study programme

Chemistry and Technology of Foodstuff

Original title in Czech: Chemie a technologie potravinFaculty: FCHAbbreviation: NPCP_CHTPAcad. year: 2013/2014

Type of study programme: Master's

Study programme code: N2901

Degree awarded: Ing.

Accreditation: 20.7.2001 - 31.7.2020

Specific admission requirements

Essential condition for acceptance is successful completion of a bachelor study program in the fields of chemistry or chemical technology. Applicants will sit for a written entrance test in chemistry. They are given points for correct answers; a notional pass mark is applied to this examination. The applicants will be enrolled on condition of either successful passing the entrance examination or fulfilment of requirements for granting dispensation.

Key learning outcomes

Students will have theoretical overview as well as practical skills in the field of natural sciences that are the base for the study of principal subjects in the field of chemistry and technology of foodstuffs. Graduates in the branch “Food Science” will be prepared to ensure the production of high quality and safe foodstuffs in food-processing industry. Their knowledge of chemical composition of food sources and of modern analytical methods will enable them to work in state administration control bodies.
The study branch “Biotechnology” offers more knowledge and skills in scientific disciplines that are based on instruction of modern biotechnological subjects.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

The alumni are supposed to work in developed agricultural and food producing industries, especially in Moravia and Silesia; they will also land positions of specialists in biotechnological production in chemical and pharmaceutical industries and also in novel branches of environmental protection industry. Wide range of subjects included in the study program provides alumni with extensive knowledge enabling them to be employed at various positions in state control institutions, in development of new advanced technologies, in research and in business enterprises.

Access to further studies

The graduates may continue in a doctoral study programme.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

Graduation requirements

diploma thesis, final state examination

Mode of study

full-time study

Programme supervisor

ECTS departmental co-ordinator

Branch

Abbreviation Title (specialisation) Mandatory credits
NPCO_CHTPFood Science and Biotechnology109