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Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong

Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science and Safety

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

DEGREE TYPE

BSc

DURATION

2 up to

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science and Safety focuses on the study of food quality, safety, and technology. Students will explore various aspects of food production and processing while gaining knowledge in microbiology, chemistry, and nutrition. The program aims to prepare graduates to address contemporary food safety challenges.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in food safety inspection, quality assurance, nutrition consultancy, and research roles within the food industry. They may work in government agencies, food manufacturing companies, or research institutions.

Programme Aims

The Programme aims to equip graduates with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in food science and safety, including food chemistry, nutritional science, food microbiology, food sensory and evaluation, food engineering and quality control and food safety management. A broad spectrum of these modules are designed to well facilitate students competency to perform effectively in the food, nutrition and catering industries as well as to solve the technical problematic issues related to the field of food science and safety. It will also provide students with generic management skills, work integrated learning either in local or overseas food and related industries for strengthening their employability in the competitive community.

Professional Recognition

This programme has been approved by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department of the Hong Kong Government (FEHD). Successful completion of this course graduates, their qualifications have been covered and exempted from the examination to obtain the registration of the Food Hygiene Manager under the scheme. Graduates can apply for qualified testing professionals to the Testing Professional Certification Scheme of the Hong Kong Association of Testing, Inspection and Certification (HKTIC).

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