As part of extension studies called Food Hygienist Examination, a course in management of food and environmental health control is held in 19th September – 7th October in Viikki. The Food Hygienist Examination is also a part of Specialist Degree in Veterinary Medicine in the field of food and environmental hygiene as well as hygiene of food manufacture.
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The aim of the Food Hygienist Examination is to increase the expertise of veterinarians working in various sectors of food and environmental hygiene. In addition to the aforementioned course in management of food and environmental health control, these extension studies consist of practical training in municipal food and environmental health control unit and working as a meat inspection veterinarian. The student has to pass two examinations to complete the studies.