BSc (Hons) Scheme in Food Science and Nutrition (Food Safety and Technology / Human Nutrition and Health) 48 months Undergraduate Program By The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The following programmes are offered under the above Scheme:

  • BSc (Hons) in Food Safety and Technology
  • BSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition and Health / BSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition and Health (Nutrition in Practice)

All admitted students will follow a Common Year One curriculum. After their first year of study, students can choose to continue with their initial choice or switch to another within the Faculty of Science. Those who wish to switch can choose their preferred departmental scheme/programme through a ranking assessment.

BSc (Hons) in Food Safety and Technology

Programme Aims

We aim to foster graduates who are skilled food technologists, food innovators, and vigilant food safety officers, enabling them to become leaders in the food industry and the government, to improve food quality and safety for the benefit of the community.

Our programme equips students with the scientific and engineering skills needed to understand, characterise, and manipulate food for various applications. The diverse and intricate training enables students to become all-round competitive graduates with professional knowledge, communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and social responsibility to lead international programmes. The programme cultivates analytical and critical thinking abilities, creativity, problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a global outlook. 

BSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition and Health / BSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition and Health (Nutrition in Practice)

Programme Aims

We aim to nurture graduates who are capable of integrating the scientific principles of nutrition into practical applications in various community and food service settings, thereby enhancing public health and well-being.

Our programme equips students with a comprehensive understanding of human nutrition and its pivotal role in promoting health and preventing diseases. By fostering a thorough understanding of the biochemical, physiological, and societal roles of nutrients and dietary patterns in maintaining health, we develop students' ability to assess community nutritional needs, plan and implement nutrition programmes, and evaluate their outcomes.

Program overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The following programmes are offered under the above Scheme:

  • BSc (Hons) in Food Safety and Technology
  • BSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition and Health / BSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition and Health (Nutrition in Practice)

All admitted students will follow a Common Year One curriculum. After their first year of study, students can choose to continue with their initial choice or switch to another within the Faculty of Science. Those who wish to switch can choose their preferred departmental scheme/programme through a ranking assessment.

BSc (Hons) in Food Safety and Technology

Programme Aims

We aim to foster graduates who are skilled food technologists, food innovators, and vigilant food safety officers, enabling them to become leaders in the food industry and the government, to improve food quality and safety for the benefit of the community.

Our programme equips students with the scientific and engineering skills needed to understand, characterise, and manipulate food for various applications. The diverse and intricate training enables students to become all-round competitive graduates with professional knowledge, communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and social responsibility to lead international programmes. The programme cultivates analytical and critical thinking abilities, creativity, problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a global outlook. 

BSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition and Health / BSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition and Health (Nutrition in Practice)

Programme Aims

We aim to nurture graduates who are capable of integrating the scientific principles of nutrition into practical applications in various community and food service settings, thereby enhancing public health and well-being.

Our programme equips students with a comprehensive understanding of human nutrition and its pivotal role in promoting health and preventing diseases. By fostering a thorough understanding of the biochemical, physiological, and societal roles of nutrients and dietary patterns in maintaining health, we develop students' ability to assess community nutritional needs, plan and implement nutrition programmes, and evaluate their outcomes.

Admission requirements

23+
4+
32+
80+
590+
6+
180+
4 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

-
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International Students

22,436 USD
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