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2011 full-time process and food technology bachelor of applied science work on the development and production of healthy food den haag the hague la haya the hague university makes you think

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process and food technology most of our everyday needs like medicines pharmaceuticals cosmetics paints gadgets gasoline energy and food and drink are made through bio chemical processes the world s biggest multinationals are looking for people with the skills you will develop on the process and food technology pft programme to produce them kimberley tjon-ka-jie student everyone is involved in food simply by consuming it i find it fascinating to observe the biological and chemical processes at work when preparing food recently for example our project group had to make its own cheese the project supervisors from the external companies for whom we undertake different projects are always present to observe our final presentations and provide valuable feedback very informative!

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key elements a three or four-year bachelor s programme taught entirely in english a high-level solid academic grounding with a strong focus on practical skills we regularly liaise with nearby multinationals like shell and unilever to make sure that our curriculum reflects the real world students complete the programme with a specialisation and a minor followed by a consultancy assignment for a real organisation students enrolling in the pft programme can opt for the functional food specialisation looking at foods that promote healthy living and well being functional food is one of the fastest growing segments in the sector career prospects our pft graduates are in demand in the market as a pft graduate you will have endless career opportunities in industry government and even education process and food technologists can create household materials like plastics and paint or develop new flavours of ice cream fizzy drinks and snacks you might be asked to produce a new product on a large scale under strict hygienic conditions or solve manufacturing problems you may find yourself designing industrial processes or equipment for an engineering company you might end up working with the government as a health and safety or environment specialist we have connections with all kinds of businesses here in the netherlands and internationally shell unilever numico heineken albemarle and sara lee/douwe egberts are just a few of the names you will hear during classes and see recruiting on campus strong business and industry links with opportunities for international work placements in multinational companies an opportunity to develop the cutting-edge knowledge experience and skills that technologists need an opportunity to work with other highly-motivated students from diverse backgrounds your learning experience the usual process and food technology programme takes four years but we also offer a fast-track three-year version each year is divided into two semesters and each semester into two terms the programme is split into 6 and 12-week modules the programme focuses on the following themes food chemistry water treatment responsible operation polymer technology and process technology you will acquire hands-on experience using equipment like reactors and distillation towers tuition covers technology sciences like maths physics and chemistry and we will improve your presentation reporting and communication skills mark leemhuis lecturer the process and food technology programme attracts students from all over the world each with their own cultural background it is very interesting and inspiring to work with students that come from such diverse backgrounds even though i enjoy teaching them i also enjoy learning from my students themes for the four-year programme year one year two year three year four · watertreatment · minor · minor · specialisationandminor · foodproducts · foodprocessing · workplacementinternship · specialisationandminor · inorganicproducts · responsibleoperation · workplacementinternship · individualproject · organicproducts · polymerscienceandtechnology · specialisation · individualproject themes for the three-year programme year one year two year three · watertreatmentandfood products · minor · specialisationandminor · foodprocessing · workplacementinternship · specialisationandminor · inorganicproductsandpolymer science · responsibleoperation · individualproject · organicproductsandpolymer technology · specialisation · individualproject

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the hague and the netherlands the hague is a great place to live study and work in it is an international diplomatic crossroads it is the political capital of the netherlands and home of the royal family the international criminal court peace palace the war crimes tribunal and europol give the hague its name as an international city of peace justice and security there is something for everyone in the hague enjoy the historic architecture soak up the sun on the sandy beaches and walk in the steps of mondriaan and vermeer the hague offers all the benefits of a big city with a village feel it is also home to large numbers of companies and organisations with a global influence internationally-renowned businesses like shell and siemens have their headquarters in the hague the hague is close to europe s largest port and two international airports the netherlands enjoys a strategic geographical position and is often called `the gateway to europe as a result there is a strong international flavour particularly in the country s western urban conurbation the `randstad where the hague is a central part english is widely spoken beyond the classroom between and after your classes you can grab something to eat and catch up with friends at any of the cafeterias or student lounges on campus you can also make friends and have fun by joining one of our student associations these groups of enthusiastic students get together for excursions sports cultural events discussions parties and entertainments for sporty types our sports office offers a wide range of activities you can take part in football tennis fitness golf hockey pilates rowing climbing ice skating and much more for the times when you feel unwell the hague university has a health centre for students and staff conveniently located near the campus.

