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The degree program

Food Technology (career-integrated bachelor's degree, distance learning)

  • What is food technology?

    Food technology is an interdisciplinary science involving the entire process of food production. Food, just like the raw plant and animal materials it is made of, is a complex material with properties that change during production and also during storage. Food technology, therefore, includes the physical, chemical, microbiological, process engineering and business management aspects of food production from raw material to high-quality products. In this context, food technology provides knowledge on ingredient analysis, recipe development, selection of the best possible production process with the associated machines and automated equipment, and packaging. With this in mind, both the program content and the future job opportunities are very diverse and interesting.

  • What does the degree program entail?

    The career-integrated degree program Food Technology includes science modules but also the necessary technical modules. The bachelor's degree program is practice-oriented and prepares students for diverse career prospects as food technologists in the technical sector. In addition, students receive scientific training. The program is divided into core and advanced modules.

    Students will first learn the necessary foundational mathematical and scientific knowledge. Basic engineering education includes technical modules such as: Fluid Mechanics or Thermodynamics as well as Materials Science. Later in the degree program, program-specific modules are included, such as: Food Chemistry, Food Process and Apparatus Engineering, and Food Analysis. The elective modules will allow you to expand your industry or task-specific skills according to your interests and personal goals.

    The practice-oriented education is supported by practical courses, whereby, in addition to baked goods, meat products and dairy products, there will, of course, be no shortage of beer.

  • What are my career opportunities?

    Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the bachelor’s and especially the master's degree, food technologists are in great demand as highly qualified generalists in and beyond the food industry. During the program, students will learn to look at problems from different perspectives and successfully develop optimal solutions using approaches from science, engineering and technology.

    The food industry is more diverse than almost any other industry. Among other areas, graduates of Food Technology may find a career entry in the production area of small regional companies to internationally operating corporations, as well as in research and development, quality assurance, marketing and management. If you are already working in the industry and are gaining further qualifications with a degree program, you will be offered better paid and more senior positions outside of the shift system. There are interesting job opportunities for food technologists not only in companies in the food industry but also in scientific institutes, public administration such as in monitoring/investigation offices and in self-employment in consulting firms.

    The degree program at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences will prepare you for an optimal and smooth career entry and offers ideal opportunities for professional reorientation or further development. Through research projects and cooperations we have a high degree of networking with regional and international companies. Our graduates are in great demand in all areas of the food industry.

The right preparation

  • Recognition of coursework from a first degree prog

    Previous academic achievements from a first degree program and/or after a change of degree program or university or following studies abroad, and thus achievements which were completed at another university, may be credited on application post enrollment.

    The Examinations Committee of the Department is responsible for this in coordination with the respective degree program advisor / lecturers.

    Frequently Asked Questions.

  • Important knowledge acquired at school

    A prospective student of Food Technology should have an interest in science and technology.

    In this light, subjects including biology, chemistry and physics, but also mathematics, are important foundations.

    Ideally, you will have taken an advanced course in chemistry or biology and/or have completed vocational training in the food industry.

  • Preparation classes

    Whether mathematics or physics - please use the following links for corresponding courses of the VDI:

    Online bridge course physics
    Online bridge course mathematics

    If you have any further questions, please contact the program coordinator or the degree program advisor.

  • Study without a higher education entrance qualific

    If you do not have a higher education entrance qualification but would still like to study with us, you will find all the relevant information via the link below.

    Additional information

  • University Information Day

    In June of each year, the Köthen Campus hosts University Information Day.
    Anyone interested in studying at Anhalt University is invited to get to know the University, our lecturers and students, as well as our degree programs. You can get a personal impression of our facilities and the campus and receive individual advice.

    The date of the next University Information Day in Köthen as well as at Dessau Campus and Bernburg Campus can be found here.

Important information about the career-integrated degree program

  • Information about in-person classes / online teach

    The periods with required attendance during a semester follow the pattern below:

    • Four times on Fridays and Saturdays for lectures, practical courses, internship, consultations, projects and exams

    • One week of lectures, practical courses, lab/pool classes, consultations, projects, examinations

      Die Präsenzzeiten werden im Voraus bekanntgegeben. Participating in the classes offered is voluntary.

  • Examinations

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    All examinations/written exams are held at the Anhalt University of Applied Sciences in Köthen.

    The examination dates are already included in the attendance phases and take place exclusively within this period.

    Individual dates for repeat examinations are available by arrangement with the program coordinator.

  • Educational leave

    This degree program is approved for educational leave. You may request educational leave from your employer for up to 5 days per year.

  • Career-integrated master’s degree program

    Following your bachelor's degree, you have the opportunity to continue your academic education with us at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences by starting the career-integrated master's degree program in Food Technology.

  • distinguished additional certificate from TÜV SÜD

    Quality assurance is essential for the industry and therefore is the focus of the training and continuing education of specialists. At Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, students can gain practical quality management knowledge and acquire a distinguished additional certificate from TÜV SÜD (QMF Certificate).

    Prof. Dr. Jean Titze teaches the module, Quality Management. He has worked in the industry for over ten years and, as an approved TÜV consultant, is able to offer this additional training. Especially students in active employment can update their expertise in quality management and gain an additional certification of their competence. In addition, their companies can also benefit from the knowledge acquired at the university.

Program sequence & program contents

  • 1st semester

    Angewandte Chemie

    Mathematik I

    Physik für Ingenieure

    Technische Mechanik

  • 2nd semester

    Mathematik II

    Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre und Marketing

    Ingenieurinformatik

    Organische Chemie

  • 3rd semester

    Automatisierungs- und Elektrotechnik

    Physical Chemistry

    Technische Strömungsmechanik

    Technische Thermodynamik

  • 4th semester

    Reaktionstechnik

    Mechanische Verfahrenstechnik

    Mess- und Regelungstechnik

    Thermische Verfahrenstechnik

  • 5th semester

    Apparatetechnik

    Process Engineering

    Internship Bioprocess Engineering.

    Elective module 1

    Documentation of internship

  • 6th semester

    Energietechnik

    Instrumentelle Analytik

    Elective module 2

    Elective module 3

    Documentation of internship

     

     

     

  • 7th semester

    Recht

    Wahlpflichtmodul 4

    Wahlpflichtmodul 5

    Wahlpflichtmodul 6

    Praxisbeleg

  • 8th semester

    Projektarbeit und wissenschaftliches Schreiben
    The project can either be a research paper (theoretical) or a lab project (practical).

    Bachelorarbeit mit Kolloquium (=Verteidigung)
    20 weeks

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Research Hall Food Technology
Practical Examples Food Technology
Organizational questions
Susanne Mehliß
Technical questions