The two-year master degree program, Erasmus Mundus Food of Life is part of the Erasmus Mundus programme started by the European Commission to promote European higher education in other countries. This course involves study of science of the animal-derived foods and was designed with the involvement of four European universities: University of Copenhagen, UC; Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU; Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, UAB; and University of Helsinki, UH.
The European Commission is currently inviting applications from students for award of scholarships for the course. Every year 17-20 scholarships are available for Non-EU students (24,000 EUR/year) and EU students (10,000 EUR/year).
Topics Covered
Through the EM Food of Life Masters Course, you will acquire basic theoretical knowledge, practical technologies, and research and development methodologies preparing you for a career in the food production industries. You will work with topics such as:
– How to meet increased global requirements for meat and milk products
– How to deal with increased emphasis on product quality, proven health benefits for the consumer
– How to improve animal health and welfare reduced environment impact
Two Universities – Double Degree
As an EM Food of Life student, you must study in two of the consortium partner countries. If you hold an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, these two countries must be different from the country in which you obtained your last university degree.
You will also have the opportunity for a shorter study period in Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand or Italy.
The course is taught in English and leads to the award of a Double Degree (120 ECTS) in animal science and/or food science disciplines, depending on the choice of institutions.
Admission Criteria
– A good first university degree within relevant discipline (animal science, food science or technology, other biological science) (weight 60%)
– High proficiency in English: IELTS score: 6.0 TOEFL score: 560/IBT 83 (weight 10%)
– Strong personal statement of motivation (weight 10%)
– Good recommendations from two references, of which at least one is academic (weight 10%)
– Relevant work experience (weight 10%)
Last date for submitting the applications is December 1, 2011.
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