Master of Science in Food Science

The programme is designed to train highly skilled postgraduates in Food Science and related fields to professional level. These graduates will be able to undertake advanced research and plan for the implementation of food and nutrition programmes in all community levels in the country towards alleviating food and nutrition security problems.

Semester 1

Core courses:

Food Chemistry and Analysis

Food Microbiology, Food Engineering

Research Methods and Data Analysis

Advanced Food Biotechnology

Elective courses:

Fruit and Vegetable Technology

Cereal, Legumes and Oilseeds

Food Quality and Safety management

Food Toxicology

Semester 2

Core courses:

Food Sensory Evaluation, Food Packaging.

Transportation and Marketing.

Food and Nutrition Security.

Research Innovation Management and Commercialization.

Research Proposal Writing.

Elective courses:

Food Risk Analysis.

Dairy Technology.

Meat and Fish Technology.

Sugar, Spices and Condiments Technology.

Beverage Technology.

Semester 3 and 4

MSc. Dissertation.