MSc Food Technology at Technical University of Munich

The Master's program Food Technology and Biotechnology trains engineers for industrial food production who have sound knowledge of the natural, economic and engineering sciences as well as specialized product knowledge. Engineering, process engineering, product-specific and technological production processes are deepened in this course. Taught at Weihenstephan (Freising).

Faculty: TUM School of Life Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester (October)  |  Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The Master's program Food Technology and Biotechnology is based on the Bachelor's program in Food Technology. This course also combines engineering and natural sciences to enable graduates to plan a modern production of innovative foods. Compulsory modules in the field of engineering sciences include rheology, hygienic processing, scientific and technical computing and packaging technology.

Career pathways

Graduates of the Master's program Food Technology and Biotechnology are employed primarily in the food industry. However, it is not uncommon to be employed in the beverage or chemical industry or the associated plant engineering and construction.

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