Get a Master's degree in Food Technology

Master of Science (MSc) in Food Technology

The world needs engineers who can help produce healthy, safe and sustainable food for a growing population. As an MSc student in Food Technology, you’ll build the technical and scientific skills to take on that challenge.

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Study Programme

The programme covers topics such as food safety, process engineering, product development, and innovation.

You’ll apply your knowledge from mathematics, physics, chemistry and microbiology to improve food systems. You’ll collaborate with companies on real-life cases and gain hands-on experience.

You can choose a specialization or design your own education.

The programme is taught by dedicated faculty who are active researchers and recognised experts in the relevant fields.

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“The best thing about the programme is the combination of technology, innovation and the opportunities to work with sustainable development. And it’s a great programme where you can turn deep, nerdy knowledge into real-world products that you can even taste yourself.”
Katrine Hald MSc student in Food Technology

Specializations

The MSc Eng programme in Food Technology makes it possible to obtain general competences within food technology and more specific competences within a certain area by focusing on:

but the MSc Eng programme also makes it possible to obtain more specific competences within other areas.

International specialization

This study programme gives you the opportunity to enroll in a joint international master's programmes and gain a unique specialization.

Combine work with study!

You have the the opportunity to join an Industry Master of Science in all DTU's master's programmes.

Combining work and study, an industry master's programme is the ideal way to apply your academic knowledge in real-world settings and build a strong foundation for your future career.
Learn more about the Industry MSc

Future opportunities

After graduation, you’ll be equipped to work with innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Typical fields of work

You can land a job in Research & Development or Quality Control at major food companies or tech-driven start-ups.

“As a food engineer, you work at the intersection of multiple scientific disciplines, which is highly inspiring, and I feel very well prepared to start a career in areas such as food safety or innovation.”
Nick Sommer MSc student in Food Technology

In the public sector you can work, for example, with assessment of food safety.

If you’re into research, you can pursue a PhD and an academic career.

Career opportunities

Graduates from DTU’s MSc programme in Food Technology find employment across many different sectors, including:

  • The food industry
  • The biotechnology industry
  • The pharmaceutical industry
  • Food safety assessment in the public sector
  • Research and education (via PhD programme)

Pursue a PhD

Once you have an MSc in Engineering, you might get the opportunity to continue your studies and apply for admission to the three-year PhD, which at DTU is a research-based programme ranking among the best in the world.

You can do either a regular PhD or an industrial PhD, the latter with concurrent employment in a company.

As a PhD student, you will be part of a research group and have to carry out an independent scientific project.

Read more about PhD education at DTU

Application and admission

Admission requirements

Learn more about the academic requirements and the selection criteria for this programme.

Prerequisites for Food Technology

How to apply

All you need to know about applying for admission to an MSc programme at DTU.

Application procedure

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Study Guidance

Get help with questions regarding the study programmes - including course planning, credit transfer applications, exemption applications, and DTU’s rules and regulations.

International Admissions Office

For applicants with a bachelors degree from outside of Denmark. Get guidance on the application process.

International Student Services

Offers guidance to DTU students on exchange options and as well as administrative and cultural issues relating to being new in Denmark and new at DTU.

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Student Life at DTU

Become part of a vibrant student life. You can join a long list of clubs and activities, or attend Friday bars and some of the many other social events at DTU.

Study abroad

Seize the opportunity to study overseas as part of your degree. Options range from doing a semester in Shanghai to following a set programme in Stockholm or spending your summer in Chicago. Anything is possible!

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Make a sustainable difference

With a degree from DTU you are prepared to make a sustainable difference. DTU Charter helps to ensure that.
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