Masterstudium Safety in the Food ChainBOKU University

The Master programme Safety in the Food Chain (SIFC) is an international MSc study program designed to provide a profound academic education in all areas of food safety. It aims to combine the expertise of European universities at a high level.

This program is specifically designed for students with a BSc degree in "Food Science." Students will acquire specialized knowledge and practical skills in food safety, risk identification, risk assessment, and risk communication.

The MSc SIFC is structured into 3 Modules and a Master thesis of 30 ECTS credits each. Module A consists of basic lectures and exercises in food science. Module B covers special subjects in food safety, and students choose two modules B, with one to be obtained at a partner university. The master thesis can be completed at any SIFC-University. This structure offers students a new international perspective and facilitates movement between different universities.

The MSc SIFC was developed by the 5 original members of the ELLS (Euroleague for Life Sciences) Universities and the University of Ljubljana.