Katholieke Hogeschool Kempen
Kleinhoefstraat 4, B - 2440 Geel
014 56 23 10
URL: http://www.khk.be/khk04/eng/opleidingen/master/foodIndustry.asp
Datum: 11 februari 2012
Kleinhoefstraat 4
2440 Geel
014 56 23 10
info@khk.be
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Food Industry (Campus Geel)
Food Industry
About Food Industry
Before food products are suitable for consumption they have to be modified and/or processed. For this reason industrial food processing is the work field of the Master in Biosciences, specialised in the food industry. This important industry mainly provides added value to primary products such as cheese, snacks, beer, biscuits and all kinds of meat. Production technology and chemical, biological, physical and microbial quality control are the food industry’s main focus. Food safety is the keyword, as procedures are established in globally accredited quality systems. To take on these responsibilities as an engineer you will take courses in food chemistry and food technology, biotechnology, and environment and conservation technology.
Every human and industrial activity has an impact on our living environment. Students who want to work as food engineers in the environmental sector are sure to be interested in the ‘nature and environment’ programme.
Options:
Food Technology
Course content
You will learn about biosciences which are applied to the food industry, foodstuffs and conservation technology, foodstuffs chemistry and microbiology, design and control production processes in the food industry, food safety and quality systems, control of production and packaging technology, cattle feed technology and pet food, projects such as a brewery, dairy processing, flour mill, meat preparation.
Work placement
A three-months’ work placement will offer an excellent opportunity to gain experience and prove that you can indeed put the acquired knowledge into practice.
Job opportunities
You will be responsible for the production of safe and healthy food. You can be a quality coordinator, project leader, production leader, information professional, researcher, official, engineer, consultant, commercial employee, company leader, teacher. You will be especially wanted in the food industry sector, quality services and environmental consulting.