Bachelor of Food Engineering
60 monthsProgramme duration
Feb, AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - Manufacturing and Production
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Food Engineering course was regulated by Law n. 5,194 of December 24, 1966, and Resolution n. 218 of 29/06/1973 of CONFEA, being a profession that integrates the great area of Engineering.
The Food Engineer has the ability to develop new foods, packaging, processes and equipment, design and execute projects, promote technical sales, manage people and processes, ensure food quality and safety. Propose changes in processes, methods, equipment and devices, corrections in manufacturing times and product components, developing new manufacturing processes to improve product quality, reduce losses and increase productivity. In addition, the Food Engineer plays an important role with regard to the environment, as he has the competence to treat the waste generated by the food industries, optimize water and energy consumption in processing, use recyclable, biodegradable or even edible packaging.
In this context, the food industry is its main place of activity, but in addition to it, as the Food Engineer is essentially a Process Engineer, he can work in other transformation industries. Feed, equipment, packaging, additives, biotechnology and alcohol plants, as well as food analysis laboratories, large supermarket and restaurant chains, research centers, distribution and environmental management companies are also potential employers.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - Manufacturing and Production
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Food Engineering course was regulated by Law n. 5,194 of December 24, 1966, and Resolution n. 218 of 29/06/1973 of CONFEA, being a profession that integrates the great area of Engineering.
The Food Engineer has the ability to develop new foods, packaging, processes and equipment, design and execute projects, promote technical sales, manage people and processes, ensure food quality and safety. Propose changes in processes, methods, equipment and devices, corrections in manufacturing times and product components, developing new manufacturing processes to improve product quality, reduce losses and increase productivity. In addition, the Food Engineer plays an important role with regard to the environment, as he has the competence to treat the waste generated by the food industries, optimize water and energy consumption in processing, use recyclable, biodegradable or even edible packaging.
In this context, the food industry is its main place of activity, but in addition to it, as the Food Engineer is essentially a Process Engineer, he can work in other transformation industries. Feed, equipment, packaging, additives, biotechnology and alcohol plants, as well as food analysis laboratories, large supermarket and restaurant chains, research centers, distribution and environmental management companies are also potential employers.
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