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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026

Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology

The programme focuses on four themes of the science and technology of foods: food quality and safety, food product innovation, food processing and nutrition.

National University of Singapore
College of Humanities and Sciences
Course type: Full-time
Course duration: 4 Years (Honours)
Diploma holders are eligible up to 20 academic units of course exemptions (Unrestricted Electives). Learn more.

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Course details

Minor/Second Major offered
  • Application is required for the Second Major in Food Science, Second Major and Minor in Nutrition as these are restricted programmes.
  • Students are allowed to read both restricted (subject to approval) and unrestricted Minors/Second Majors offered within the College of Humanities and Sciences as well as by other colleges/faculties/schools in the University.
Field of study
  • Sciences
  • Health Sciences
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • Food Science and Technology Research and Innovation
Specialisation can be declared in any year of study.
Certification offered
Bachelor of Sciences (Honours) in Food Science and Technology
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:

QualificationRequirement
A-Level
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Polytechnic Diploma
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International Baccalaureate Diploma
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NUS High School Diploma
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International and other qualifications
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  • If you have a medical condition or disability, you should share your condition in your admission application. This is for the University to better understand your needs for support and resources during your studies, and to ascertain if required provisions are available.

Internship

Students can opt to undertake the following internship opportunities as an unrestricted elective:

  1. Undergraduate Professional Internship Programme (UPIP) - the field/industry need not be directly related to the course of study, and students can choose between special term (10 weeks) or regular semester (18 weeks) internships.
  2. Food industry-specific internship during the special term or the regular semester.

Overseas exposure programme

Students in general are eligible for semester-long Student Exchange Programmes (SEP) subject to the following criteria:

  • Full-time NUS students
  • Complete at least 2 semesters of study at NUS
  • Maintain a minimum CAP of 3.0
  • Have a good disciplinary record
  • Completed or reading SP1541/FAS1101 or its equivalent at the time of SEP application

Career prospects

You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:

  • Research and Development Manager
  • Research Officer
  • Quality Assurance Manager
  • Chemist
  • Nutrition Scientist
  • Food Application Technologist
  • Food Regulatory Specialist
  • Flavour Scientist
  • Sensory Scientist
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

Graduate employment outcomes

Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2024 for more information.

How to register

Direct Admissions with NUS

You may register here.