Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering

Barcelona School of Agri-Food and Biosystems Engineering (EEABB)

The bachelor's degree in Food Engineering combines training in technology and engineering with food science with the aim of producing graduates who have technical skills and a capacity for innovation in the food industry. You will acquire the knowledge to design, plan and manage food transformation and processing, quality control and food safety. You will receive multidisciplinary training in areas such as microbiology, biochemistry, food analysis, food processing operations, preservation techniques, sensory analysis and the design of new food products. You will also learn the technological fundamentals of engineering as applied to the design and use of facilities and equipment in the food industry.

The programme includes laboratory, pilot plant and computer practicals that provide training in food science and technology and the economic viability of food companies.

General details

Duration

4 years

Study load

240 ECTS credits (including the bachelor's thesis). One credit is equivalent to a study load of 25-30 hours.

Delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Check the language of instruction for each subject (and timetable) in the course guide in the curriculum.

Information on language use in the classroom and students’ language rights.

Fees and grants

Approximate fees per academic year: €1,107 (€2,253 for non-EU residents). Consult the public fees system based on income (grants and payment options).

Location

Barcelona School of Agri-Food and Biosystems Engineering (EEABB)

Official degree

Recorded in the Ministry of Education's degree register

Admission

Places: 50
Registration and enrolment: What are the requirements to enrol in a bachelor's degree course?
Legalisation of foreign documents: All documents issued in non-EU countries must be legalised and bear the corresponding apostille.

Curriculum

First semester

Second semester

Third semester

Fourth semester

Fifth semester

Sixth semester

Seventh semester

Economic Botany 6
Entrepreneurship in the Agri-Food Sector 6
Experimental Projects in Biosystems and Agrifood Engineering 6
Food and Beverages Industries 6
Food Quality and Food Safety Management 6
Life-Cycle Assessment of Products and Processes 6
Sensorial Analysis 6
Work Placement 12

Eighth semester

CompulsoryECTS
OptionalECTS
ProjectECTS

Professional opportunities

Professional opportunities

Technical management of companies and industries in the food sector.
Sales and marketing in food industries.
Management and control of food production processes in dairies, meat processing, canning, mining, fishing, etc.
Research, design and technological development of new food products.
Freelance work: projects, consultancy, advice, appraisal, site management, environmental studies, etc.