Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science and Safety

Full-time

Entrance Requirements for Year 1:
Level 3 or above in the HKDSE English Language and Chinese Language; AND Level 2 or above in the HKDSE Mathematics, Liberal Studies and one Elective Subject; OR Equivalent*.
Remarks :

1. A "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively, and one Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
   
2. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively, and a maximum of two ApL subjects (excluding ApL(C)) can be counted for admission purpose.  The results of relevant ApL subjects will be considered in the application for Degree programmes.  Relevant ApL subjects include: Food and Beverage Operations, Western Cuisine, Food Innovation and Science.
   

*Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) Programmes, students can progress to degree programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results.

Entrance Requirements for Year 3:
Higher Diploma OR equivalent qualifications in a relevant area of study.
Remarks:

1. Additional core modules may be 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 Faculty of Science and Technology (Telephone No: 2176 1505).
   

Graduates can pursue career in the government departments or food, nutrition and food-related businesses.  Careers include food research & development, quality assurance and testing, health inspector and food safety auditor.  They can accumulate experience and be promoted to management, such as food processing plant managers, hygiene managers of International chain hotels, and other managerial positions.

The programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) and is recognised by the Qualifications Framework (QF).  This programme has been also approved by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) of the Hong Kong Government. Successful completion of this course, their qualification have been covered and exempted from the examination to obtain the registration of the Hygiene Manager under the scheme of Hygiene Manager and Hygiene Supervisor, FEHD.  Graduates are entitled to apply for membership of the Hong Kong Food Professional Association, Hong Kong Food Hygiene Administrators Association, International Food Safety Association, Hong Kong Food Science and Technology and Institute of Food Technologists, USA.  They may also apply for the Certified Testing Professional (Food Testing) under the Professional Certification Scheme for Testing Personnel, administered by the Hong Kong Association for Testing, Inspection and Certification (HKTIC).