Area
natural Sciences
Sub-Discipline
Chemical Sciences
University of Chile
- City: Santiago,
- Municipality: Independence,
- Region: Metropolitan Region
goals
The Master's Program in Food Science with a specialization in Food Management, Quality and Safety has the main objective of training postgraduate graduates with greater depth and mastery of scientific, technological and management knowledge, to face at a global level the needs of development, innovation, regulation and control required for the production and marketing of safe and quality food.
Applicant Profile
To hold a Bachelor's degree or professional title whose level, content and duration of studies correspond to training equivalent to the Bachelor's Degree of the University of Chile, determined by the corresponding Academic Committee, and to accredit training in accordance with the requirements of the program.
Graduate profile
The graduate profile of this program corresponds to a professional specializing in food management, quality, and safety, who can address complex issues within the discipline systematically and creatively, analyzing problems and proposing solutions. They must be able to integrate into multidisciplinary teams and lead the development and implementation of food safety management systems, ensuring food safety and compliance with current health regulations, and applying the concept of continuous improvement in their work.
Lines of investigation
1. Food Quality Management:
Lipids and antioxidants
Food processing
Management and traceability
Bioactive compounds
2. Food Safety Management:
Microbiological safety
Chemical safety
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