Program Overview

Master of Science (MSc) in Food Technology

The MSc Eng programme in Food Technology provides students with an understanding of modern food production and profound knowledge of technologies associated with the production of healthy and safe food.

Study Programme

Food technology is an innovative, exciting, and highly interdisciplinary field of study; meeting the challenges related to global market requirements, changing consumer demands, sustainability, social responsibility, and competitiveness requires knowledge in a wide range of areas.

The MSc Eng programme in Food Technology is thus an interdisciplinary programme involving different departments and disciplines, including microbiology, biochemistry, physics, chemical engineering, and engineering.

The MSc Eng programme aims to provide students with profound analytical, design, and development skills in terms of technologies and processes related to modern production of healthy and safe food.

The programme covers a wide range of courses in technical fields of activity, food science, management, and communication. In addition, the food industry and other external stakeholders also play an active role in the programme, allowing students to work with highly relevant, real-life issues and projects.

Students will have the opportunity to work in close collaboration with both Danish and international companies - either as part of the courses, as an individual project or while writing their thesis.

The MSc is a two-year graduate programme with a workload of 120 ECTS credit points.

Industry Master of Science

This programme is also available as an industry master's programme, combining part-time study with a part-time job - an opportunity to apply academic knowledge in real-world settings and build a strong foundation for a future career.

Specializations

The MSc Eng programme in Food Technology makes it possible to obtain general competences within food technology and more specific competences within a certain area by focusing on:

• Food Innovation
• Food Safety The MSc Eng programme also makes it possible to obtain more specific competences within other areas.

International Specialization

This study programme gives students the opportunity to enroll in a joint international master's programme and gain a unique specialization, such as:

• Life Science Engineering and Informatics (SDC)

Career

The Food Technology programme qualifies students for employment in food companies and related industries involved in food production, quality, and safety as well as equipment manufacturing in Denmark and internationally. Students may also have the opportunity to engage in public or private research, development, and consultancy in the field of food.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the programme can pursue various career paths, including:

• Food production and quality control
• Food safety and regulation
• Research and development in the food industry
• Consultancy and advisory services in food technology

Admission

Admission to the programme is possible with a bachelor's degree from Denmark or outside of Denmark.

Prerequisites

Students must meet the prerequisites for the programme, which include a relevant bachelor's degree and proficiency in English.

Student Life

As a student at the Technical University of Denmark, students will be part of an international, innovative, and open-minded learning environment. The university offers various resources and services to support students' academic and personal development, including study guidance, international student services, and career counseling.