Master's Programme in Food Sciences, Master of Science (Food Sciences), 2 years

Master's Programme in Food Sciences, Master of Science (Food Sciences), 2 years is a Masters program taught at University of Helsinki, Finland. Intake: Autumn. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Master’s Programme in Food Sciences at the University of Helsinki covers the full food production chain, from raw materials and processing technologies to consumer safety and sustainability. Students study food composition, quality and legislation, and build laboratory and research skills in food chemistry, technology, packaging, safety and sensory food science.

The degree is 120 ECTS credits over two years. Students make a personal study plan with 80 ECTS of core studies, 20 ECTS of specialisation studies and 20 ECTS of elective studies. The programme also includes a 30 ECTS master’s thesis, and students may include career planning, an internship and study abroad. Teaching is in English and the mode is contact teaching.

The University of Helsinki says the programme is for students interested in food science, food innovation or sustainable food systems. The degree qualifies graduates for doctoral studies in food sciences or a related field.

Modules

• Working in a Research Group
• Food chemistry
• Food technology
• Food packaging
• Food safety
• Sensory food science
• Dairy science and technology
• Grain science and technology
• Meat science and technology

The minimum requirements for admission in Master's Programme in Food Sciences, Master of Science (Food Sciences), 2 years at University of Helsinki for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Helsinki.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Helsinki as pre-requiste for admission in Master's Programme in Food Sciences, Master of Science (Food Sciences), 2 years.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

You can apply if you hold a bachelor’s degree, or will complete one by the end of the application period, from a Finnish university or university of applied sciences in food sciences or a related natural science field, including chemistry and physics.

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in food sciences or natural sciences from a foreign university are also eligible.

Current University of Helsinki students may continue directly with a bachelor’s degree in Food Sciences, and students with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Molecular Biosciences from the University of Helsinki may also continue under certain conditions.

Please check detail of study units at https://opintopolku.fi/konfo/en/koulutus/1.2.246.562.13.00000000000000000385

• Product developer in the food industry
• Product quality manager
• Inspector in a food, agricultural or environmental control laboratory
• Researcher at a university or research institute
• Expert in a government ministry or regulatory body
• Self-employed entrepreneur
• Product innovator
• Teacher

6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Finland. See Finland scholarships.