Foodstuffs, Hygiene and Cosmetics

Our study program provides graduates of theoretical and practical knowledge of food microbiology, food engineering, food preservation and packaging, as well as basic knowledge of each technology in food industry (such as milk, cheese production and dairy products , edible fats and oils, sugars and cereals, meat and meat products, soap, glycerol, bio-fuels based on fatty acids and detergents, soft drinks etc.). Allows graduates to gain knowledge of hygiene and sanitation in the food and cosmetic industry, household chemicals, as well as cosmetic chemistry and technology. An important part of the curricula is also extensive independent laboratory work. Degree program develops the student's ability to assess safety reasons properties of food and cosmetic materials and helps assess their effects on humans. Degree program gives graduates the flexibility to pursue a research, development, marketing, industrial and laboratory practice or allows continued doctoral studies.

Graduates have a comprehensive knowledge of the key scientific disciplines and technological view of the use of such knowledge in an industrial or scientific research laboratory practice. They are able to analyze the physical and chemical processes, interpret laws governing the processes applied in various sectors of food and cosmetic technologies. They control methods and rules of the European Union concerning food hygiene and safety, snacks and drinks, as well as cosmetics. Being able to manage a team of staff speak at least one foreign language, familiarity with basic computer applications and practical aspects of information technology, has knowledge of key scientific, social, economic, commercial and ethical issues associated with the development of technology in the food and cosmetic industry, basic knowledge of management, law and economics.

Graduate engineering studies is qualified for the application in production and marketing of food and cosmetic products, and distribution of raw materials for their production with regard to hygiene and safety. The application locates in government (the State Veterinary and Food Administration and its regional administrations, the border inspection posts, the State Veterinary and Food Institute, the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic and its regional offices, the Slovak Trade Inspection and its regional institutions, and others), as well as in control laboratories, public and private sector and in development and research. Graduates of the program are well prepared for doctoral studies in follow up courses or programs relating to various food and biological specialities.

Guarantor: prof. Ing. Štefan Schmidt, PhD., e-mail: stefan.schmidt@stuba.sk

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