Food design - Sensory Analysis and Product Development 15 credits

About the course
What food and meals will be needed for a sustainable society?
By using product development, sensory analysis, and creative methods, students in this course will develop conceptual proposals for products and experiences related to food and meals. The focus is on sustainability from both local and global perspectives.
The course is aimed at students from diverse backgrounds who have an interest in food. It combines analytical and creative approaches, with lectures interwoven with workshops, practical implementations, and visualizations.
During the course, a product is developed collaboratively, often in partnership with a company or organization. The goal is to strengthen students’ abilities in teamwork, sensory evaluation, and product development.
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Autumn 2025
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Food design - Sensory Analysis and Product Development
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts1 September 2025
Ends2 November 2025
Number of credits15 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-F2820
Eligibility Food and nutrition, 90 credits, including essay of 15 credits, or Restaurant and Culinary arts, 90 credits, including essay of 15 credits, or equivalent. English for basic eligibility for higher education.SelectionAcademic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 January 2025. The application period is closed.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 41,600
Total fee: SEK 41,600
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Food design - Sensory Analysis and Product Development
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
Show more Show less
Starts1 September 2025
Ends2 November 2025
Number of credits15 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-28031
Eligibility Food and nutrition, 90 credits, including essay of 15 credits, or Restaurant and Culinary arts, 90 credits, including essay of 15 credits, or equivalent. English for basic eligibility for higher education.SelectionAcademic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 April 2025. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 41,600
Total fee: SEK 41,600
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