Master’s Degree in Safety of Foods of Animal Origin and Health

The Master's Degree in Safety of Foods of Animal Origin and Health is offered by the Department of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Bari Aldo Moro. It integrates food chemistry, microbiology, epidemiology, toxicology, food technologies and food marketing, with an emphasis on nutraceuticals and nutrigenomics. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The course lasts two years and is part-time, in Bari. Attendance is not compulsory.

The aim is to train professionals able to guarantee food quality and safety, with skills in risk assessment and regulatory compliance. The career opportunities are food processing companies, control bodies and analysis laboratories, with consulting and food quality and safety management roles. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.