Chemical Technologies of Food Additives and Cosmetics
8.161.00.08 Chemical Technologies of Food Additives and Cosmetics
Qualification awarded: Master in Chemical Technology and Engineering
Entry year: 2021
Mode of study: full
Program duration: 1,5 years
Institute: Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies
Number of credits: 90 ECTS credits
Level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework: NQF Level 7 (Second cycle of QF-EHEA / EQF Level 7)
Field(s) of study: Chemical and bioengineering
Gained competence: - critically comprehend scientific concepts and modern theories of chemical processes and chemical engineering, apply them in research and innovation
- to search for the necessary information on chemical technology, processes and equipment for the production of chemicals and materials based on them, to systematize, analyze and evaluate relevant information
- to organize the work and work of collective in the conditions of industrial production, design divisions, research laboratories, to define the purposes and effective ways of their achievement, to motivate and train the personnel
- evaluate technical and economic characteristics of research results, research and development, technologies and equipment of chemical production
- free to communicate in state and foreign languages orally and in writing to discuss and present the results of professional activities, research and projects
- develop and implement projects in the field of chemical technology and related interdisciplinary projects, taking into account social, economic, environmental and legal aspects
- carry out in the scientific and technical literature, patents, databases, other sources search for the necessary information on chemical technology, processes and equipment for the production of chemicals and materials based on them, systematize and analyze and evaluate relevant information
- plan and perform experimental and theoretical research in the field of chemical technology and engineering, formulate and test hypotheses, argue conclusions, present research results
- have methods for detecting toxic substances in food and cosmetics, their quantitative identification, calculation and establishment of maximum permissible levels and permissible daily dose
- develop and organize quality control and examination of food and cosmetics.
- plan and develop low-waste technological processes with rational use of water, raw materials and minimal man-made impact on the environment
- carry out examination and quality control of food and cosmetics, determine the main types of their falsification
- be able to identify synthetic, artificial and natural polymers; to develop methods of their application in the production of food and cosmetics
- based on the methods of microbiological control to conduct research on food quality indicators
- plan and carry out the synthesis of food additives and cosmetic ingredients using modern organic synthesis methods
- apply various methods of water purification from mechanical, chemical and biological contaminants to prepare for use in food and cosmetic industries.
- ability to communicate, including oral and written communication in Ukrainian and foreign languages (English, German, Italian, French, Spanish)
- ability to use a variety of methods, including modern information technology, for effective communication at the professional and social levels.
Access to further studies: Obtaining third (educational and scientific / educational and creative) level