Master of Food Processing Engineering

The Master of Food Processing Engineering is offered by the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela. This master's degree takes 1 academic year to complete. Instruction is in Spanish.

The program focuses on providing specialized training in food processing engineering. It covers aspects from raw material transformation to final consumer products. Students learn about new processing technologies and product development. Sustainability, resource management, quality control, and marketing strategies are also key areas. The master's degree has a dual professional and academic-research orientation.

Admission requires a bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or science fields. Specific titles include Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, Biology, and Pharmacy. Students from non-Spanish speaking countries must prove Spanish language proficiency at a B1 level. If applications exceed available seats, admission is based on academic record.

The program requires 90 ECTS credits. This includes 30 compulsory credits, 30 elective credits, 18 credits for external internships, and 12 credits for the master's dissertation. The RUCT code is 4316983, with 25 seats available.

The Universidade de Santiago de Compostela is located in Spain. It is a public university. The university offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees. It also provides its own studies and courses. The institution has a virtual campus and a virtual secretariat for students.

The university supports 299 research groups. It has a network of research infrastructure. Qualified staff also support these research efforts. The university aims to be inclusive and accessible. It offers support for students with disabilities and special educational needs. This helps remove barriers to student participation.

The university provides various services to its community. These include libraries, residences, and cultural activities. It also has services for employment and career orientation. The university has a strong focus on research and development.