?Food science includes the application of scientific/technological knowledge in: minimising post-harvest losses; increasing agricultural productivity; improving the quality, safety and nutritional quality of crops and animals by all available "tools", including biotechnology; and food safety.?

Student pursuing the Food Science programme would be equipped with an in-depth understanding of science at it applies to foods and involve in hands-on laboratory activities whenever possible, which verify the scientific concepts presented. The Food Science programme prepares students for careers in the food industry or research organizations and for postgraduate study in food science or related disciplines.

Students are introduced to the good laboratory practice, good manufacturing practice, current food preservation techniques, food processing technologies, food mircobiol risk assessment and the best practices of the industry and will apply them in the form of assignments and final year projects.