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For candidates who have prior training in fields such as biochemistry, microbiology and other aspects of engineering, this course offers special training for the brewery sector and enables them to gain a high-level, professional qualification.

This programme is designed to provide training and preparation for professional practice in the brewery sector. It comprises theoretical and practical training as well as a placement- dissertation in industry.

Schematic description of the course components

1. Theoretical training
The theoretical training includes the biochemistry, chemistry and the microbiology of procedures used in the malting house and the brewery. It also covers the practical and technological aspects linked to these two industries as well as the organoleptic aspects. It will widen students’ knowledge of related subjects such as the chemistry and microbiology of foodstuffs.

2. Placement-dissertation
The aim of this work is to enable students to discover the brewery sector in a practical context. They will familiarize themselves with the activity of a team working on a specific problem related to the production of malt or beer. They will have to use the theoretical knowledge they have acquired in the framework of a piece of scientific research (ability to analyze the context of the problem from all perspectives, understand the methodology adopted and analyze the team’s results). In addition, students will become more familiar with the different analytic techniques (e.g. GC-MS and HPLC) applied to brewing/malting.

This work is sponsored by a lecturer from the Master programme and a manufacturer. It forms the subject of a written report and a public oral defence before a group of lecturers and researchers whose work relates to the area of the placement.

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This programme may only be taken after gaining a first Master’s degree for 2^nd cycle studies worth at least 300 credits. It may lead to doctoral training.

See the general admission requirements

Specific procedures :

Special procedures :

• degree in chemistry and bioindustries, agricultural bio-engineering, bio-engineering or engineering from a Belgian university or a degree recognized as equivalent by the Faculty of Biological, Agricultural and Environmental Engineering.

• adequate command of French is required.

Mature students

The Advanced Master in Bio-engineering : Brewery is open to adults. It provides candidates who already have some experience with more advanced practical and theoretical training in the field of brewery and enables them to broaden or change the focus of their professional career in this constantly changing sector. The strong link between the theoretical aspects of the training and the practical work placement sponsored by a manufacturer gives added value to the training and facilitates entry into the brewery sector.

The teaching staff on the programme have a wide variety of backgrounds, both academic and industrial, and at an international level : this enables candidates to acquire themultidisciplinary knowledge necessary to understand these complex subjects. Being able to join a unit at the forefront of brewing research and undertaking a research placement sponsored by a manufacturer are major benefits for candidates who wish to improve their knowledge of the brewery world.

The methods by which students are assessed include written and/or oral examinations as well as a placement which forms the subject of a written report and a public oral defence before a group of lecturers and researchers whose work relates to the area of the placement.

Mobility and/or international links

The wide variety of participants on the programme for the Advanced Master in Bio-engineering : Brewery gives it a strong international outlook and offers many useful opportunities for exchanging experiences. There is special emphasis in the syllabus on globalization of the sector e.g. sourcing raw materials or problems in production methods. It is possible to undertake a placement in an international unit: this is clear evidence of the international scope of this Master.

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