Student Profile

The master's degree is aimed at graduates with studies related to food science, technology or engineering, although it can also be used to provide food expertise to graduates in human nutrition and dietetics, biotechnology, veterinary medicine, biology, chemistry or other qualifications that have provided them with basic knowledge in food sciences.

Master's degree students must have a minimum prior knowledge of food science and technology; knowledge automatically recognized to students from the Degrees in Agricultural and Food Engineering (specialty of food industries) and Food Science and Technology. In case of not coming from any of these degrees and not being able to demonstrate the mastery of the basic knowledge, the coordination committee of the master will be able to recommend leveling credits. In particular, the following leveling routes are established:

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Training add-ons

Degree in Agricultural and Food Engineering (not specializing in Agricultural and Food Industries) Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics Degree in Chemical Engineering Degree in Veterinary Medicine Degree in Biotechnology Degree in Biology Degree in Biochemistry Degree in Chemistry Degree in Pharmacy Degree in Industrial Engineering Other than the Master's Degree Study Committee decides to accept

Processes in the Food Industry Degree in Food Science and Technology

The training supplement Processes in the Food Industry will be offered online in a time compatible with the master's degree, during the months of September-December.

Admission Requirements

The requirement to enroll in the master's degree is to be in possession of a degree, a Spanish undergraduate or graduate degree or a foreign degree approved by the Ministry of Science and Innovation. Students in possession of non-approved foreign degrees with a level of training equivalent to a Spanish degree may be admitted at the discretion of the University of Lleida. According to Royal Decree 1393/2007, published on October 30, for admission to master's degrees it is necessary to be in possession of an official university degree.

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Selection Criteria

The selection of admitted students will be made according to the criteria following:

Qualification	Points
Degree in Food Science and Technology Degree in Agricultural and Food Engineering (specializing in agricultural and food industries)	4 points
Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics Degree in Veterinary Medicine Degree in Chemical Engineering Degree in Agricultural and Food Engineering (other specialties) Degree in Biotechnology Other similar degrees	3 points
Degree in Biology Degree in Biochemistry Degree in Chemistry Degree in Pharmacy Degree in Industrial Engineering Other similar degrees	2 points
Professional experience in the food industry	1 point

In the event of a tie, requests will be prioritized according to the following criteria:

Average mark of the academic transcript of degree: 50%
Other official degrees or master's degrees in the field of agri-food: 20%
Courses related to studies: 15%

Scientific articles: 10%
Scientific dissemination articles: 5%