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FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY

Bachelor's degree study programme FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY
Guarantee:prof. MVDr. Lenka Vorlová, PhD

Study plans

Decription of study

The aim of the bachelor's degree study programme in the field of FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY is to prepare experts at the bachelor's level in the field of technology and hygiene of food of animal and plant origin, food analysis, ecological aspects in food production, distribution and sale and also in the application of legislation, control and supervision food. The bachelor's degree study programme fulfills the content of European directives concerning the required education for veterinary assistants. They are qualified to use laboratory methods for the analysis and evaluation of food, especially with regard to the parameters proving the level of quality and safety of food.

Possible employment

  • professional and technical worker in the field of control, production, distribution and sale of food
  • quality manager
  • manager hygiene
  • head of operations and sections
  • internal auditor of food safety and quality management systems
  • in state and private laboratories for food analysis as laboratory technicians and medium-level laboratory management
  • in government administration as technicians for the inspection of manufacturing, distribution and retail sale of food

The course of study

The standard length of bachelor's study in FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY is three years. The study programme contains study subjects, some of which the student chooses from pairs of compulsory optional subjects according to his interest and focus. The basic forms of teaching are lectures, practical exercises, seminars, consultations, teaching in agricultural and food companies and institutions, individual internships and practice. Furthermore, independent professional work at the institutes and special-purpose facilities of the faculty and university, as well as independent study. Emphasis is placed on practical teaching aimed at acquiring the student's practical skills. Study success is checked continuously during the semester, at the end of the semester by credit and at the end of the study of the subject by an exam. The state final exam consists of five subjects and the defense of a bachelor's thesis.