Food Processing Technology Program
Program Mission
The Bachelor of Science in Food Processing Technology prepares graduates to become highly skilled professionals capable of transforming agricultural raw materials into safe, nutritious, high-quality, and value-added food products. The program integrates food science, food engineering fundamentals, quality assurance, sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship to address current and future challenges in the food industry.
Students gain comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical experience in food processing, preservation technologies, product development, food safety systems, quality management, packaging, postharvest technology, and sustainable manufacturing. The curriculum emphasizes scientific research, problem-solving, digital technologies, environmental stewardship, and industry engagement to prepare graduates for leadership roles in the national and international food sectors.
Graduate Attributes
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Food Processing Technology, graduates will be able to:
- Apply scientific principles in food chemistry, microbiology, food engineering, nutrition, and biotechnology to food processing operations.
- Design, optimize, and evaluate food processing and preservation systems to produce safe, nutritious, and high-quality food products.
- Implement food safety and quality management systems, including GMP, GHP, HACCP, ISO 22000, and relevant national and international food regulations.
- Develop innovative food products that meet consumer needs while considering nutritional quality, functionality, sustainability, and market competitiveness.
- Apply analytical and laboratory techniques for food quality evaluation, process control, and product validation.
- Apply entrepreneurial thinking and innovation to develop new food products, processes, and sustainable food business opportunities.
Career Opportunities
- Food Processing Engineer
- Food Production Engineer
- Food Technologist
- Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist
- Quality Control (QC) Analyst
- Waste Valorization and By-product Utilization Specialist
- Food Laboratory Analyst
- Entrepreneur in Food Manufacturing and Agribusiness
- Regulatory Affairs Officer
- Research and Development (R&D) Scientist
- Food Packaging Specialist
- Supply Chain and Operations Coordinator
- Waste Valorization and By-product Utilization Specialist
- Food Safety and HACCP Specialist
- Technical support & Sales