Professional Education
To tackle the major global challenges our society is facing, Wageningen University & Research educates professionals around the world by offering high quality knowledge on healthy food and the living environment. WUR focuses on ‘lifelong learning’ educational ecosystems, ranging from MBAs and postgraduate study programmes to summer schools, online courses and MOOCs.
Custom-Made Programmes
Working closely with the greenest and most sustainable university in the world, we will bring Knowledge in Action by designing customised training programmes. Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has abundant expertise, technology, facilities and ideas.
All Courses and Programmes
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Advanced Biochemical Analysis of Foods - Product Authenticity and ToxicologyIn this online master’s course learn about analytical techniques used for analysis of pesticides, toxins, additives, biofunctionals and markers to trace food. -
Advanced Food Microbiology - Minimal Processing, Preservation and FermentationIn this online master's course learn about the impact on food quality of the ecology and physiology of viruses, bacteria and fungi and how to enhance functionality. -
Predicting Food Quality - Solving Food Science Problems by ModellingIn this online master's course learn to analyse, evaluate and solve problems related to food quality, using mathematical, quantitative modelling tools. -
Advanced Molecular Gastronomy - from Ingredients to Food TextureIn this online master's course learn how physical and chemical properties of products are linked to sensorial properties, focusing on ice cream, bread and beer. -
Food Toxicology - Toxicity and Risk Assessment of Avoidable Chemicals in FoodIn this online master's course learn about the toxicity and risk assessments of avoidable chemicals (like additives, pesticides, flavours, etc) in food. -
Sustainable Food and Bioprocessing - Flow and Pinch AnalysisIn this online master's course learn to evaluate technologies with respect to efficiency of raw material, water and energy use and sustainable process system design. -
Product and Process Design – Principles of consumer-oriented food product design (PPD-DL I)In this online master’s course learn of the continuous need for new products and how to apply and assess methods for successful consumer-oriented food design. -
Advanced Molecular Gastronomy - Physical and Chemical Aspects of Flavour PairingIn this online master's course learn how the physical and chemical properties of wine and chocolate –sweet, savoury, astringent- are related to sensory perception. -
Food Toxicology - Toxicity and Risk Assessment of Unavoidable Chemicals in FoodIn this online master's course you will study the toxicity and risk assessments of unavoidable chemicals in food (like contaminants, natural toxins, etc). -
Product and Process Design – Idea generation and selection of a product concept (PPD-DL II)In this online master’s course learn to apply creative thinking to design, select and appraise new product concepts, based on company and competitor environment. -
Biorefinery: From Biomass to Building Blocks of Biobased ProductsLearn how to design an effective biorefinery to obtain valuable components from various biobased feedstocks such as plants, organisms and waste streams. -
Capstone Business and Operations for a Circular Bio-EconomyUse this Capstone project to integrate the technological processes with the business and operations aspects to develop a sustainable biobased practice. -
Capstone Chemistry and Technology for SustainabilityUse this Capstone project to design a sustainable biobased process from biomass to finished product and help your company switch from fossil to renewable resources. -
Capstone Economics and Policies for a Circular Bio-EconomyInterdisciplinarity is central in this part, linking the various sections in this MicroMasters® programme. -
Catalytic Conversions for Biobased Chemicals and ProductsDesign new (bio)catalytic conversion routes that allow you to use biobased feedstocks to their highest potential as building blocks for chemicals, materials and fuels. -
Economics and Policies in a Biobased EconomyLead your company in dealing with the economics and policies governing the transition to biobased resources and build a profitable sustainable business. -
From Fossil Resources to Biomass: A Business and Economics PerspectiveDiscover how to use microorganisms and catalysts to create biobased products, and how to market and sell those products in a profitable business model. -
From Fossil Resources to Biomass: A Chemistry PerspectiveDiscover how use of microorganisms and catalysts instead of fossil resources can create biobased products for the production of food, chemicals and energy-carriers. -
MicroMasters Business and Operations for a Circular Bio-EconomyLearn more about the business and operations of a circular economy and gain the skills to make the switch to biobased resources. -
MicroMasters Chemistry and Technology for SustainabilityEarn a MicroMasters® programme credential and help drive the transition from fossil resources to renewable ones and engineer a biobased future.