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with the increasing awareness of our daily diet there is also an increasing demand for specialists that are trained in the field of food science and technology the new developments in this area include products like becel and yakult but innovation does not have to stop there continuously scientists and engineers work hard on improving food products in many different ways it is not unthinkable that in time more food can be produced that actually has an added health benefit dismissing public enemies like coronary heart disease and diabetes to the past as a process and food techno-logist you could make the world considerably healthier work on the development and production of healthy food entrance and costs to enrol on the four-year programme you will need the high school diploma equivalent of a dutch havo such as a us high school diploma to enrol in the three-year programme you need the equivalent of a higher level dutch vwo diploma such as an international baccalaureate german abitur or three british a-levels at grade c or higher other diplomas may also be acceptable and these will be evaluated upon application the process and food technology programme also requires experience in physics chemistry and mathematics more details are available on our website at www.thehagueuniversity.nl please check our website for the most up-to-date information on tuition fees and other costs how to register and further information the application process will depend on which country you are from as well as your diplomas students with a dutch diploma should go to http dehaagsehogeschool.studielink.nl for details on how to apply students with a non-dutch diploma can find all the application criteria on our website www.thehagueuniversity.nl/enrolment for more information on the application process you can also contact the enrolment centre on +31 070 445 85 85 or by filling in the online contact form at www.thehagueuniversity.com/enrolment-contact-form english the process and food technology programme is offered in english so proof of proficiency in english is required bachelor s candidates who were educated in the netherlands or whose secondary education was in english are exempt from taking an english proficiency test in all other cases you will have to take a toefl test of english as a foreign language or ielts international english language testing system test if your english test results fall short of the programme requirements but are above a certain level you can follow our six-month or one-year english preparatory school programme the minimum toefl and ielts requirements are provided in the tables below process and food technology toefl paper-based toefl computer-based toefl internet-based ielts overall ielts speaking ielts reading ielts writing 550 213 80 6.0 www.thehagueuniversity.nl/pft ielts listening

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more information about this programme for programme information feel free to contact mr m.l maloncy on +31 70 445 89 44 or by e-mail at pft@hhs.nl for information regarding the application process diplomas english language requirements or the tuition fees visit our website www.thehagueuniversity.nl/enrolment or contact the enrolment centre on +31 070 445 85 85 or via an online form www.thehagueuniversity.nl/enrolment-contact-form for information regarding visa procedures scholarships accommodation or insurance please visit our website www.thehagueuniversity.nl or contact the international office on +31 070 445 85 05 or by e-mail at internationaloffice@hhs.nl experience the hague university open days and university visits visit one of our open days join in with trial study days and take your own personal tour through the university the best way to get a taste of life here on campus is to join in one of our open days it s a great opportunity to tour our impressive campus ask questions about different programmes meet students and staff and see what our city is like please check our website www.thehagueuniversity.nl for current open day information if you cannot make it to an open day you are still more than welcome to come by yourself just let us know when you plan to be here and we will arrange for someone to show you around please send your visit request by e-mail to study-information@hhs.nl colophon editor communications marketing the hague university of applied sciences print opmeer b.v the netherlands we have done our utmost to provide you with the best possible information about studying with us but changes may be made to the educational programme therefore no rights can be derived from the information in this brochure for the latest information please consult our website www.thehagueuniversity.nl september 2010 the hague university the hague university visiting address johanna westerdijkplein 75 2521 en the hague the netherlands postal address p.o box 13336 2501 eh the hague the netherlands international office t +31 70 445 85 05 e internationaloffice@hhs.nl www.thehagueuniversity.nl office hours 11 a.m 3 p.m monday thursday note office hours are limited during official academic holidays our 21,000 students come from all over the world with more than 135 different nationalities we are a diverse and lively group our students can choose from more than 50 different programmes whilst making use of the excellent facilities that the university has to offer like a state of the art library computer facilities and science labs we have several restaurants extensive sports facilities and student lounges where you can unwind and make new friends.

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