Master’s Degree in Food Science, Technology & Food Design

🏛️ Institution

Prisca Sapientia University
Zurich, Switzerland – International Academic Mission
🌐 www.priscasapientia.university

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⏳ Duration and academic level

Duration: 2 academic years (4 semesters)
Credits: 120 ECTS (CFU)
Level: EQF Level 7
Delivery mode: Fully online
Start date: Open enrollment

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🌍 Language

Italian
English

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🎯 Educational objectives

The Master’s Degree in Food Science, Technology & Food Design provides advanced professional and scientific training in the design, management and innovation of food systems.

The programme focuses on research and development, food quality and safety, sustainability, strategic food design and new product development, integrating food science with managerial and design-oriented approaches.

Graduates develop advanced competencies in:

• food science and advanced food technologies
• food research and product development (R&D)
• food safety, quality systems and certifications
• sustainable food systems and supply chains
• strategic food design and consumer-oriented innovation
• food marketing, communication and branding
• digital innovation applied to the agri-food sector

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📚 Study plan (120 ECTS)

📘 First year – Research, innovation and quality (60 ECTS)

Course (Italian)	Course (English)	ECTS
Tecnologie Alimentari Avanzate	Advanced Food Technologies	9
Ricerca e Sviluppo Alimentare	Food Research & Development	9
Sicurezza Alimentare Avanzata	Advanced Food Safety	6
Qualità, Tracciabilità e Certificazioni	Quality, Traceability & Certifications	6
Food Design Strategico	Strategic Food Design	9
Marketing e Comunicazione Alimentare	Food Marketing & Communication	6
Metodologia della Ricerca Avanzata	Advanced Research Methods	6
Innovazione Digitale nel Food	Digital Innovation in Food	9

Total: 60 ECTS

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📗 Second year – Leadership, projects and thesis (60 ECTS)

Course (Italian)	Course (English)	ECTS
Sviluppo Sostenibile dei Sistemi Alimentari	Sustainable Food Systems Development	9
Management delle Imprese Alimentari	Food Business Management	9
Legislazione Internazionale Alimentare	International Food Law	6
Consumer Behaviour & Sensory Strategy	Consumer Behaviour & Sensory Strategy	6
Project Management Agro-Food	Agri-Food Project Management	6
Stage / Project Work	Internship / Project Work	12
Tesi di Laurea Magistrale	Master’s Final Dissertation	12

Total: 60 ECTS

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💻 Learning platform and delivery

The programme is delivered through the Prisca Sapientia LMS, including:

• 24/7 online access
• fully asynchronous learning
• recorded video lectures
• downloadable presentations (PPT)
• structured learning modules
• student progress tracking

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📘 Study materials

All study materials are included in the programme and provided digitally:

• video lessons
• slide presentations (PPT)
• academic and professional reference materials
• case studies and applied project resources

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📝 Assessment system

Assessment is based on:

• online module evaluations
• written assignments
• applied project work
• continuous assessment

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🧪 Final dissertation

To obtain the Master’s degree, students must complete a Final Master’s Dissertation focused on food science, food technology, food design, sustainability, quality systems or innovation in the agri-food sector.

The dissertation is:

• supervised remotely
• submitted online
• evaluated by an academic committee

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🧑‍🎓 Admission requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in food science, nutrition, agriculture, biology, chemistry, engineering, design, or related fields
• CV evaluation
• no entrance examination required

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💰 Tuition fees and flexible payments

Tuition fee: €2,000 per year

Payment options:

• single annual payment
• monthly installments
• quarterly installments

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📞 Contacts

Admissions Office
📧 admissions@priscasapientia.university

Academic Secretariat
📧 secretariat@priscasapientia.university

🌐 www.priscasapientia.university