Program Overview

Introduction to University Program

The university offers various programs in Food Science and Technology, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of food science and technology, as well as practical skills in areas such as food processing, food safety, and nutrition.

Undergraduate Program

The undergraduate program in Food Science and Technology is a four-year degree that covers a wide range of topics, including food chemistry, food microbiology, food engineering, and human nutrition. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of food science and technology, as well as practical skills in areas such as food processing and food safety.

Course Structure

The course structure for the undergraduate program in Food Science and Technology is as follows:

• Level 1000: FST1101B Science and Technology of Foods, CM1501 Organic Chemistry for Engineers, LSM1106 Molecular Cell Biology, ST1232 Statistics for Life Sciences
• Level 2000: FST2102B Chemistry of Food Components, FST2106 Post Harvest Food Processing, FST2109 Fundamentals of Food Engineering, FST2110 Food Microbiology and Fermentation, FST2201 Introduction to Human Nutrition
• Level 3000: FST3103 Advanced Food Engineering, FST3107 Sensory and Consumer Science, FST3108 Food Safety and Regulation, FST3109 Flavour Science, FST3110 Sustainable Food Packaging, FST3111 Food Analysis and Laboratory, FST3112 Food Quality Assurance and Control
• Level 4000: FST4103 Food Colloids and Components Science, FST4104 Food Product Innovation

Postgraduate Program

The postgraduate program in Food Science and Technology is a research-based degree that is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in areas such as food science, food technology, and nutrition. The program is available in two specializations: Research and Innovation, and Industrial Applications.

Specialisation in Food Science and Technology Research and Innovation

This specialization is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in areas such as food science, food technology, and nutrition, with a focus on research and innovation. The course structure for this specialization is as follows:

• Essential Course: FST4288 Honours Project in Food Science & Technology
• Select 2 courses to fulfill 8 Units: FST3288 Advanced UROPS in Food Science & Technology I, FST4102 Advanced Food Processing Technologies, FST4201 Current Topics in Food Science and Technology, FST4202 Nutritional Biochemistry, FST4203 Food Forensics, FST5201 Rheology and Textural Properties of Biomaterials, FST5202A Modern Food Fermentation, FST5203A Advanced Food Microbiological Analysis and Food Safety

Specialisation in Food Science and Technology Industrial Applications

This specialization is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in areas such as food science, food technology, and nutrition, with a focus on industrial applications. The course structure for this specialization is as follows:

• Essential Courses: FST4277 Professional Internship in Food Science & Technology, FST4278 Independent Study during Internship
• Select 1 course to fulfill 4 Units: FST3287 FST Professional Placement, FST2202 Food Commodities in Costa Rica, FST2203 Food Commodities in Indonesia, FST2204 Seafood Supply Chain in Japan and Singapore, FST2205 Industry Immersion in Food Science & Technology, SP2201 Agri-Science in Japan and Singapore, FST4102 Advanced Food Processing Technologies, FST4201 Current Topics in Food Science and Technology, FST4202 Nutritional Biochemistry, FST4203 Food Forensics, FST5201 Rheology and Textural Properties of Biomaterials, FST5202A Modern Food Fermentation, FST5203A Advanced Food Microbiological Analysis and Food Safety

Research Areas

The university's research areas in Food Science and Technology include:

• Flavour and Fermentation
• Food Bioactive Molecules
• Food Microbiology and Safety
• Food Processing and Engineering
• Human Nutrition
• Food Informatics and Artificial Intelligence
• Food Materials and Nanotechnology

Facilities and Equipment

The university has a range of facilities and equipment to support research and teaching in Food Science and Technology, including:

• Food processing and engineering laboratories
• Food microbiology and safety laboratories
• Human nutrition laboratories
• Food informatics and artificial intelligence laboratories
• Food materials and nanotechnology laboratories

Conclusion

The university's programs in Food Science and Technology are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of food science and technology, as well as practical skills in areas such as food processing, food safety, and nutrition. The programs are available at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and are supported by a range of research areas and facilities.