Program Overview

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Online Master's Food Technology

The Online Master's Food Technology is an innovative and highly regarded program that delves into ingredient functionality, sustainable food process engineering, and product design. Recognised as one of the best in Europe and worldwide, this program provides comprehensive training in food research, product design, and production process enhancement.

Programme Overview

• Study part-time and entirely online, with two lab practicals on campus in Wageningen in February.
• Part of the Master’s Food Technology, one of Europe's best and most innovative programmes worldwide.
• Input from different disciplines: food chemistry, food physics, food microbiology, food process engineering, and food quality & design.

Programme Structure

The master's specialisation in food tech is designed as a part-time study, giving students the flexibility to combine study and their professional career. In the first two years, students will follow a series of courses with a study load of ±20 hours per week. The programme includes two short stays of 2 weeks in Wageningen to participate in the necessary lab practicals. The coursework is followed by a tailor-made internship and master's thesis. The programme will take 3-4 years to complete, depending on the effort and time invested. After successful completion, students will obtain a fully recognised Master of Science degree from Wageningen University.

Student Experiences

Students have shared their experiences with the program, highlighting the flexibility and quality of the online master's. For example, Myrte, a Food Technologist, combines her job with an online study at Wageningen University & Research. She appreciates the part-time programme, which gives her the flexibility to combine a master’s in Food Technology with her professional career. Simon, another student, started the online master’s programme Food Technology and has had very good experiences, even better than he expected for an online master’s.

Future Career

Graduates of the Food Technology programme generally find a job in either one of the food industries, the government, universities, or institutes. Around 10% of the graduates will pursue a PhD degree. Alumni have shared their stories about their jobs, providing insight into the diverse opportunities available in the field.

Practical Information

Application and Admission

To apply for this master's, students need to meet specific admission criteria, such as a proficiency in the English language and a relevant BSc programme.

Tuition Fees

The programme’s tuition fees depend on the student's nationality. EU students pay the statutory tuition fees, while non-EU students get a 50% reduction of the regular on-campus tuition fees for Non-EU/EFTA students outside Europe.

Meet the Instructors

The program is coordinated by experienced instructors, including dr.ir. M (Marcel) Minor, dr.ir. LMC (Leonard) Sagis, and dr.ir. MA (Mirjam) Kabel, among others.

Related Education

Related programs include the Online Master's Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health, Online Master's Plant Breeding, Master's Food Technology, Master's Food Quality Management, and Master's Food Safety.