Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Safety and Technology
Entrance Year
Programme Code 15454
Mode of Study Full-time
Normal Duration 4 Years
Fund Type Government-Funded
Credits Required for Graduation
Students admitted 2021 intake cohort or before: Minimum 120 credits
Students admitted 2022 intake cohort onwards: Minimum 122 credits
Programme Leaders
Dr Marcus Wong
BSc, MSc, PhD
Remarks
- The number of credits required is dependent on individual HKDSE attainment.
- Students who admitted in 2022 & 2023 intake cohort should have completed 1.5 Years with common curriculum under Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Biotechnology, Food Safety and Chemical Technology (12459) before enrolling to the programme
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
The Curriculum
Curriculum Structure for students admitted in 2022 & 2023 intake cohort
Curriculum Structure for students admitted in 2021 intake cohort or before
Enquiry
Miss Cynthia Lau
- TU306
- 3400 8793
- shin-ying-cynthia.lau@polyu.edu.hk