Program Overview
The Gastronomic Sciences program combines theoretical and practical knowledge in gastronomy, preparing graduates with a comprehensive understanding of the food production chain and its impact on society. The program offers specializations in specific sectors, including Culinary Arts, while maintaining a multidisciplinary perspective to foster adaptability and open-mindedness. Graduates are equipped with diverse skills and effective communication abilities, enabling them to connect and coordinate knowledge in various areas within the gastronomy sector.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Gastronomic Sciences course is a highly professional program that aims to provide a balance between theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of gastronomy. It adopts a vertical and horizontal approach, offering specializations in specific sectors while maintaining a multidisciplinary perspective to prepare graduates with open-mindedness and adaptability. In today's tourism industry, there is a growing demand for professionals who can meet the evolving needs of consumers, who increasingly seek experiences related to the territory, including its food and its impact on society. Thus, the program aims to develop professionals such as food and wine specialists with diverse skills and a comprehensive understanding of the entire food production chain, from its agricultural origins to its industrial transformations. Graduates of this program are equipped to connect and coordinate knowledge in the areas of production, regulations, hygiene, food safety, nutrition, and economics within the gastronomy sector, as well as in the humanities, arts, and aesthetics, through effective communication skills.
Outline:
Year 1
- Semester 1
- History of Gastronomy
- Food Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Law and Administrative Techniques of Food and Wine Facilities
- Food and Media
- Semester 2
- Science of Human Nutrition
- Italian Gastronomy (Campus Italy) / Maltese Gastronomy (Campus Malta)
- International Gastronomy
- Workshops and Seminars
Year 2
- Semester 1
- Statistics
- Computing
- Certification and Quality
- Raw Ingredients for Catering
- English Language
- Semester 2
- Hygiene and Microbiology
- Plant and Animal Production
- Workshops and Seminars
Year 3
- Semester 1
- Food and Wine Marketing
- Food Safety and Quality Control
- Dietetics
- Commercial and Agri-Food Law
- Semester 2
- Sensory Analysis
- Gastronomic Aesthetics
- Sustainable Gastronomy
- Workshops and Seminars
Year 4
- Specialization in Culinary Arts
- Semester 1
- Kitchen Operations and Culinary Techniques
- Artisan and Industrial Pastry and Baking
- Innovative Cuisine
- Elective Unit 1
- Internship 1
- Semester 2
- Elective Unit 2
- Internship 2
- Workshops and Seminars
Valletta Higher Education Institute Malta
Overview:
Valletta Higher Education Institute (VHEI) is a higher education institution located in Valletta, Malta. It offers a range of academic programs, including bachelor's and master's degrees.
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Academic Programs:
VHEI offers a Bachelor's Degree in Digital Arts (Animation), a Master's Degree, and a program in Gastronomic Sciences. *Admission:
VHEI provides information on the admission process for prospective students. *Campus VHEI:
The institution has a dedicated website section for information about the campus, including "About Us," "Why VHEI?," "Quality Assurance Policy," and "Work with us."Academic Programs:
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