Food engineering is dedicated to the design, development and management of food manufacturing processes, employing sustainable technologies and based on quality and safety systems that guarantee safe, nutritious, appetizing and accessible food for the population.
Curriculum
The curriculum consists of a total of 45 subjects, designed to be completed over 10 academic cycles. In addition to the standard course duration, students should account for an aditional six-months graduation process.
Facilities At Your Disposal
Our Labs
Practical work provides our students a better learning experience. Some of the laboratories where they carry our their practice are:
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- Chemical Science
- Biology and Biochemistry
- Food Science and Technology
- Instrumental Analysis
- Applied Microbiology
- Field trips and visits to companies also complement the learning experience.
Student Life
Schedule
This program has been designed for full time students. From the first to the fourth year the schedule are daytime, however, the fifth year, the classes are programming early at the morning (7:00 to 8:40) and late at the afternoon (17:30 to 20:10). This allows final year students to do internships or get their first job.
Contact us
Carmen Elena Menjívar Benítez, PhD
Director of Food Engineering
2210-6600, ext. 1009, 1081 • cmenjivar@uca.edu.sv