Food Technology MSc

Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading centres in Food Science and Technology in Europe and the world. The history of the Food Technology programme at the university goes back more than 50 years; it is considered to be one of the best and most innovative programmes in its field in Europe.

Programme Food Technology

The MSc Food Technology is a fulltime two year programme, fully taught in English. The first year consists entirely of courses. The second year consists of an individual research thesis and internship.

Academic year

Wageningen University has an academic year which is divided into 6 periods, in one academic year you are assumed to take 60 credits (ECTS).

In period 1,2 and 5 two subjects are taught, generally one in the morning and one in the afternoon. These periods consist of 6 weeks of teaching, followed by one week of self study and one week of exams. The third and fourth period are shorter, 3 weeks, and in these weeks one course is taught blockwise and fulltime. After each period you will have the exam of that course. The sixth period consists of 8 weeks, all students follow the integrated course Product and Process Design.

Programme outline

Within the master's programme Food Technology you can choose between nine specialisations. In the first year, you will take courses. The second year consists of a thesis and an internship.

On the Programme of Food Technology page you can find the general outline of the programme and more detailed information about courses, theses and internships.

You can also read more about the Background of the programme and Compare Food Technology to other master's programmes.

Specialisations

Within the master's programme you can choose one of the following Specialisations to meet your personal interests.

• Food Biotechnology and Biorefining
• Food Innovation and Management
• Product Design
• Ingredient Functionality
• Dairy Science and Technology
• European Master's in Food Studies
• Sensory Science
• Sustainable Food Process Engineering
• Gastronomy
• Food Digestion and Health
• Food Technology (online master's specialisation)

Student experiences

The best way to get to know a place is by getting to know the people. Students share their experiences with you about the master's programme and student life in Wageningen on the page Student experiences.

Future career

Graduates of the Food Technology programme generally find a job in either one of the food industries, the government, universities or institutes. Around 10% of the graduates will pursue a PhD degree. Below you can find several stories of graduates Food Technology about their job. 

Read more about Career perspectives and opportunities after finishing the programme.

Visit the Food Technology MSc page on the Wageningen University & Research website for more details!