BSc Honours Food Science and Technology
- Entry level
- A-Level entry
- Field of study
- Natural Sciences
- Duration
- 4 years
- Institution
- University of Zimbabwe
Entry requirements
This is a degree. It is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.
As the institution publishes it
Normal entry: 'A' Level passes in two subjects, one of which must be Chemistry. Special entry: NC Science Technology, ND Food Science or HND Food Science. Mature entry: at least 25 years old with 2 years' relevant work experience.
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About this programme
Covers the science and technology of food. You study food chemistry, microbiology, processing, preservation, packaging and quality assurance and food laws. Suits students interested in how food is made safe and nutritious. Teaching combines laboratory work with factory visits, relevant to Zimbabwe's food-manufacturing and agro-processing industries.
What you will study
Food chemistry; food microbiology; food processing and preservation; packaging; quality assurance and safety; product development.
Further study and pathways
MSc or PhD in food science; food manufacturing, regulators and research.
Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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