Study location	Latvia, Jelgava
Type	Master, full-time
Nominal duration	1,1 years (75 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	M.Sc. (Professional Master in Food Hygiene (Mg.cib.hyg.))

Tuition fee	€3,000 per year
Application fee	€160 one-time
Registration fee	€149.99 one-time Includes: – Consultations for selection of HEI – Migration & visa consultation – Registration in the Baltic Center database – HEI admission documents’ check – General testing for all Baltic Center HEIs – Admission Examination – Student’s admission to HEI – Documents’ arrangement for the payments to HEI – Invitation for the embassy. The period of preparation from week to two months - You will access to admission system with extra BONUS information& - You will have your own manager and curators on each stage of admission process. You can receive DISCOUNT and pay only 104.99 EUR, for more information visit our FREE webinar “Education in Europe”. Register on English Language: study.baltic-center.eu/admission-webinar-en Register on Russian Language: study.baltic-center.eu/admission-webinar-ru

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in any language

Language requirements	English Baltic Center exam or IELTS score 6.0, TOEFL score 547, TOEFL-iBT score 76

Overview

The study programme is aimed to educate highly qualified and creative specialists – Professional Masters with specialization in food hygiene with competence to work in the establishments of food chain as well as in the state services. The Master study programme provides proficiency on safety and harmlessness of food chain, quality criteria of foodstuffs, knowledge on elaboration and maintenance of safety systems of the food establishments, as well as ability for scientific research on food safety. The programme is completed with the elaboration and defense of the Master thesis.

Why study Food Hygiene at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies?
You will develop multidisciplinary understanding about management and maintenance of the food safety systems.
You will be offered to participate in research projects and volunteering activities.
You will acquire knowledge and skills on technology of food production, criteria of food safety, quality and hygiene, food infections as well as on legal aspects of international food trade, which allow you to develop your future career in many professional domains.
We offer you an interactive study process with dynamic and experienced academic staff and opportunities of e-learning.
We ensure the student-centred approach to the study process and focus specifically on your needs and interests in each study course.

Career opportunities

Career prospects and further studies
The graduates work in all kind of establishments of food chain. Master`s degree entitles graduates to continue studies in a respective doctoral programme in the universities in Latvia or abroad.