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The undergraduate degree in Food Science and Technology covers the full educational spectrum of food science and technology, with a focus on four themes, namely: food quality and safety; new food product innovation; food processing; and nutrition. Students will acquire knowledge of the science and technology of food, across the whole value chain. This spans upstream agricultural science and urban farming technology, to food science and manufacturing technology, food safety and sensory science, to downstream nutritional science and food waste valorisation. This multidisciplinary programme is the only International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) accredited degree in Singapore.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Food Science
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The undergraduate degree in Food Science and Technology covers the full educational spectrum of food science and technology, with a focus on four themes, namely: food quality and safety; new food product innovation; food processing; and nutrition. Students will acquire knowledge of the science and technology of food, across the whole value chain. This spans upstream agricultural science and urban farming technology, to food science and manufacturing technology, food safety and sensory science, to downstream nutritional science and food waste valorisation. This multidisciplinary programme is the only International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) accredited degree in Singapore.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
92+
62+
180+
4 Years
Aug
Tuition fees
Domestic
8,250 SGD
International
20,000 SGD
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BSc (Hons) in Food Science and Technology
Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore, Singapore
48 monthsProgramme duration
20,000 SGDTuition Fee/year
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Food Science
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Food Science
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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