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Department :

Department of Food and Health Sciences

Programme Name :

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science and Safety

Programme Code :

ST125202

Duration :

Year 1 Entry: 4 Years (Full Time)
Year 3 Entry: 2 Years (Full Time)

Medium of Instruction :

English

Venue(s) :

Core Modules: Tsing Yi Campus (will be relocated to Chai Wan campus in the AY2025/26)
General Education (GE): Tsing Yi/Chai Wan Campus

The programme is recognised under the QF Level: 5
Registration No.: 15/000745/L5
Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2015 to 31/08/2025

Programme Aims

The Programme aims to equip graduates with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in food science and safety, including food chemistry, nutritional science, food microbiology, food sensory and evaluation, food engineering and quality control and food safety management. A broad spectrum of these modules are designed to well facilitate students competency to perform effectively in the food, nutrition and catering industries as well as to solve the technical problematic issues related to the field of food science and safety. It will also provide students with generic management skills, work integrated learning either in local or overseas food and related industries for strengthening their employability in the competitive community.

Career Prospects

Career Prospects Graduates may pursue in the following careers:

  • Food Scientists / Technologists
  • Hygiene Supervisors
  • Quality Control Officers
  • Food Supply Chain Auditors
  • Government Health Inspectors
  • Food Production Supervisors
  • Global Food Buyers

Professional Recognition

This programme has been approved by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department of the Hong Kong Government (FEHD). Successful completion of this course graduates, their qualifications have been covered and exempted from the examination to obtain the registration of the Food Hygiene Manager under the scheme. Graduates can apply for qualified testing professionals to the Testing Professional Certification Scheme of the Hong Kong Association of Testing, Inspection and Certification (HKTIC).

Programme-specific Requirements

For Year 1 Entry:

  • For HKDSE, a maximum of two Applied Learning (ApL) subjects can be counted for admission purpose. Relevant ApL subjects include: Foundation in Chinese Medicine, Fundamental Health Care, Health Care Practice, Medical Laboratory Science.
  • Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

For Year 3 Entry:

Higher Diploma OR equivalent sub-degree qualifications/studies in a relevant area of study.
Remarks:

  1. Additional core modules are required (with fee charged) for sub-degree graduates according to the educational background of individuals.
  2. All applicants are screened and selected by an Admission and Interview Panel. All interviews are conducted in English.
  3. For enquiry please contact Department of Food and Health Sciences (Telephone No: 2176 1487 or Email: thei-dfhs@thei.edu.hk). 

For Year 1 / Year 3 General Entry Requirement, please refer to Admission

Tuition fees

  • The tuition fees are charged according to the number of credit points taken during a semester.
  • The tuition fee for academic year 2025/26 per credit:
    Local StudentsNon-local Students
     HK$ 3,300 HK$ 3,970

Programme Curriculum

Year 1
  • Essential Chemistry
  • General Biology
  • Introduction to Food Industry
  • Human Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Mathematics for Applied Sciences
  • Organic Chemistry
  • GE Core Module: Chinese 1
  • GE Core Module: Creativity & Innovation in Society
  • GE Core Module: English for Academic Studies 1
  • Raw Food Materials
  • Food Microbiology
  • Food Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Food Processing
  • Food Analysis
  • Waste Management and Control
  • GE Core Module: Technology, Society & Work
  • GE Core Module: Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • GE Elective Module 1
  • GE Elective Module 2
  • Quality Control & Food Safety Management
  • Advanced Analytical Food Techniques
  • Food Hygiene & Sanitation
  • Research Methods & Statistics
  • Food Sensory Evaluation
  • Food Facilities & Financial Management
  • Elements of Food Engineering
  • Nutritional Biochemistry
  • GE Core Module: Chinese 2
  • GE Core Module: English for Academic Studies 2
  • GE Core Module: English for Professional Purposes
  • Work-integrated Learning
  • Functional Food & Nutraceuticals
  • Food Toxicology
  • Advanced Food Processing
  • Food Laws & Regulations
  • Advanced Topics in Food Science
  • GE Elective Module 3
  • GE Elective Module 4
  • Final Year Project
  • Programme Elective 1
  • Programme Elective 2

Remark: Programme Electives are 1) Food Testing & Certification, 2) Epidemiology & Public Health Management, 3) Dietetics & Molecular Nutrition, and 4) Food Biotechnology.

work-integrated learning

Work-integrated Learning (WIL) modules are directed industry attachments that provide powerful learning experiences by integrating theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. Students are required to complete 200 hours (up to 480 hours) of Work-integrated Learning to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science and Safety.

Our WIL partners include:

(In alphabetical order)

  • ALS Technichem (HK) Pty Limited
  • Ausupreme International Holdings Limited
  • Calbee Four Seas Company Limited
  • Cathay Pacific Catering Services (HK) Limited
  • CMA Testing and Certification Laboratories
  • Hong Kong Food Council
  • Hong Kong Food Hygiene Administrators Association
  • Hong Kong Food Professionals Association
  • Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency
  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Park
  • International Food Safety Association
  • Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Limited
  • Maxims Caterers Limited
  • Multizen Asia Limited
  • SGS Hong Kong Limited
  • Wing Wah Hong Kong
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