Higher Education in Flanders

Target audience

This MSc Degree programme is planned for graduates intending to follow or develop their careers in food science, technology, nutrition as related to food production, health and allied areas.

Aim of the programme

The aim of the European MSc Degree is to foster and develop knowledge and awareness of scientific trends and health issues in food science, technology and nutrition in a global context. In addition the course seeks to enhance the professional skills of the student in areas such as safety, management and ethics.

Programme's objectives

The objectives of the course are to:

• provide the learning environment necessary for the development of the students.
• promote an understanding of Food Science,Technology and Nutrition.
• focus on student centered learning.
• provide modules in core areas and a range of modules in selected optional areas, where partners have centres of excellence and in which students wish to develop specific expertise.
• promote a critical evaluation of scientific and technological developments and how these impact on the modules selected.
• provide lectures, practicals, tutorials, seminars, workshops and site visits where the student will be guided through a process of personal scientific discovery and development.
• promote a European dimension by facilitating the student to undertake two modules or the project in different European partner institutions.

After successful completion of our programme, students will be able to:

• critically evaluate recent developments in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition.
• critically appreciate evolving issues and future global directions.
• inquisitively approach the selected Modules.
• undertake in a self-directed manner Research and Development.
• effectively communicate and defend their work in written, oral and poster format.
• monitor current and future developments in Food Safety, Ecological Aspects, Nutrition, Total Quality Management, Food Biotechnology and Global Food Issues.
• evaluate and select optimal methodology.

The learning outcomes envisaged for each module specifically have been included in the course module description, which is available through info@sefotechnut.org