Food Technology is the application of food science to the selection, preservation, processing, packaging, distribution, and use of safe, nutritious, and wholesome food.
Food scientists and food technologists study the physical, microbiological, and chemical makeup of food. Depending on their area of specialisation, Food Technologists may develop ways to process, preserve, package, or store food, according to industry and government specifications and regulations.
Career Prospect
The food industry is a fast paced and technologically advanced field. There are many and varied employment opportunities in the food industry. The sector is currently experiencing a skill shortage meaning that graduates are often offered a position/s prior to graduation.
Graduates from this program find employment in a variety of areas throughout the supply chain which includes (but is not limited to) areas such as: