OVERVIEW
Food & Nutrition science sits at the interface of a number of core scientific disciplines. Our degree course opens up a wide range of rewarding and challenging career opportunities; it equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to tackle the challenge of producing and manufacturing food for a growing global population. The UAE’s food and beverage sector will need to more than 4 times in size over the next five years to meet demand for hotel and retail projects currently under development in Dubai. About 19,000 extra f&b outlets are expected in the UAE by 2019.
Upon successful completion of the program, the students shall:
- Get an overall exposure to various aspects of Food & Nutrition Science and its applications
- Understand the potential of Food & Nutrition Science through knowledge of Food Processing techniques, Food Manufacturing techniques and Food quality Testing techniques, Food nutritional values, Lab Experiments, and Project work.
- Develop various laboratory skill sets required to be a successful Food Technologist.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
After successfully completing the BSc Food & Nutrition Science degree; the candidates can work in the following sectors:
- Food Processing & Manufacturing Industries
- Milk and Dairy Industries
- Water and Beverages Industries
- Food and Water testing Companies
- HACCP Certified Companies
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control Companies
- Research and Development labs
ELIGIBILITY
For admission to the BSc in Food & Nutrition Science, a candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Biology and Chemistry as mandatory with at least 50% aggregate marks.