Programme Goals

The goal of the programme is to train high caliber manpower who will have the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career in industry, academia or research to build up capacity to develop and transform the food processing industry and the critical areas of post-harvest food conservation and agro-processing. The MPhil programme will offer a unique opportunity for students to have a high level practical training involving food commodity processing, product development and food analysis based on national and industrial needs.

Objectives

Upon completion of this programme, learners will be able to:

• apply scientific principles to prevent deterioration in food quality and safety during manufacture and storage (ATFB 601, 603, 605, 606, 607, 613, 614, 615);
• have comprehensive knowledge in food safety management systems, food standards and legislation to protect consumer health (ATFB 604, 615);
• describe underlying principles of food processing and analytical methods, and food engineering operations and be able to relate process variables to food quality indicators and monitor these variables to attain end-product specifications (ATFB 603, 605, 607, 612, 614, 617);
• generate innovative ideas to inspire the development and growth of small and medium food enterprises, and food industries (ATFB 600, 602, 605, 606, 614, 610, 616,);
• prepare their continuing professional development plan towards lifelong learning, research and generation of new ideas and findings (ATFB 608, 609, 610, 620, 611, 700).

Student Admission and Target groups

Successful completion of an undergraduate programme with at least a Second Class degree in Biological Science from an accredited University.