Program Overview

Introduction to the Livsmedelstillsyn Master's Program

The Livsmedelstillsyn Master's program at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is designed for students who want to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of food control, food safety, and hygiene. The program aims to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in the field of food control, ensuring that food is safe for consumption.

Program Information

Name: Livsmedelstillsyn - Master's Program

Language: Swedish

Duration: 1 year, 60 credits

Study Start: Autumn 2025

Study Location: Uppsala

Study Pace: Full-time

Study Form: Distance learning

Application Code for Swedish Students: 81111

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Livsmedelstillsyn Master's program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Basic eligibility: a degree from a first-cycle program of at least 180 credits or a corresponding foreign degree
• Special eligibility: a specialization of 90 credits in one of the following subjects/fields:
  • Biology
  • Animal Science
  • Food Science
  • Nutrition
  • Public Health Science
  • Medicine
  • Environmental Science
  • Chemistry
  • Food and Meal Science
  • Nutrition Science
• The special eligibility requirement is also met by those who have a professional degree as a veterinarian, biomedical analyst, or dietitian.
• Additionally, students must have knowledge equivalent to the requirement for Swedish for basic eligibility at the first-cycle level and English 6.

Program Content

The program starts with a course in food technology, which provides a foundation for further studies. The subsequent courses cover both natural and social science aspects of food control. The natural science courses include food hygiene, food microbiology, food technology, food safety, and quality management systems. The social science courses include communication, control methods, public administration, and decision-making.

Courses in the Program

• Food Technology with Introduction to Food Control, 15 credits
• Food Hygiene, 15 credits
• Communication and Public Administration, 15 credits
• Independent Project in Food Science, 15 credits

Career Opportunities

After completing the program, students can work in food control as food inspectors. They can also continue their studies towards a licentiate or doctoral degree.

Examination

The program leads to a Master's degree with a major in Food Science. The degree requires 60 credits, with at least 45 credits at the advanced level, including:

• At least 15 credits of courses with in-depth studies in the main field of Food Science
• At least 15 credits of independent project (degree project) in the main field of Food Science

Student Life

Student life at SLU is vibrant, with various activities and student organizations. Students can follow SLU students on Instagram to get an insight into their lives as students in Sweden and at SLU.

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