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Master in Fungal Alternative Proteins & Food Biotechnology

Develop fungal protein and food fermentation products end to end, from strain and process design to sensory science, regulation and scale-up.

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Level
Master
Modules
12
Duration
Full professional programme
Format
Live online
School
Biotechnology
What you will study

12 modules, one growing line of knowledge.

Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project.

At a glance

How the programme grows, phase by phase.

PHASE 1
Foundations
  • Global Protein Systems and Market Drivers
  • Fungal Species for Food Production
  • Strain Development for Food Applications
  • Biomass Fermentation Processes
PHASE 2
Practice
  • Precision Fermentation of Food Ingredients
  • Solid-State and Traditional Fungal Fermentations
  • Downstream Processing and Texturisation
  • Nutrition, Digestibility and Allergenicity
PHASE 3
Application & project
  • Sensory Science and Product Formulation
  • Food Safety and Novel Food Regulation
  • Techno-Economics, LCA and Scale-Up
  • Capstone Product and Process Project
What you will be able to do

Master in Fungal Alternative Proteins & Food Biotechnology

By the end you will have worked through:

  • Global Protein Systems and Market Drivers
  • Fungal Species for Food Production
  • Strain Development for Food Applications
  • Biomass Fermentation Processes
  • Precision Fermentation of Food Ingredients
Your learning path

Where this programme sits in the school.

Before · DiplomaDiploma in Mycelium BiomaterialsYou are here · MasterMaster in Fungal Alternative Proteins & Food Biotechnology
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FAQ

Questions about this programme

Do I need experience to study Master in Fungal Alternative Proteins & Food Biotechnology?

A previous course or diploma, or professional experience in the field, is recommended.

How is Master in Fungal Alternative Proteins & Food Biotechnology taught?

Live online, in 12 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.

What certificate do I get?

Fungaris issues a master certificate on completion. Accreditations are assessed according to the training completed and the local regulations of each country.

How it is taught

Live, in a small group, with a real project.

i.A live professorMycologists, biologists, engineers and chefs who work in the field.
ii.A small groupQuestions in every session, and classmates from many countries.
iii.A real projectEach programme closes with applied work, reviewed by your professor.
iv.A certificateIssued by Fungaris on completion of the programme.
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Pay in full with a 20% reduction, or reserve your place with 40% and pay the rest in monthly instalments.

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