Course in food biotechnology

In recent years, the importance that good food has for health has been revealed. In this context, in addition to traditional foods, new options sponsored by the rise of genetic engineering and biotechnology have been added, creating the concept of improved foods, which are fully internalized in our diet, requiring a detailed study by specialized professionals. With the realization of the present course of Food Biotechnology Technician, knowledge related to food biotechnology can be acquired, both theoretically and related to the functioning of biotechnology applications in regard to food security.

- Analyze biotechnology from its different fields of application, focusing more on food biotechnology. - Know the different food biotechnology techniques and the main types of food. - Analyze the impact of transgenic foods and functional foods on current food.

Nutritionists, chemistry, biotechnology, biology, food technology, pharmacy.

With the performance of this course in Food Biotechnology technician, intensive knowledge related to food biotechnology is provided, as well as genetic engineering, treatment of microorganisms for food production, or the types of processes that follow certain foods. It will be attended to food security and allergen management plan according to the new regulation.

This Course of Food Biotechnology Technician is aimed at all people who have a professional or personal interest, with food biotechnology and food safety.

This training is not included in the scope of official regulated training (Infant Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Official Professional Training FP, Baccalaureate, University Degree, Official University Master and PhD). It is therefore a complementary and/or specialization training, aimed at acquiring certain skills, skills or aptitudes of a professional nature, being able to be barely as merit in workbags and/or opposition competitions, always within the complementary training section and/or continuous training being always essential to review the specific requirements of the public labor stock of the public labor stock market.