Aquatic Food Production \xc2\x96 Safety and Quality (AQFood)
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)Program Overview
The Aquatic Food Production \xc2\x96 Safety and Quality (AQFood) at Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Aquatic Food Production \xc2\x96 Safety and Quality (AQFood) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Ã s, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Aquatic Food Production \xc2\x96 Safety and Quality (AQFood) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Aquatic Food Primary Production: Fishery and Aquaculture
- Aquatic Food Processing and Technology
- Safety and Health Effects of Aquatic Food
- Aquatic Food Supply Chain Management, Environment and Resources
- Basic Aquaculture Engineering
- Aquaculture Production
- Aquaculture Laboratory Course
- Elective courses
- Fish and Wildlife Census Techniques
- Project based advanced course
- Introduction to food production chains
- Predictive Food Microbiology
- Elective courses
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In order to apply for the international M.Sc. programme in \xc2\x93Aquatic Food Production - Safety & Quality\xc2\x94 (AQFood), you must fulfill a number of requirements. The requirements apply to all applicants regardless of where you decide to submit your application.
Degree Requirements
To apply you need to have a B.Sc. or B.Sc. Eng. degree (corresponding to a minimum of 180 ECTS credits) in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Food science, Food technology, Industrial Engineering, Life science, Environmental sciences or an other comparable degree.
When you apply you have to decide which study track you want to follow, therefore you have to make sure that you fulfill the requirements for both universities in your study track. You are most welcome to contact the relevant universities in you study track to make sure you fulfill these requirements. Please be aware that the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has special requirements. For further information regarding this please contact the Admissions Office.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-01-18
About Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
Ås, Norway
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months