Master’s Programme in Food Processing Technology
Changing health and nutrition recommendations and global environmental issues set demands for the food industry to develop new, healthier foods sustainably. Food is something we all need every day. Changing health and nutrition recommendations and global environmental issues set demands for the food industry to develop new, healthier foods sustainably. That requires the overall renewal of food processing.
The Master’s Programme in Food Processing Technology focuses on processing technologies and unit processes used in food manufacturing. In this programme, you will acquire knowledge and skills essential in the renewal of the food processing industry and in the development of novel food processes.
The programme covers mechanical and thermal processes used in food processing, but also fermentation, novel extraction methods, the rheology of liquids, suspensions, and particulate materials in food processes.
Who is this programme for?
This programme is for you if you want to study both conventional and novel processing technologies and sustainable unit processes in food manufacturing. You are passionate about food technology, sciences, and engineering.
In addition, you have
- a bachelor’s degree in technology, chemistry, food chemistry, chemical engineering, or food technology;
- a desire to develop your teamwork and networking skills in an international environment.
Admissions guide 2025
What will you learn in the programme?
In this master's programme, you will obtain sufficient scientific and technological knowledge for a career as a chemical engineer in the food processing industry or equipment manufacture. The programme also provides a good background for research at research institutes or universities.
During your studies, you will learn to create new sustainable solutions as a response to major global challenges. You will learn to create, design, and develop new technology and to work in an international team.
Teaching in this master's programme has been planned in cooperation with industry representatives, who are committed to providing real-life topics for projects and theses and offer internship positions for students.
During your studies, you will acquire:
- knowledge of modern and future food processing technologies
- skills in developing sustainable solutions and technologies for future sustainable food processes
- a professional network through practical assignments and teamwork on projects with industrial companies
Degree structure and studies
The Master's Programme in Food Processing Technology is a two-year programme. The programme leads to the degree of Master of Science in Technology, M.Sc. (Tech.), which is 120 ECTS credits. The programme includes core, advanced specialisation, and elective studies as well as a master's thesis. Read more in this academic year’s curriculum.
What does blended learning mean in this programme?
The delivery of courses is blended, which means that the programme is a combination of on-campus and online studies. Many of the obligatory specialisation studies require participation in contact teaching in Kouvola in the form of lectures, exercises, or laboratory assignments. Contact teaching is aimed to be organised in intensive periods of a few days. Some of the courses can be completed as distance learning. Students admitted to the programme should prepare to attend classes on Kouvola Unit when needed on contact teaching days.
Career prospects
You will acquire practical skills and the latest information about the technologies and chemical process engineering approach to food processes.
You may find employment as a specialist, process engineer, laboratory manager or development engineer in the food industry or manufacturing and technology companies focusing on food processes.
You can also find jobs in research institutes, where you can develop novel and sustainable processes and technology for future food processes.
Moreover, you will obtain a firm basis to continue your studies in doctoral programmes at the university.
