As food production processes become more complicated and there are more parties involved, the potential risk of food safety being compromised increases. This is why food safety has become a top priority in the food processing industry. Food safety management professionals around the world closely monitor the safety of food products according to high standards to ensure that the food on our plates is fit for consumption. Our exchange programme in Food Safety Management teaches you all there is to know about managing food safety. It also provides you with an international learning experience and the opportunity to add value to your undergraduate programme.
Food Safety Management
- Duration
- 5 months
- Education type
- Exchange programme
- Field of interest
- Business
- Field of interest
- Food
- Period
- Autumn
Admission requirements
This is how you get admitted
Study at partner university
Level of English
Applicants must also
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Do you have any questions about admission?
Please contact our International Office by sending an email to international.uas@aeres.nl.
Characteristics
Is this the programme for you?
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International learning experience
Many of the students who took this programme before you tell us that studying abroad helped them to broaden their horizon and improve their English. They also enjoyed working on challenging projects with fellow students from all over the world with different backgrounds. Not only did the programme prepare them for a career in food safety management, it also provided them with an international learning experience.
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You have a thing for food
It goes without saying that you have a thing for food. Not that you are fascinated by food and food products. You are aware of the vital role food plays in our lives and of the challenges that the food industry is faced with. This makes it all the more challenging for you to create solutions.
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Learn from the specialists
The Netherlands is one of Europe’s leading agricultural countries. Besides this, Aeres University of Applied Sciences not only specialises in agriculture and agribusiness programmes, it also ranks at the top of its league. So, come and learn from the agricultural education specialists.
Practical matters
What you need to know...
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Application
- Programme duration: 1 September – 1 December
- Application is open as of 1 March
- Application deadline: 1 June
The International Office will inform you via email about the application procedure as soon as your home university or university of applied sciences has informed us that you have been nominated for an exchange programme.
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Fees and funding
When you're going to study abroad, it's good to know what to expect finanicially. Here you can find information about tuition fees and other (study) costs.
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Other practical matters
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Programme content
This is what you will learn
This programme is made up of 1 minor of 15 ECTS; International Food Safety Management.
This minor prepares you for a career in food safety management, for example as a food quality and safety manager, an international food quality systems auditor and a food safety assurance advisor. It focuses on the food processing industry and teaches you how to set up, manage and monitor a food safety system, in order to report to, advise or audit a food company. In different classes, you will learn about various processing technologies, internal food quality and safety management systems, and food safety related requirements and legislation.
