Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science and Human Nutrition

Programme length: 3 years

Programme Aims

The aims of the programme are:

• To demonstrate an integrated scientific understanding of food science and nutrition.
• To establish the ability to apply and communicate knowledge to meet the needs of society, industry and the consumer for sustainable and ethical food quality, safety and security of supply.
• To articulate skills on nutritional information according to health status and the interaction between diet, health and disease.
• To develop knowledge and skills in food science and nutrition through theory and applications.

Careers and Further Studies

Students can pursue careers as nutritionists in food or clinically related health fields. Students who complete the Master of Dietetics degree can also work as registered dietitians. Students can work as nutritional therapists, herbalists and personal trainer at health centres. Students can also participate in a variety of job opportunities in food industry, such as product development, quality assurance, food plant management, food research, food marketing and sales, education and extension.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants for admission to first degree programmes must satisfy the following minimum entry requirements:

• At least a Credit Six in the Malay language at GCE Ordinary Level (applicable only for Bruneians students applying for a Government Scholarship).
• At least a Credit Six in English Language at GCE Ordinary Level or an IELTS score of 6.0 or TOEFL minimum overall score 550 or its equivalent.
• A relevant qualification which meets the specified programme-specific entry requirements.

Programme Entry Requirements

The minimum admission requirements for this programme are:

• A minimum of 200 ‘A’ Level points for 3 ‘A’ level passes including Biology and two relevant subjects (Chemistry, Food Studies, Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics).

OR

• A minimum of 160 points for 2 ‘A’ level passes that include Biology and any of the subjects (Chemistry, Food Studies, Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics).

OR

• An International Baccalaureate Diploma score of 24 points with a minimum of 5 points from two relevant subjects including Biology and Chemistry at standard level or a minimum of 4 points at higher level.

OR

• A relevant Diploma at BDQF Level 5 or its equivalent with minimum CGPA of 1.6 out of 3, and Merit grade or higher in at least 60% of modules including Microbiology and one of (Chemistry, Food Chemistry, or Biochemistry).

OR

• Relevant work experience and/or qualifications deemed to be equivalent to one of the above to be decided on a case by case basis by the school.

AND

• In addition to the above entry requirements, a minimum of Credit Six in Mathematics at GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent is required for admission to this programme.

Programme Specification

Accreditation

The programme has been designed in order to obtain accreditation from the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) and/or Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) (USA) and Association for Nutrition (AfN) (UK).