Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Food Science and Agricultural Processing
Programme Description
The Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Food Science and Agricultural Processing is a program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to enhance the value of agricultural products t...
The Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Food Science and Agricultural Processing is a program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to enhance the value of agricultural products through innovative food science and processing techniques. This degree focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of food production, safety, and value addition, preparing graduates for roles in the agricultural and food industries.
Key Focus Areas:
Food Processing and Preservation: Learning techniques to process and preserve agricultural products while maintaining quality and safety.
Food Safety and Quality Assurance: Understanding standards and practices to ensure food safety and compliance with regulations.
Value Addition: Exploring methods to increase the market value of raw agricultural products.
Food Chemistry and Microbiology: Studying the chemical and biological properties of food to improve its quality and shelf life.
Sustainable Practices: Emphasizing eco-friendly and sustainable approaches in food processing and agricultural practices.
Key Focus Areas:
Food Processing and Preservation: Learning techniques to process and preserve agricultural products while maintaining quality and safety.
Food Safety and Quality Assurance: Understanding standards and practices to ensure food safety and compliance with regulations.
Value Addition: Exploring methods to increase the market value of raw agricultural products.
Food Chemistry and Microbiology: Studying the chemical and biological properties of food to improve its quality and shelf life.
Sustainable Practices: Emphasizing eco-friendly and sustainable approaches in food processing and agricultural practices.
Career Opportunities
Food Technologist: Innovating food products and improving their nutritional value and shelf life.
Quality Assurance Specialist: Ensuring food safety and compliance with regulations.
Product Development Specialist: Creating new food products and improving existing ones.
Food Safety Inspector: Monitoring food processing facilities to ensure safety standards.
Entry Requirements
5’O’ Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject and at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes in either Biology, Agriculture, Food Science or Chemistry and any of the following subjects Mathematics, Physics, Geography. ORA relevant Diploma in any of the following: Agriculture, Livestock Production, Crop Science, Horticulture, Animal Science or Food Science and Technology.
Environmental and Life Sciences
Food Science and Technology
Dean: Dr Mlamuleli Mhlanga (Acting Dean)
mmhlanga@lsu.ac.zw
+263 812 856 976
Lupane State University Main Campus