Description
The candidate, following the end of the doctorate shall be knowledgeable about the issues related to the science of food of plant origin, with emphasis on the analysis of the bioactive ingredients and the evaluation of their nutritional value. The doctor will acquire skills of analytical chemistry and data analysis related to the structure of bioactive ingredients, the bioactivity thereof, and the nutritional value of the food containing these substances. The Doctor of the Department of Food and Nutrition Science knows the basic principles of management, organization, and operation of the food industry and of marketing for nutrition products, and applies these principles by supporting the business employing him/her, with the purpose of producing quality food and maintaining the sustainability of the business.
Relation to Employment
The holder of the doctorate may work in a research or academic position.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Knowledge
Skills
Competences