Branch of knowledge
Sciences
Campus
Ourense Campus
Centre
ECTS credits
240
Years
4
Places
42
Cut-off mark
5.044 (Ext.) (1)
Tuition fees
835.80 € (2)(3)
(1) Ord: ordinary call, Ext: extraordinary call. Cut-off mark for the 2026/2027 academic year
(2) Tuition fees for the ECTS credits of the first year. Other fees not included
(3) Discount equivalent to 99% of the tuition fees for first-time enrolment, under a decree of the Xunta de Galicia
Description
The Bachelor's Degree in Food Science and Technology offers a scientific and technological approach to the food industry covering the whole food production process, from the sourcing of raw materials to distribution and sale, including production, preservation and quality control of both the food and the facilities where it is handled and stored.
Specialisations
Oenology
Applicant profile
People interested in learning about and understanding:
- Food risks, their analysis and assessment
- Food analysis procedures and mechanisms
- Current national and international food regulations
- Food safety management processes
Access and admission
- Baccalaureate with the university entrance exam (ABAU) passed
- Higher vocational training qualifications
- Entrance exam for people over 25 or over 45
- Previous university degree
Career opportunities
- Food industry (production, R&D&I departments)
- Food analysis laboratories
- Private consultancies (quality management, food safety, food composition)
- Sales, communication and marketing
- Teaching and research