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ETH Zurich, MA, Food science

 Switzerland

 

Study mode Start date Duration
Study modeFull-time Start date September Durationyears: 2 - 3
There are four specialisations to choose from in the Master’s degree programme. > Food Processing deals with food production, transformation and the optimisation of these processes. > Food Quality and Safety focuses on quality management, food composition, and quality maintenance during manufacturing, storage and transportation. > Nutrition and Health addresses foodstuffs and their influence on health. > Health, Nutrition and Environment examines the effect of nutrition, disease and the environment on human beings and society. The specialisation is enhanced by specific supplementary subjects and general electives which may be selected from the entire ETH and University of Zurich curricula. The six-month Master’s thesis completes the programme. A period of work experience is not compulsory, but is recommended.

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An abundance of services and leisure opportunities make ETH Zurich an attractive place to study and work, providing a rich university life and provide for a diverse, varied student life. Zurich is a city where the quality of life is among the best in the world. As Switzerland's largest city it is rich in culture, and it is regarded as safe. Its central location makes it the ideal starting point for excursions. Bern, Lucerne, Basel and Schaffhausen can all be reached in less than an hour by train. Famous places in the Alps like Pilatus, Säntis, the Rigi and even the Jungfraujoch are only a little further away.