MSc in Integrated Food Studies
University of Copenhagen (KU)
Duration
2 years
Intake
September
Degree
Master’s
Program Overview
The MSc in Integrated Food Studies at the University of Copenhagen focuses on the production, processing, distribution, and consumption of food from natural, health, and social science perspectives. The program emphasizes understanding and innovating food systems to promote better public health, reduce environmental impact, and provide quality food for a growing population. It integrates disciplines such as natural sciences, design, and social sciences, covering topics like food systems, innovation, sustainable diets, food policy, and gastronomy.
The program offers practical experience through projects and collaboration with food sector companies and institutions. Students can specialize in Design and Gastronomy, Food Policy and Innovation, or Public Health Nutrition. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in the food industry, public sector, international organizations, and entrepreneurship.
Key Information
University
University of Copenhagen (KU)
Campus
Copenhagen
Total Credits
120
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
Program Details
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Course Structure
- 1st Semester: Introductory Project (5 ECTS), Welfare Foodscapes (10 ECTS), Mapping Meals and their Spaces (5 ECTS), Actor Mapping in Food Networks (5 ECTS), Meal Systems and Technologies (5 ECTS).
- 2nd Semester: Foodscapes – Enterprises (15 ECTS), Governance and Change Management in Modern Food Systems (5 ECTS), Mapping Food and its Structures (5 ECTS), Public Health Nutrition (5 ECTS).
- 3rd Semester: Four elective projects (15 ECTS) including Integrated Foodscapes, Food Design, Changing Public Food Systems, or Food Studies and Network, plus Strategic Communication and Staging on Food, Sustainability and Health (5 ECTS), Food Concept Design (5 ECTS), Foodscapes and Project Management (5 ECTS).
- 4th Semester: Master’s thesis (30 or 45 ECTS) involving individual or group research, often in collaboration with a food sector company or institution.
Entry Requirement
Academic
You must have a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent from Danish or international universities.
Language
IELTS - 6.5/6
TOEFL - 83
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