Degree: Master of Science in Food Technology, M.Sc.

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D.

Code: TEC

Our Master’s and Doctorate programs in Food Technology provide advanced training and research opportunities in the scientific and innovative aspects of food. Students will delve into key areas such as food safety and quality, functional foods, food processing and preservation, product development, sustainable packaging, and emerging technologies within the food industry. These research-oriented programs are designed to equip graduates with the requisite skills and knowledge to address practical challenges in food systems, facilitate industry advancement, and contribute to food security and public health. Candidates will participate in interdisciplinary research under the guidance of experienced faculty, with access to state-of-the-art laboratories and industry collaborations

When you enrol as a postgraduate student in the Food Tech specialisation, you can conduct Food Tech research in the following topics, but not limited to:

• Food Analysis
• Food Chemistry
• Food Engineering
• Food Microbiology
• Food Processing and Preservation
• Food Safety
• Food Science
• Functional Food
• Nutrition

Food Tech Fields of Research

You can also suggest your topic. At the end of your research, you will write a thesis and defend it in the Viva Voce. Depending on the depth of the research and your qualifications, you can do your master's or doctoral work.