The MS in food science is suited for students with an undergraduate background in food science, as well as students with degrees in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, medicine, or engineering and technical subjects.

Students are offered a diverse range of courses and opportunities to work on exciting research projects with instructors and other experts in Iceland and abroad.

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Is the program for you??

• Do you want to take on a leadership role in the food and biotechnology industry?

• Would you like to learn about the engineering behind food production?

• Are you interested in research and innovation?

• Are you interested in doing a graduate degree?

• Do you want good career opportunities after graduation?

What is the study about?

The MS in food science is a practical Master's programme offered by the UI Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition in partnership with Matís. Matís is a public organisation responsible for researching and developing food products; several instructors at the Faculty are also employed at Matís.

The programme is suited for students from diverse undergraduate backgrounds, including subjects like biology, chemistry, biochemistry, medicine, or engineering and technical subjects.

Students are given opportunities to make industry connections through practical projects, workplace visits, and guest lectures from industry professionals.

Teaching staff at the Faculty are actively engaged in collaboration with prestigious universities in Europe and the US, as well as businesses in the food industry and other Icelandic institutions such as the National University Hospital and the Institute for Experimental Pathology at Keldur.

Programme structure

The programme is 120 ECTS and is organised as two years of full-time study.

The programme is made up of:

• Courses, 30-60 ECTS

• Master's thesis, 60-90 ECTS

Students may choose between the following specialisations:

• Food Science

• Global food security and nutrition

• Innovation and food quality

• Sustainable healthy diet

• Innovation and technological development in the fishing industry

Students can also choose AQFood as their specialisation, which is a collaborative project between Nordic universities, made up of 90 ECTS of courses and a 30 ECTS research project.

Organisation of teaching

This programme is taught in English and most textbooks are in English.

Courses are taught in blocks during the autumn and spring semesters, with research projects completed between blocks.

Research projects are completed under supervision and in collaboration with instructors and other partners, domestic and international.

Main objectives

The programme aims to provide students with the theoretical and practical knowledge required to take on leadership roles in the food and biotechnology industry, in administration, innovation and research.

Other

Completing the programme allows a student to apply for doctoral studies.

• See the PhD in food science

• See all doctoral programmes at UI