Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Food Science and Safety
- 4 years
- Duration
- Upon request
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Hong Kong
- Location
Program description
Programme Objectives
The curriculum aims to provide graduates with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in food science and safety, such as food chemistry, nutritional science, food microbiology, food sensory and assessment, food toxicology, quality control, and food safety management. A wide range of these courses are meant to help students develop the skills they need to operate efficiently in the food, nutrition, and catering sectors, as well as to address technical problems in the field of food science and safety. It will also equip students with generic management skills and work-integrated learning opportunities in local or international food and allied businesses, therefore increasing their employability in a competitive environment.
Career Prospects
Career Prospects Graduates may pursue one of the following careers:
- Food Scientists and Technologists
- Hygiene Supervisors.
- Quality Control Officers
- Food Supply Chain Auditors
- Government Health Inspectors
- Food Production Supervisors
- Global Food Buyers
Program structure
Core Courses
- Food Microbiology
- Food Analysis
- Food Sensory Evaluation
- Food Toxicology
- Advanced Topics in Food Science
- Food Chemistry
- Food Hygiene and Sanitation
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Advanced Food Processing
- Food Laws and Regulations
Programme Electives
- Food Testing and Certification
- Epidemiology and Public Health Management
- Dietetics and Molecular Nutrition
- Food Biotechnology
Price
- Tuition fee: To be announced
- Registration fee: 5,000 HKD (will be deducted from the first instalment of tuition fees)
- Student service fee (inclusive of student visa application fee and student insurance coverage in Hong Kong): 2,000 HKD
- Application fees:
- Regular application fee: 500 HKD
- Early Bird discounted application fee: 200 HKD
Requirements for applicants
- Completed THEi application form
- Appropriate level of English: IELTS Academic 5.5/TOEFL iBT 79
- High school certificate and transcript
- Final examination results (GCSE, USE, AISSE, etc.)
- Admission interview
About the university
The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) was founded in 2012 and is a Vocational Training Council (VTC) member institute. THEi provides over 20 professional "Applied Science-Oriented" degree programs in seven academic areas: Product and Fashion Design, Sports and International Event Management, Digital Construction and Building Services, Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management, Chinese Medicine and Food Science, Hotel Management and Culinary Arts and Technology, and Digital Technology and Innovative Business. These courses focus on industries with strong development potential in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. The programs combine practical applications and academic knowledge to guarantee that students can successfully apply what they have learnt.
THEi degree courses are approved by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, as well as the relevant professional associations when applicable. THEi's outstanding applied degree and professional education courses prepare graduates to be Work Ready and Future Ready. The institute also works closely with industry partners to give students with valuable platforms for their growth. All programs include work-integrated learning (WIL) and engage students in active learning pedagogies, with a heavy emphasis on project-based learning that involves real-world problem solving with and for local firms and professions.
Read more about the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
