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
Minimum Credits Required for Graduation
120 (depending on student’s academic attainment)
Remarks
- This programme has been restructured in JS3255 from 2025/26 onwards
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims
We aim to foster graduates who are skilled food technologists, 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 needed to understand, characterise and manipulate food for various applications. The diverse and intricate training develops students into all-round competitive graduates who lead international programmes in professional knowledge, communication skills, intellectual curiosity and social responsibility. The programme emphasises analytical and critical thinking abilities, creativity, problem-solving skills, teamwork and global outlook.
Programme Characteristics
The programme has an industry-oriented curriculum design. Students will be challenged with an active learning environment with engaging classes by a group of caring and supportive staff, supplemented with a wealth of outside classroom activities such as industrial visits (local and international), competitive internships, industrial and career seminars, research opportunities and academic exchanges. Students will also receive hands-on training on current techniques through extensive practical sessions.
Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be ready to take up careers in the food industry or enter postgraduate programmes. They will also be able to use the skills and knowledge that they gain from the programme for personal career development.
Recognition and Prospects
Professional Recognition
- This programme is accredited to the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) by its Higher Education Review Board, the largest food professional association in the USA, and the undergraduate standard of the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST), the largest global food professional association.
- Students may earn the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Intermediate Certificate and will be issued an additional ISO22000 certificate upon completion of the core subject Food Sanitation and Safety Management.
- Graduates are automatically recognised as Hygiene Managers by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.
- Graduates with 3 years of work experience in the food industry or a 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:
The option of Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE) is available to BScFST students. Students who opt for IE are required to attain IE subjects to complete the secondary major. Students who remain in the major study will continue the study progress with elective subjects. Both programmes are required to complete the Capstone Project
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