Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Safety and Technology
Entrance Year
Programme Code 15455-FST
Mode of Study Full-time
Normal Duration 4 years
Fund Type Government-Funded
Credits Required for Graduation 120 credits plus training credits
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims
We aim to foster graduates who are skilled food technologists and food innovators and vigilant food safety officers, enabling them to become leaders in the food industry and the government to promote better and safer food to benefit the community.
Our programme equips students with the scientific and engineering skills necessary to understand, characterise, and manipulate food for a wide range of applications. Through diverse and rigorous training, students develop into well-rounded, competitive graduates whose abilities are benchmarked against leading international programmes. In addition to professional knowledge, our curriculum fosters strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and a sense of social responsibility. The programme places particular emphasis on analytical and critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and a global perspective.
Recognition and Prospects
Professional Recognition
- This programme is approved by the
- Higher Education Review Board (HERB) of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), the largest food professional association in the USA
- International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST), the largest global food professional association
- Students may obtain the HACCP Intermediate Certificate and ISO22000 certificate upon completion of the core subject Food Sanitation and Safety Management.
- Graduates are automatically recognised as Hygiene Manager by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.
- Graduates with three years of work experience in the food or relevant industry are eligible to apply for the qualification “Certified Food Scientist” from the IFT. Please visit the IFT website for more information (https://www.ift.org/career-development/certification/get-your-cfs).
Career Prospects
Curriculum
The core curriculum for BSc (Hons) in Food Safety and Technology consists of 4 key elements including Basics Sciences, Essential Food Sciences, Food Technology and Food Safety & Quality:
On top of major curriculum, students are required to study 4-5 subjects under the elective pool, depends on which type of capstone project that students take. Students can choose either 3 credits Project in Literature Review, 3 credits Food Product Development Project or 6 credits Research Project.
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