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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences With Second Major Infuture Foods

The Second Major in Future Foods (FF), led by NTU, will offer two specialized tracks. It is distinguished by several unique features:

a) It is designed as a Second Major focuses on the broadening in learning and has been welcomed by the food industry.

b) It is the only education curriculum with WUR partnership in Singapore;

c) It is the only food education curriculum with a perspective in food sustainability

Nanyang Technological University
School of Biological Sciences
Course type: Full-time
Course duration: 4 years

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Course details

Minor/Second Major offered
  • The NTU centric second major focuses on sustainable food and nutrition. The compulsory courses are offered by NTU and include Food Chemistry & Nutrition, Future Foods – Introduction to Advanced Meat Alternatives, Food Standard – Food Safety & Risk Assessment, Food Process Technologies and Production System, Data Analytics in Food Systems. Students will have a list of NTU and WUR electives to choose from.
Field of study
Sciences
Certification offered
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with Second Major in Future Foods
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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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Internship

Internship duration20 weeks
Internship timeframeYear 3 Semester 1 or Year 3 Semester 2

Students have the flexibility to go for internship in year 3 or year 4, as long as they complete it before graduation.

Overseas exposure programme

The duration is about 4-8 weeks (short term) or 6 months (long term) depending on the programme and it is non-compulsory. There are 2 types of programmes: Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP) and GEM Explorer programme. Check NTU's website for information on programme eligibility and application. BSFF (Global Immersion -WUR Track) will undergo one semseter exchange to Wageningen University.

Career prospects

You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:

  • Clinical Researcher
  • Management Associate
  • Hospital Executive
  • Healthcare Operations Executive
  • Pharmaceutical Sales
  • Research Officer
  • Health Policy Analyst
  • Project Officer
  • Laboratory Manager
  • Scientific Writer
Please contact NTU's Career Advice Office for any enquiries and appointment.

Graduate employment outcomes

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

How to register

Direct Admissions with NTU

You may register here.