The aim of the programme is to provide a degree-level education in food science and technology, from which the graduates can enter a career in the food industry or employment in other sectors of the food chain, or related scientific sectors or self-employment.
Core courses
Introduction to Food Science
Engineering Drawing
Food Biochemistry
Food Microbiology I
Nutritional Physiology
Basic Mathematics
Elective courses
Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Development
Introduction to Micro and Macro Economics
Principles of Accounting
Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of Development
Agriculture and Rural Development
Communication Skills I
Core courses
Food Physical Chemistry
Principles of Food Engineering I
Introductory to Food Biotechnology
Food Analysis and Instrumentation
Computer Applications
Introductory Statistics
Communication Skills II
Elective courses
Introduction to Agribusiness
Introduction to Agricultural Extension
Introductory Anthropology
Principle of Administration and Management
Extension Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Core courses
Food Analysis and Instrumentation II
Food Enzymology
Principles of Food Engineering II
Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology II
Principles of Food Processing and Preservation
Elective courses
Extension Methods
Macroeconomics
Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
Introduction to Gender and Development
Communication Skills I
Core courses
Unit Operations in Food Processing I
Technology of Fruits and Vegetables
Technology of Meat and Fish
Sensory Evaluation of Foods and Product Development
Technology of Legumes and Oilseeds
Food Storage and Handling
Food and Nutrition Security
Elective courses
Agricultural Administration and Management
Environmental Impact Assessment and Management
Nutritional Biochemistry
Business Laws and Ethics
Extension Programme Planning and Evaluation
Core courses
Research Project I
Research Methods in Food Science and Proposal Development
Applied Food Biotechnology
Food Quality Assurance and Legislation
Food Hygiene
Unit Operations in Food Processing II
Technology of Milk Products
Material Science for Food Technologists
Elective courses
Gender and Development
Communication Skills I
Electronic Commerce
Information and Communication Management
Core courses
Fermentation Technology
Technology of Spices and Non-alcoholic Beverages
Pilot Plant Processes
Plant and Equipment Layout and Maintenance
Food Economics and Industry Management
Food Packaging, Research Project II
Elective courses
Technology of Cereals
Tubers and Sugar
Policy Analysis for Food and Nutrition
Nutrition Information
Education and Communication
Agribusiness Skills II
Graduates in this program are employed in various capacities like; in the food industry or employment in other sectors of the food chain (e.g. food supply, manufacture), or related scientific sectors and associated regulatory and advisory works. Graduates can also be self-employed. Also, continue to pursue a PhD degree.