Application
Applicants who have concluded their undergraduate coursework in the areas of Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Micriobiology, Biochemistry or similar subject areas may apply to the Food Science and Technology Program leading to the Master’s degree. Those who hold a Master’s degree in the areas of Food Science or similar areas may also apply to the Food Science and Technology Program leading to the doctoral degree.
The following documents must be presented with the application:
- Copy of the diploma(s) or equivalent document(s)
- Undergraduate academic transcripts if applying to the Food Science and Technology Program leading to the Master’s program, and academic undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) transcripts if applying to the Food Science and Technology Program leading to the doctoral degree
- Curriculum vitae
- Research plan (the candidate should briefly indicate a theme for developing his/her master’s/PhD research in addition to indicating a potential adviser)
- A 3×4 photograph
- Application fee receipt
- Three reference letters. Download the letter template.
Reference letters should be sent through email (tca@ufv.br) directly by the recommender. All the other documents related to the application must be sent through the website (www3.dti.ufv.br/ppg/sisppg-inscricao-pos/instrucoes-inscricao-candidato).
The selection process will be based upon:
- The academic performance of the applicants at the undergraduate level (and at the Master’s level, for doctoral applicants) based on an analysis of the academic transcript
- An analysis of the curriculum vitae, highlighting participation in scientific meetings, courses and tutoring, scientific publications (abstracts and technical notes, scientific articles, books and book chapters) and professional experience, when applicable
- An analysis of the reference letters
- A written selection exam, which will consist in the interpretation of a scientific paper. Applicants who did not achieve a grade equal to or greater than 60% (sixty percent) in the written exam will be considered eliminated.
Deadlines:
The deadline for sending all the documentation is May 30 (for the second school semester application) and September 30 (for the first school semester application).
Application fees:
Brazilian applicants and Foreign applicants: R$116,00
Foreign resident alien applicants should pay the fee by wire transfer, with the following data for credit:
Bank: Banco do Brasil S/A.
Institution name: Universidade Federal de Viçosa
Address: Av. P.H Rolfs, s/n – Campus Universitário
Viçosa-MG – CEP: 36570-900.
SWIFT: BRASBRRJBHE (No need to provide the bank account number).
To further queries, do not hesitate to contact us through the following address:
Secretaria do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos
Departamento de Tecnologia de Alimentos
Universidade Federal de Viçosa
36570-000 Viçosa-MG, Brasil
Telephone: +55 (31) 3899-2226
Fax: +55 (31) 3899-2230
E-mail: tca@ufv.br
