Program Overview

Application and Admission Online Master's Food Technology

The Online Master's Food Technology program at Wageningen University & Research is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in food technology.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the MSc programme Food Technology, students must meet the following admission requirements:

• Relevant BSc degree: Students holding a BSc degree or equivalent in one of the following fields are eligible for the MSc programme Food Technology:
  • Food Technology or related
  • Food Science or related
  • General agriculture/Agronomy with specialisation Food Technology
  • Dairy Technology
  • Post -Harvest Technology (when focused on food science)
  • Nutrition*
  • Chemical Engineering*
  • Laboratory Sciences*
  • Biotechnology* *Only admissible when enough food technology courses in the BSc programme
• Students with other BSc degrees can be admitted based on the actual programme in their BSc and/or relevant work experience. An admission committee will judge every application on an individual basis.
• Grade point average (GPA) of 70%: A Grade Point Average (GPA) for this BSc of at least 70% of the maximum grade.
  • For some countries/systems there are exceptions to this rule:
    • Ethiopia/Eritrea: a GPA of 85 % is required, below 85% you are not eligible
    • Turkey: 65% or higher is eligible
• Proficiency in English: More information about English proficiency is available for Dutch nationals, EU nationals, and nationals outside EU/EFTA.

Specific Online Master's Requirements

Besides the above criteria, enrolling in an online master's programme at Wageningen University & Research also requires:

• Good computer skills
• Access to broadband internet
• Commitment to engage in a virtual learning community

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