chaguakozi | Food Science & Technology - chaguakozi
Agricultural Sciences 4 years TZS 2,000,000 - 4,000,000 per year

Food Science & Technology

Bachelor of Food Science and Technology is offered at SUA and other universities. Students learn food chemistry, food microbiology, food processing, food preservation, food packaging, food quality con...

Food Science & Technology

Course Description

Bachelor of Food Science and Technology is offered at SUA and other universities. Students learn food chemistry, food microbiology, food processing, food preservation, food packaging, food quality control, and food safety management systems (HACCP, ISO 22000). The programme includes laboratory work and food processing practicals. Graduates work in food processing industries, quality control laboratories, research institutions, and regulatory bodies (TFDA, TMDA, TBS).

Skills You Will Gain

Food chemistry and analysis (proximate analysis, nutrient analysis)
Food microbiology (food spoilage, foodborne pathogens, fermentation)
Food processing technologies (thermal processing, drying, canning, freezing)
Food preservation techniques
Food quality control and quality assurance
Food safety management systems (HACCP, ISO 22000)
Food product development
Sensory evaluation
Food packaging technology
Food regulations (TBS, TFDA/TMDA, EAC standards)
Food plant sanitation
Skill Mastery Level 92%

Taught by experienced instructors

Career Opportunities

Food Technologist (Tanzania Breweries, Serengeti Breweries, Coca-Cola Kwanza, Pepsi, Bakhresa Food, Azam Food, MeTL Group, Mohammed Enterprises - ME), Quality Assurance Officer (Food Manufacturing Companies), Quality Control Officer (Food Industries), Food Safety Officer (TBS, TMDA), Product Development Specialist, Food Inspector (Municipal Councils, District Health Offices), Food Processing Consultant (NGOs, Development Programs), Food Research Scientist (Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre - TFNC, SUA, TARI), Food Microbiologist (Food Testing Laboratories), Food Safety Trainer (Training Institutions)

Entry Requirements

  • Two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry, or Agriculture, Geography, or Nutrition. One of which must be in Biology or Chemistry. Minimum entry points: 4.0.

Quick Information

Duration

4 years

Annual Fee

TZS 2,000,000 - 4,000,000 per year

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Why Choose This Course?
  • Skills that match job market demand
  • High employability for graduates
  • Offered by top Tanzanian universities

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