Overview
Students in the FoodTech program at ITMO University will learn:
physiological, biochemical, and social aspects of nutrition and their impact on human health, the latest achievements in food technologies to create products that contribute to the restoration of the body's vital functions and active aging; the relationship between political, economic, social, and cultural factors, environment and food quality, food availability and human health;
principles of integrative selection of means for modeling the composition of products with specified properties, methods of differentiation, quantitative and qualitative determination of the main nutrients and biologically active substances, as well as the conditions for the sales of the enriched product and existing restrictions;
strategies for creating products for personalized nutrition based on the results of the blood biochemistry analysis, intestinal microbiota, and genetic tests, as well as the family history and the lifestyle of a particular person.
unique nutritional characteristics and needs of various target groups, in particular, people with various types of metabolic disorders, impaired swallowing and loss of appetite (enteral nutrition), herodietic nutrition, etc.
Career Options
Multi-skilled nutritionists;
Fitness trainers with a background in sports nutrition;
Nutrition experts at various health facilities;
Foodservice workers;
Experts in health and wellness;
Sports tourism specialists;
Olympics and professional sports managers, etc.
Programme Structure
Courses include
Applied Artificial Intelligence
R&D Project Management
Food Chemistry
Food Microbiology
Dietary and Functional Supplements
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Chemistry Biology Food Sciences View 9 other Masters in Chemistry in RussiaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree in the field of Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Science & Technology (or related fields) with excellent/good grades; CV & motivation letter; upper-intermediate level of English.
Tuition Fee
- Tuition Fee: TBA
Living costs for Saint Petersburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.