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MA/MS in Food Technology

Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

Santarém, Santarém, Portugal

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MA/MS in Food Technology is a master's degree in Food Science programme taught at Instituto Politécnico de Santarém in Santarém, Portugal. The programme is delivered in a hybrid format.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Food Science
Delivery: Hybrid

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Last checked October 2026 · Source: academicos.ipsantarem.pt ·

Program details

Overview

The master's in Tecnologia Alimentar covers food product development, food safety and analysis, sustainable food production, microbiology, biotechnology, nutrition, management and entrepreneurship. Teaching combines theory, laboratory practice, seminars and company visits, with up to 25% of ECTS delivered at a distance. The approach is multidisciplinary and aimed at more sustainable food systems. The award is a Mestrado em Tecnologia Alimentar, the second cycle. Completing its first year gives a non-degree postgraduate diploma. Graduates can start their own food businesses or work in the food industry, control laboratories, public bodies or research and development. Entry is open to licenciados and equivalent holders, including foreign higher-degree holders.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a licenciatura or equivalent legal degree, or a foreign higher degree awarded after a first cycle organised under the Bologna process by a participating state.

About Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

Type: Polytechnic
Control: Public
Founded: 1979
Programs: 52
Location: Santarém, Santarém, Portugal
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Food Technology award?

Instituto Politécnico de Santarém awards a Master's Degree in the field of Food Science on completion of this programme.

Can MA/MS in Food Technology be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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