12 monthsProgramme duration
4,500 EURTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Agriculture and Forestry
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master's Degree in Food Safety is interuniversity and is coordinated by the University of Barcelona. The Autonomous University of Barcelona and the Pompeu Fabra University also participate. In addition, the Catalan Food Safety Agency of the Public Health Agency of Catalonia and the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food of the Generalitat of Catalonia collaborate in a prominent way in its organization and delivery of the Master's Degree.
The master's degree responds to the growing interest in food safety in today's society by all the agents involved: consumers, agri-food companies and the Administration. Food safety is a legal requirement and the impact on the population of the problems of lack of safety is very important, so its mission is to provide a transversal and broad vision of the different areas of Food Safety in the agri-food environment, complemented by a vertical and more specific vision within the different sectors and levels of food production and marketing.
The master's degree responds to the growing interest in food safety in today's society by all the agents involved: consumers, agri-food companies and the Administration. Food safety is a legal requirement and the impact on the population of the problems of lack of safety is very important, so its mission is to provide a transversal and broad vision of the different areas of Food Safety in the agri-food environment, complemented by a vertical and more specific vision within the different sectors and levels of food production and marketing.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Agriculture and Forestry
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master's Degree in Food Safety is interuniversity and is coordinated by the University of Barcelona. The Autonomous University of Barcelona and the Pompeu Fabra University also participate. In addition, the Catalan Food Safety Agency of the Public Health Agency of Catalonia and the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food of the Generalitat of Catalonia collaborate in a prominent way in its organization and delivery of the Master's Degree.
The master's degree responds to the growing interest in food safety in today's society by all the agents involved: consumers, agri-food companies and the Administration. Food safety is a legal requirement and the impact on the population of the problems of lack of safety is very important, so its mission is to provide a transversal and broad vision of the different areas of Food Safety in the agri-food environment, complemented by a vertical and more specific vision within the different sectors and levels of food production and marketing.
The master's degree responds to the growing interest in food safety in today's society by all the agents involved: consumers, agri-food companies and the Administration. Food safety is a legal requirement and the impact on the population of the problems of lack of safety is very important, so its mission is to provide a transversal and broad vision of the different areas of Food Safety in the agri-food environment, complemented by a vertical and more specific vision within the different sectors and levels of food production and marketing.
Admission Requirements
The master's degree in Food Safety aims to provide the training its students will need to continue to the doctoral programme or to specialise in food safety management in private companies in the agrifood sector or in relevant areas of public administration. As such, the programme is primarily intended for recent graduates and professionals in the agrifood industry who are interested in specializing in food safety.
A range of degree courses in health sciences, experimental sciences and agrifood engineering provide the basic training required to admission to the master's degree: Food Science and Technology, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Agricultural Engineering, Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Veterinary, and other related degrees from Spanish or foreign universities.
Prospective students must have a solid grounding in chemistry and biology and a good working knowledge of English.
A range of degree courses in health sciences, experimental sciences and agrifood engineering provide the basic training required to admission to the master's degree: Food Science and Technology, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Agricultural Engineering, Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Veterinary, and other related degrees from Spanish or foreign universities.
Prospective students must have a solid grounding in chemistry and biology and a good working knowledge of English.
1 Year
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
1,162 EUR
International
4,500 EUR
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