The Master in Technology and Food Science was created jointly by the University of Minho (UMinho), through the Department of Biological Engineering School of Engineering (DEB-EEUM) and the University of Porto (UP), through the Faculty of Sciences (FC-UP). This Master offers training oriented to the solution of problems from related to the agri-food process industries, as well as from the sector for this industry. It considers as main objectives:

• Complementing the expertise of graduates in science, biological engineering sciences, food engineering sciences, chemistry or related courses, providing specialized and advanced training in several areas related to the agri-food industries: dairy, wine, beer, meat products, cereals and derivatives, fruit and vegetables, among others;
• Providing technology transfer in issues related to the processing and the quality of food, the development of new products, taking into account nutritional and sensory aspects, as well as certification of food safety management systems;
• Enhancing R&D in the agri-food industry, promoting product quality, improving food security and quality.

For more information see http://www.ceb.uminho.pt/Academics/MTCA

Major Professional Objective:

• Provide technology transfer in issues related to the processing and food quality, new product development, taking into account the nutritional and sensory aspects and certification of food safety;
• Enhancing R&D in the agri-food industry sector, promoting the quality of products and improving food safety;
• Develop skills and expertise that lead to an independent learning throughout life.

Agri-food processing industries;

Service and consultancy companies related to the food sector;

R&D in the agri-food sector