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In this webinar we present you 10 of our international, bioscience-related master programmes, testimonials of students and alumni, information about Ghent University and the faculty, and some impressions of the charming city of Ghent.

Content

• Inter-university programme - Joint degree offered by the two leading universities in Flanders
• High-level research-based education to solve food security problems in developing countries
• Farm to fork multi-disciplinary approach

Food should not only be produced, it should also be delivered to the ultimate consumer in an acceptable form if it is to fulfil its nutritional destiny. To bring foods to the consumer in an acceptable form, on the one hand processing technologies are used to convert edible raw materials into foods with decreased inherent stability; on the other hand preservation technologies are required to increase the stability and shelf life of foods.
Based on these considerations two technological dimensions are the key objectives: the transformation (processing) of raw materials into products suited for human consumption and the role of postharvest and food preservation unit operations in delivering safe and nutritious foods to the end consumer.

Learning Outcomes

The Master of Science in Food Technology will prepare you to become a highly skilled professional in food technology, equipped with the necessary technical and managerial knowledge to successfully contribute to solving problems related to food security. The program particularly focuses on countries where food security is a current/future major concern and key challenge.

Structure

Semester 1 (Sept-Jan)

• preceded by introduction courses
• Food Science and Food Engineering at UGent

Semester 2 (Febr-June)

• Food Science and Food Engineering at KULeuven

Semester 3 (Sept-Jan) and Semester 4 (Febr-June)

• Major in Food Science and Technology (UGent) or
• Major in Postharvest and Food Preservation and Engineering (KULeuven)
• tailor-made sub programme including elective courses
• master dissertation at the university of the major

Courses

All course details can be found in the programme catalogue.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

International applicants must have obtained an academic Bachelor of Science degree (in developing countries typically a 4-year programme) in a discipline related to the content of the programme from a recognized University, College or Institute. Candidates are expected to have basic science training (demonstrable in the transcripts) in at least three out of four of the following fields: (i) mathematics, statistics and physics, (ii) chemistry and biochemistry, (iii) biology and microbiology and (iv) engineering, with an end result of at least second class upper or equivalent. Each application will be evaluated by the Educational Committee for admission.

Direct access is given to students who are, based on the specific entrance requirements of those programmes, directly admitted to the Master of Science in Bioscience Engineering: Food Science and Technology (Master of Science in de Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: Levensmiddelentechnologie) at KU Leuven or to the Master of Science in Bioscience Engineering: Food Science and Nutrition (Master of Science in de Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: Levensmiddelenwetenschappen en Voeding) at UGent.

Access is given to students who are, based on the specific entrance requirements of those programmes, admitted to the Master of Science in Bioscience Engineering: Food Science and Technology (Master of Science in de Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: Levensmiddelentechnologie) at KU Leuven or to the Master of Science in Bioscience Engineering: Food Science and Nutrition (Master of Science in de Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: Levensmiddelenwetenschappen en Voeding) at UGent after successful completion of a preparatory programme (15 to 60 credits) or transitional programme (45 to 90 credits).

Language requirements

The applicant must be proficient in the language of the course or training programme, i.e. English. The English language proficiency can be met by providing a certificate (validity of 5 years) of one of the following tests*: 

• TOEFL IBT (internet based) 80
• TOEFL PBT (paper based) 550
• ACADEMIC IELTS 6,5 overall score with a min. of 6 for writing
• Certificate CEF-B2 (awarded by a European university language centre)
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)

* TOEFL/IELTS predictive tests and TOEIC will not be accepted

Language of instruction is not accepted anymore, except:
a.  applicants who have a diploma (Secondary Education, Academic Bachelor Degree, Master Degree) awarded by an (recognised) institution in the Flemish Community
b.  applicants who are nationals from or have obtained a bachelor and/or master degree in a higher education institute with English as mode of instruction in USA, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland or Canada. In the latter case a certificate that the mode of instruction was English has to be submitted.

Application Procedure

For all questions in relation to the scholarship and application procedure please contact iupfood.postharvest@biw.kuleuven.be.

Practical Information

Partners

KULeuven, Belgium

Cost

• Tuition fee: to be confirmed
• Bench fee (course material, lab exercise material, study trip cost, …): € 250/academic year
• Living, insurance & accommodation expenses: min € 850/month
• Some scholarship schemes take charge of particular costs

Contact & Info

iupfood.postharvest@biw.kuleuven.be
MSc in Food Technology, www.iupfood.be

Questions?