A "Bachelor of Food Technology with Honors" is an undergraduate degree program (likely 4-year) focused on the science and engineering of food production, processing, and quality, culminating in a Bachelor of Science degree, and potentially includes specializations or honors in the field.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
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What it is:
It's a specialized bachelor's degree in food technology, a field encompassing various aspects of food science and engineering.
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What you'll learn:
The program will cover topics like:
- Food Science: Understanding the properties of food ingredients and processes, including chemistry, microbiology, and nutrition.
- Food Engineering: Learning about food processing, storage, and packaging technologies.
- Food Quality and Safety: Ensuring food safety and quality through various methods and standards.
- Food Product Development: Designing and developing new food products and processes.
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Possible specializations or focuses:
- Food Safety and Quality Management
- Biotechnology
- Food Processing and Packaging
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Career prospects:
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Production Manager
- Product Development Manager
- Food Technologist
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Other information:
- The Bachelor of Science (Food Technology) with Honours is a minimum 4-year full time programme.
- It includes both core and elective courses.
- It is generally a 4-year course.
- The minimum eligibility required for this course is an intermediate or 10+2 from a recognized board or university.