The department manages two undergraduate programs, one in Food Science and one in Human Nutrition/Dietetics. It also offers postgraduate studies leading to Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Food Science and Nutrition.
In addition to a common series of foundation courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry and use of computers undergraduate students then choose one of the two-degree programs:
Food science students take courses in the field of Food chemistry; Food processing; Food Microbiology; Nutrition; Food analysis; Food sanitation and quality control; sensory analysis and Food product development.
Human Nutrition students take courses in the field of Medical Nutrition Therapy, Community Nutrition; Nutrition assessment and planning; and Macro- and Micro-nutrients in Nutrition. They also take courses in Human physiology, communication, Health Promotion and Education, and pharmacology.
Most courses within both programs have a significant practical component. Students are also required to participate in internships which provide them with hands-on experience.
Graduate students receive in-depth training in the core disciplines of food chemistry, food microbiology, food processing, and Nutritional Sciences
The department offers four programs as follow:
- Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
- Bachelor of Science in Food Science
- Master of Science in Food Science and Nutrition
- PhD in Food Science and Nutrition