Food Development

The Master's Degree Programme in Food Development provides you with competence for meeting the challenges in the research and development in the food industry and academia as well as qualification for working as experts in e.g. food authorities.The programme is designed to provide you with an understanding of the connections between the different aspects and functions of food. The application of food metabolomics and modern biotechnological methods in food research and food development is an important part of the curriculum. The curriculum also covers various aspects of food safety and European food laws and legislation. The studies deepen your knowledge of the connection between the composition and the quality and functions of food. In particular, you will get knowledge on how various factors affect the composition, sensory properties and health effects of food at the molecular level. Studies consist of lectures, seminars, group work, laboratory work, self-study, examinations and written work. Tuition fees and scholarshipsTuition fees are charged from citizens of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. Tuition fees are not charged from citizens of EU/EEA/Switzerland nor from holders of certain residence permit types. The tuition fee for the Master's Degree Programme in Food Development is 12,000 euros per academic year.There are no scholarships covering the tuition fee for the first year. However, you can get a 50 % scholarship based on your studies completed at the University of Turku for the next study year, if you meet the given requirements. For master's degree students there is also an Early Bird discount for the tuition fee available. More information about the tuition fees and scholarships