Bachelor in Food Technology

The objective of this first-cycle degree course in Food Technology is to impart knowledge and education to students who will be qualified food technologists, well trained in basic and multidisciplinary skills, with the capacity for immediate application of knowledge as well as for devising and implementing solutions in the area of Food Technology. The graduates will face challenges and manage their professional development towards a continuous improvement adapting to technological, economic and social changes being at the same time able to reconcile and balance issues of business competitiveness and social and environmental sustainability. Graduates will be prepared to intervene at the level of industrial processing and control of food, quality management and food safety, new product development and industrial management and planning. They will be able to carry out technical and commercial functions and perform duties in the area of supervision and consultancy of food safety and quality.
Organization in 3 years, 6 semesters, corresponding to 180 ECTS, including Internship with elaboration and public defense of the respective report.

Complete secondary education
12th year examinations: “Biology and Geology” or “Mathematics” or “Physics and Chemistry” .
Holders of Technological Specialization Diplomas
Applicants older than 23 years-old after passing specific examinations

Processing and industrial control of food products; management of food safety, quality and safety at work; Development of new products; industrial planning and management; quality management of food products, processes and services; management and assurance of food safety; logistics, organization, planning and production management processing and food support services; technical / commercial functions of the specialty; food safety and quality control; collaboration in research, development and technology transfer teams.

Portuguese

Apply knowledge of mathematics, basic sciences and food technology. Devise and execute experiments, and conduct analysis and interpretation of data and information related to food technology.
Design a project for a system, component, or food process in order to achieve stipulated objectives. Cooperate in multi-disciplinary teams. Identify, formulate and solve problems in their area of training.
Communicate in an organized, proficient and efficient manner on Food Technology topics.
Understand the impact that technological solutions can have on social, environmental and economic-financial issues.
Master general skills in management, administration, marketing and communications in the area of Food Technology.
Apply techniques, skills and modern, updated resources, necessary to the practice of Food Technology

Specialization course or master’s degree
Continuity Masters: Food engineering; Right to food and rural development