Five years. Ten semesters. Fifty-five courses taught as one integrated science.

A year-by-year map of what you'll study — with the full course catalogue available as a PDF for detailed reference, and assessment specifics.

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— Year 01 / Semesters 1–2

Year One Foundations of science and society.

— Semester 01 6 courses · 36 ECTS

SAFS 101
Calculus for Agriculture & Food Science
Differential and integral calculus, linear algebra, and probability — applied to agricultural and biological problems.
6ECTS
SAFS 102
General Chemistry
Atomic theory, reactions, thermodynamics, and an introduction to biomolecular chemistry — the chemical foundation for all later science.
6ECTS
SAFS 103
Informatics
Computer systems, spreadsheets, data management, networks, and an introduction to digital technologies in modern agriculture.
6ECTS
SAFS 104
Bioethics, Governance & Animal Welfare
Ethical frameworks, EU and global regulation, animal welfare standards, and bioethical dilemmas across agri-food systems.
6ECTS
SAFS 105
Sociology of Food & Mediterranean Gastronomy
Food and social structure, cultural identity, geographical indications (PDO/PGI), and the symbolic dimensions of Mediterranean cuisine.
6ECTS
SAFS 106
Mediterranean Biodiversity, Climate Change & Circular Economy
Biodiversity and conservation, climate stress on living organisms, and the principles of circular bio-economy in Mediterranean ecosystems.
6ECTS

— Semester 02 6 courses · 36 ECTS

— Year 02 / Semesters 3–4

Year Two Disciplinary depth.

— Semester 03 6 courses · 36 ECTS

— Semester 04 6 courses · 36 ECTS

— Year 03 / Semesters 5–6

Year Three Integration across the system.

— Semester 05 6 courses · 36 ECTS

— Semester 06 6 courses · 36 ECTS

— Year 04 / Semesters 7–8

Year Four Specialisation & research.

— Semester 07 7 courses · 42 ECTS

— Semester 08 7 courses · 42 ECTS

— Year 05 / Semesters 9–10

Year Five Master's research.

— Semester 09 5 courses · 30 ECTS

— Semester 10 Diploma thesis · 30 ECTS

SAFS 1000

Diploma Thesis

A substantial original research project across seven phases — from topic selection through literature review, method development, data collection, analysis, writing, and oral defence.

30ECTS

— SAFS 1000 · The diploma thesis

Semester 10 · 30 ECTS · ~30 weeks

An original research project at the close of the programme.

Project phases

~30

Weeks of work

1:1

Faculty supervision

Each student designs and conducts a substantial individual research project under faculty supervision — typically integrated into one of the programme's active research labs. Topics span field trials, food laboratory work, sensor and remote-sensing studies, surveys and stakeholder consultations, food product development, and computational modelling.

— PHASE 01

Topic & proposal

— PHASE 02

Literature review

— PHASE 03

Method development

— PHASE 04

Data collection

— PHASE 05

Data analysis

— PHASE 06

Writing

— PHASE 07

Oral defence

— Full course catalogue

Every course, in complete detail.

The full course catalogue contains every course's complete content description, prerequisite chains, weekly hours, laboratory components, and assessment specifics. It's the authoritative reference document used by registrars, credit-recognition committees, and serious applicants planning their study path.

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Course catalogue 2026–27

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— September 2027 entry

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