Bachelor programme in Food Science

 

 

BSc in Food Science: When to study abroad

 

General information can be found under "When".

 

Specific information: 

 

The Director of Studies recommends Blocks 3 and 4 of the second year of studies as the most appropriate time to spend a period of studies abroad. There are no compulsary courses in Block 3, but students are required to write a Bachelor project in Block 4. In order to avoid delays in their studies, students should consider writing their Bachelor project in connection with their period of studies abroad or during the summer.

 

In terms of specialisations, changes in the order of courses may disrupt the students’ academic progression, but a period of studies abroad – especially if only one course is taken in place of a LIFE course – should be possible. However, students are advised to plan the period of studies abroad well in advance. For example, a period of studies abroad in the third year of studies should be planned before the beginning of the second year of studies.

 

Specialisation: Food, quality and technology (Fødevarer, kvalitet og teknologi)

Students who aim to become food engineers often work as trainees in their third year of studies, Blocks 3 and 4. Students may choose to work as trainees abroad during this period.

Alternatively, students may apply for a period of studies abroad in their fourth year of studies, Blocks 1 and 2. To be awarded the title of Food Engineer (Fødevareingeniør), students must, among other requirements, pass the course 270064 International Food Legislation and Quality Management (7.5 ECTS). This course is offered in Block 1 of the fourth year of studies. To avoid delays in connection with a period of studies abroad, students are advised to take this course earlier in the studies. Students can likely find courses corresponding to other required courses (Biochemistry or Statistical Data Analysis) at universities abroad and can apply for pre-approval for them.

 

Specialisation: Food, health and nutrition (Fødevarer, sundhed og ernæring)

Students who wish to apply for admission to the MSc programme in Clinical Nutrition must pass 270047 Pathology and Pharmacology (Sygdomslære og farmakologi) (7.5 ECTS). To avoid delays in their studies, students are advised to find a corresponding course at a university abroad that can be pre-approved as the equivalent of this course. Alternatively, they can take the course in their second year of studies and instead find a course at a university abroad that can substitute for one of the required courses in Block 2 of the second year – most likely Microbiology A.