Food Science and Technology · University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU)

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University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU)Vitoria-Gasteiz
Álava Campus
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General information about the degree

📚 Overview

The Bachelor's Degree in Food Science and Technology at the UPV/EHU provides comprehensive training in the scientific and technological principles involved in food production, processing, preservation, quality control and distribution. The curriculum covers areas such as chemistry, biology, microbiology, nutrition, food engineering and sensory analysis, enabling students to understand the processes that ensure the safety, quality and nutritional value of food products.

✨ Specific Information

The degree includes both theoretical and practical training in specialist laboratories, where students develop skills in analytical and quality-control techniques. It also typically offers the opportunity to undertake external placements in companies within the food sector and research centres, as well as to participate in international mobility programmes such as Erasmus.

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This degree is aimed at students interested in experimental sciences, particularly biology, chemistry and technology, who wish to apply this knowledge in the food sector. Analytical skills, powers of observation, an interest in innovation and food safety, and a proactive approach to teamwork and research are valued.

🚀 Further Study and Career Opportunities

After completing the degree, graduates can continue their academic education through official master's degrees in related areas such as food safety, nutrition or biotechnology, or enter the job market in the food sector in fields such as industry, research, quality control or food safety management.

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Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences

Food Science and Technology

Food Science and Technology studies everything that happens to food from the moment it is produced until it reaches your plate. You will learn to produce, preserve and monitor food to ensure it is safe, nutritious and high quality, combining chemistry, biology and technology. Chemical composition and nutritional value of food Microbiology and food safety Production, preservation and packaging processes Quality control and sensory analysis Innovation and new product development Food legislation and traceability After graduating, you can work in the food industry, quality control, R&D, institutional catering or food safety.

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Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences

Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences bring together the disciplines that study food production, animal health and care for the natural environment. If you are interested in the countryside, animals, sustainability or how we feed the world, this is the field for you. Caring for animal health and welfare in clinical practice, production or research Designing more productive and sustainable crop and livestock systems Ensuring food quality and safety from field to table Managing forests, landscapes and natural resources responsibly Applying science and technology to address challenges such as climate change Studying in this field prepares you to work in veterinary medicine, agri-food engineering, oenology, forest management or the environment: key sectors for the future of the planet and its people.

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