Food and Dairy Technology
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This program is especially interesting for mid-career professionals who would like to specialise in dairy process technology.
Others who are interested in food technology, food safety and food product design in the general sense, can benefit from this programme as well. The high quality demands placed on food products before they are ready for consumption creates the need for professionals who are experts in the development and production of foodstuffs. This Certificate program covers various food technology fields and processes such as dairy and meat, fruit and vegetables, beverages, bakery products, and sweets.
The programme focuses on technological aspects of food development and production processes, food quality, health and safety, and logistics. Special attention is given to dairy process technology. One of unique feature of the Department of Food technology is the pilot plant in which students practice the different food technology processes used in Dutch food industry. At this plant, students and staff work on the development of new and the improvement of existing products for food industry together with other students, researchers, professors and specialists from food industry.
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Duration
1 year
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ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
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Numerus Fixus
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Admission
Application requirements
Secondary school examinations in both Chemistry and Mathematics are mandatory.
One of the general admission requirements for all our certificates is a secondary school diploma, which is equivalent to the Dutch HAVO (or VWO) diploma. Examples of equivalent levels are the International Baccalaureate diploma or A-Levels. You should also have successfully completed two years of Bachelor-level study programme in a relevant field. Applicants with a different background may also be eligible for enrolment. Several years of relevant work experience may compensate for a lack of form
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EU/EEAThe EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA. |
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Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
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InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 1 Sep '23 | 15 Jul '23 | 15 Jul '23 |
Scholarships
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Orange Knowledge Programma (OKP)
The Orange Knowledge Programme aims to contribute to a society's sustainable and inclusive development. Its scholarships are open to mid-career professionals in specific countries.
Oranjewoud Fund
The FB Oranjewoud Fund grant aims to improve the social, economic and cultural climate in the northern part of The Netherlands. The grant is intended for excellent students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to take a Certificate or Master programme at our location in Leeuwarden.
Contact
VHL University of Applied Sciences
Main addressAgora 1
8934 CJ Leeuwarden
058 - 2846100
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