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Food Science & Nutrition
Learn to develop innovative and nutritious food products that will improve the well-being of the community. Globally recognised by the International Union of Food Science & Technology, this course gives you an all-rounded and comprehensive foundation in food safety, product development, ingredient applications, food chemistry and microbiology, and nutrition science.
Course details
| Field of study | Applied Sciences |
| Certification offered | Diploma in Food Science & Nutrition |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Sciences cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-3 |
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA | 1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-6 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-6 |
Course modules
Core modules
- Applied Calculus in Scientific Processes
- Biochemical Analysis
- Chemical Laboratory Skills
- Data & Statistical Methods
- Instruments & Measurements
- Applied Science Project (WIU)
- Food Hygiene Practice
- Macronutrients Analysis
- Microbial Cultivation & Control
- Nutrition Interpretation
- Sensory Evaluation
- Unit Operations
Complementary electives
- General Studies
Core modules
- Diagnostics in Food Microbiology
- Food Ingredient Applications
- Food Regulation Management
- Food Service Technology
- Micronutrients & Trace Elements Analysis
- Nutrition Planning
- Food Packaging
- Food Technology
- Food Safety Management System
- Therapeutic Nutrition
- Food Safety Analysis Project (WIU)
- Therapeutic Diet Design Project (WIU)
Complementary electives
- General Studies
Core modules
- Food Business & Marketing
- Food Product Innovation
- Food Security & Sustainability
- Nutrition Service & Applications
- Product Concept & Development Project (WIU)
- Internship Programme (WIU)
- Final Year Project (WIU)
Complementary electives
- General Studies
Internship
| Internship duration | 12 or 24 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Research and Development (R&D): As food technicians in food companies working on product development or modification.
- Production/ Manufacturing: As executives in food manufacturing and production companies, ensuring products are produced in a consistent, safe and cost-efficient manner.
- Quality Control/ Quality Assurance: As executives who implement and ensure production and manufacturing processes comply with government regulations and certifications requirements.
- Dietetics and Nutrition: As assistants in dietetics and food service management in the healthcare sector.
- Public Health and Community Nutrition: As officers at health promotion agencies, specialist health centres and nutrition consultancy firms.
- Sales and Marketing: As business development, technical sales or marketing executives identifying new market trends, conducting market research and providing technical support.
- Accreditation: As regulatory and legislative executives involved in inspecting and certifying food companies in food hygiene, HACCP, halal, kosher and ISO certifications.
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.