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Food, Nutrition & Culinary Science
Allows you to develop recipes or food products which are delicious, nutritious and safe. Besides equipping you with knowledge in food and culinary science, food safety and human nutrition, you will also have hands-on training in baking and culinary skills.
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Course details
| Field of study | Applied Sciences |
| Track/Specialisation | This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
Allocation of options, electives or specialisations will depend on students fulfilling the prerequisite of completing selected modules, meeting criteria, and also availability of places in the respective courses. |
| Certification offered | Diploma in Food, Nutrition & Culinary Science |
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 |
One of the following relevant 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
Diploma-related modules
- Mathematics for Applied Science
- Laboratory and Workplace Safety
- Basic Microbiology
- Digitalisation in Applied Science
- Principles of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 1
- Statistics for Applied Science
- Cell Biology and Biochemistry
- Nutrition and Health
General modules
- Career Readiness
- Current Issues & Critical Thinking
- Leadership Fundamentals
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Effective Communication
- Global Studies
- Sports & Wellness
- Sustainability & Climate Action*
- Guided Learning
* Students must choose to take either Sustainability and Climate Action or Guided Learning.
Diploma-related modules
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Lifespan and Community Nutrition
- Chemistry of Food
- Baking and Culinary Technology
- Science of Food Ingredients
- Product Development and Marketing
- Food Safety and Quality Assurance
- Metabolism and Medical Nutrition Therapy Basics
General modules
- Leadership in Action
- Professional Communication
Diploma-related modules
- Major Project
Electives
- Central Kitchen Operations
- Food Processing and Packaging
- Metabolism and Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Food Biotechnology
General modules
- Student Internship Programme
- Career Management
Internship
| Internship duration | 18 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Assistant Food Technologist
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control Executive
- Food Safety/Hygiene Officer
- Nutrition/Dietetic Technologist
- Nutrition/Health Educator
- Junior R&D Chef
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How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). 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.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.