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Postgraduated Studies in Technology and Food Quality

Safer food, more sustainable future

In a country where the Food Industry sector is one of the pillars of the economy — with a strong impact on employment and gross added value — there is an urgent need to meet the growing demand for qualified professionals. The Postgraduate Program in Food Technology and Quality at NOVA FCT was designed to address this demand and to train specialists capable of innovating and ensuring quality and safety standards in the sector.

Applications 2025/26

Dates: 2 junho a 18 de julho

Vacancies: 10

Course coordinator:

Maria Paula Amaro Duarte

mpcd@fct.unl.pt

Why Choose This Degree?

This postgraduate program was designed to address:

  • The shortage of skilled labor in agro-industries, tourism, and hospitality;
  • The need for upskilling professionals already active in the market;
  • The growing emphasis on nutritional quality, food safety, and technological innovation in the industry.
  • It is a program suitable both for those looking to enter the sector and for professionals seeking to strengthen their technical know-how.

Course Structure

Organized according to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), the program is completed with a total of 15 to 18 ECTS, through the completion of three elective course units chosen from a diverse set of 13 course units. Attendance can take place in one or both semesters, offering greater flexibility. The program is mainly taught outside regular working hours or in a compact format (semi-day, on Thursdays and/or Fridays), making it particularly suitable for those who wish to continue their education gradually, balancing professional life with academic advancement.

Curriculum

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this postgraduate program will be able to take on technical and management roles in:

  • Agri-food industries
  • Quality control and food analysis laboratories
  • Consultancy companies in Food Quality and Safety
  • Educational and research institutions: universities, polytechnic institutes, and secondary schools
  • Public and private organizations related to food, health, and the environment

With a sector that is continuously expanding and subject to strict regulations, the opportunities are diverse and growing.

About the Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry (DQ) is a teaching and research unit of NOVA FCT dedicated to the quality of teaching, the progress of research and the provision of specialised services to the community in the fundamental areas of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.

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