Diploma in Applied Science (Nutrition and Food Science)

Course details

The Part-time Diploma in Applied Science aims to equip participants with the necessary skill and knowledge to support food manufacturing/processing operations and productivity planning. The participants will be able to support the development and innovation of food products; contribute to improved food product quality; ensure high levels of quality standards in food operation or production; and help organizations comply to regulatory requirements associated with quality, hygiene and safety within the food manufacturing sector.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Participants must possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 relevant GCE ‘O’ levels or equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Relevant WSQ diploma qualification or equivalent (by sector, programme and/or level-preparatory programme may be required) with 3 years of relevant working experience.
• NITEC ≥3.5 with at least 2 years of relevant working experience.
• Higher NITEC with at least 1 year of relevant working experience.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Working adults currently employed within the food manufacturing sector who wish to upgrade their skills and qualifications, and those who are keen to join the food industry.

Certificate

• Diet and Nutrition 
• Food Science and Technology 
• Food Safety and Regulation 
• Food Safety and Regulation 
• Food Innovation and Development 

Modules

• Principles of Human Nutrition
• Food Biochemistry
• Nutrition through the Life Cyclei.
• Food Microbiology and Fermentation
• Food Processing Technologies
• Food Engineering and Packaging
• Practical Approach to Food Hygiene
• Safe Practices in the Food Industry
• Food Quality and Safety Management Systems
• Applied Food Chemistry
• Introduction to Food Additives
• Food Analysis
• Consumer Behavior
• Food Biotechnology
• Food Innovation