Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Food Science and Nutrition (JS3255)
Entrance Year Sept 2026
Programme Code JS3255
Mode of Study Full-time
Normal Duration 4 years
Programme Intake 152 (Combined intake for programmes JS3008, JS3011, JS3030 and JS3255)
Fund Type Government-Funded
Credits Required for Graduation
120 credits plus training credits
Remarks
- Students will receive either one of the following awards upon successful completion of all graduation requirements:
- BSc (Hons) in Food Safety and Technology
- BSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition and Health / BSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition and Health (Nutrition in Practice)
Entry Scholarship
- A departmental entry scholarship will be granted to students with high HKDSE achievements admitted via JUPAS and Non-JUPAS. The award criteria for the scholarship are listed on the Departmental webpage. Please contact the department for the most updated information.
Aims and Characteristics
The following programmes are offered under the above Scheme:
- BSc (Hons) in Food Safety and Technology
- BSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition and Health / BSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition and Health (Nutrition in Practice)
All admitted students will embark on a Common Year One curriculum. Towards the end of year one, students may choose to pursue either Food Safety and Technology or Human Nutrition and Health. Alternatively, they may apply to switch to another major within the Faculty of Science. Students wishing to switch will need to participate in a competitive process through a ranking assessment, which considers a combination of the entrance qualification score, Year One GPA and interview performance.
Curriculum
All admitted students will follow the Faculty's common Year One curriculum, which consists of a few subjects that meet the General University Requirements (GUR), Free Electives and Core/Compulsory Subjects within the Faculty of Science that cover:
- Foundation sciences
- Quantitative skills
- Professional ethics
In the second semester of Year One, students will select their major (Food Safety and Technology or Human Nutrition and Health) as their focus beginning in Year Two. Students may be invited to participate in a selection interview or assessment based on their choice of major.
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