Program Overview
Programme Overview
Programme Structure
The programme consists of an introduction lecture on animal-based food raw material safety and quality parameters, in relation with the animal rearing technologies (2 hours). This is followed by lectures on the main meat and milk safety and quality parameters (2 hours). The training includes laboratory practice (3*4 hours, in total 12 hours) that covers various topics such as:
- pH with a pH meter (model Inolab 3, Hanna Instruments, Italy)
- Colour assessment with a Minolta Chroma Meter colorimeter (CR-200, Minolta Camera, Osaka, Japan)
- The water holding capacity (WHC)
- Drip loss
- Cooking loss (CKL)
- Shear force (SF) in a TA-XT Plus texturometer coupled to a Warner-Bratzler device
- Dry matter (DM) content
- Ash content
- Intramuscular fat content by using a Soxhlet SE 416 Columbus macro automatic system for fat extraction (Gerhardt, Germany)
- The protein content by the Kjeldahl method
- The biogenic amines content by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) (by using Agilent 1200 HPLC, Carlsbad, CA, USA) equipped with diode-array detector and Chemstation LC software was employed
- Fatty acid content according to current standards – ISO 5555:2001 Animal and vegetable fats and oils
Programme Details
Study Location
Lithuania, Kaunas
Type
Short duration course, full-time
Nominal Duration
16 hours
Study Language
English
Awards
No degree
Tuition Fee
€1,800 per programme
Entry Qualification
- Undergraduate diploma (or higher)
- Bachelor or Master of Veterinary Science, Food science, Animal science, Animal and Human interaction
- The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English
- Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original
- You must take the original entry qualification documents as well as verified copies along with you when you finally go to the university
Language Requirements
- English
Other Requirements
- At least 2 reference(s) should be provided
Application Deadline
30 Aug 2025, 23:59:59 Eastern European Time
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Overview:
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) is a public university specializing in health sciences. It offers a wide range of academic programs in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, public health, nursing, and veterinary medicine. LSMU is known for its strong research focus and commitment to providing high-quality education.
Academic Programs:
LSMU offers a variety of academic programs, including:
Medicine:
LSMU's Medical Academy is a leading institution for medical education in Lithuania.Pharmacy:
The university has a strong pharmacy program, preparing students for careers in research, industry, and clinical practice.Dentistry:
LSMU's dentistry program provides comprehensive training in all aspects of dental care.Public Health:
The university offers programs in public health, focusing on promoting health and preventing disease.Nursing:
LSMU's nursing program prepares students for a variety of nursing roles in hospitals, clinics, and community settings.Veterinary Medicine:
The university's veterinary medicine program provides students with the knowledge and skills to care for animals.Other:
LSMU has a strong international presence, with students and faculty from around the world. The university is also actively involved in research and innovation, with a focus on developing new treatments and technologies for improving health.
