Program Overview
The Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology at Universidade Federal de Viçosa (PPGCTA/UFV) started in March 1975 (Master’s) and in March 1994 (Doctorate). The PPGCTA, with its 719 theses defended until June 28, 2013, is accredited by the competent bodies of the Ministry of Education (MEC).
The alumni of the Program are working in research institutes, in the food industry and related products or as faculty researchers from Brazilian and Latin American universities.
The student works on a full time basis, including in July and December to February, under the supervision of an Advisory Committee. It is therefore necessary to live in Viçosa, during the time they are enrolled in the course. The study plan is prepared based on the student’s prior experience, according to their interest in training and with the program’s objectives. The duration of the master’s is 18 to 24 months and the doctorate is 30 to 48 months.
CAPES, CNPq and FAPEMIG grants the Universidade Federal de Viçosa scholarships distributed to applicants that meet the specific requirements. The distribution of scholarships is made after the registration, in accordance with the priority of need. In addition, as part of the training, the student participates, assisting teachers in teaching undergraduate courses, and some can be availed as monitors. The foreign student must have resources to live on or receive PEC-PG scholarship (a partnership program / Graduate).
Presently, the program has 14 professors that advise 50 PhD students and 30 Masters students, all of whom are supported by approximately 10 postdocs, 15 technicians and administrative staff. Prof. Luis Antonio Minim is the present Coordinator of our graduate program.
Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology
Department of Food Technology – Universidade Federal de Viçosa
36570-000 Viçosa-MG, Brasil
Tel: +55 (31) 3899-2226 Fax: +55 (31) 3899-2580
e-mail: tca@ufv.br
