Academic programme
Bachelor of Science (Food Science)
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- Three (3) subjects (Grades A-E) at the GCE 'A' Level or Three (3) subjects (Grades I-III) at CAPE (both units I and II), one of which must be Chemistry, Biology or Food & Nutrition.
- A minimum of five (5) subjects CSEC (Grades I-III) or five (5) subjects at IGCSE/GCE 'O' level (Grades A-C) inclusive of English A, Mathematics and two (2) Science subjects from the list (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Science and Integrated Science).
- An Ordinary Diploma in Science (Chemistry or Biology) from Government Technical Institute (GTI).
- A Diploma in Agriculture from Guyana School of Agriculture.
- A Certificate in agro-processing with a minimum pass with credit from the Guyana School of Agriculture and a minimum of three (3) subjects at CSEC or equivalent inclusive of English A.
- A Trained Teacher's Certificate or Associate Degree in Education with a specialization in Science or Home Economics.
- Mature age applicant (21 years and over) who has evidence of exposure to Food Related Industries together with a pass at the UGEE.
- Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH1101 | Algebra | 4 | — |
| CHM1103 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 | — |
| PHY1104 | Fundamentals of Physics | 4 | — |
| CHM1102 | Introduction to General Chemistry | 3 | — |
| BIO1102 | Introduction to the Biology and Ecology of Living Organisms | 3 | — |
| PHY1191 | Physics Laboratory I | 1 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH1202 | Calculus I | 4 | — |
| FSC1201 | Food and Culture | 1 | — |
| CHM1206 | Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry | 3 | — |
| CHM1205 | Introduction to Physical Chemistry | 3 | — |
| CHM1207 | Laboratory II - Introduction to Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry | 1 | — |
| ENG1203 | Technical Communication | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO2107 | Biology of Microorganisms | 3 | — |
| WWW2101 | Elective (3 or 4 credits) | 3 | Choose one - ENT3100 or MKT1101 |
| FSC2101 | Introduction to Food Science | 3 | — |
| FSC2102 | Introduction to Food Science Lab | 1 | — |
| MST1102 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO2205 | Biochemistry | 3 | — |
| UGC1201 | Computer Literacy II | 4 | — |
| ZZZ2201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Select either SPA1203 or FRE1203 or PRT1203 after consultation with your Head of Department. |
| BIO2208 | Laboratory & Field Biology - Biochemistry I | 1 | — |
| FSC2201 | Microbiology of Foods | 4 | — |
| CHM2206 | Organic Chemistry for Biological Sciences | 4 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSC3108 | Applied Nutrition | 3 | — |
| CHM3106 | Food Chemistry I | 4 | — |
| EHO3104 | Food Legislation | 3 | — |
| FSC3101 | Food Process Engineering | 3 | — |
| FSC3102 | Food Product Development | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGR3204 | Experimental Design and Research Methods in Biological Sciences. | 4 | — |
| CHM3206 | Food Chemistry II | 4 | — |
| EHO3204 | Food Sanitation | 2 | — |
| FSC3201 | Water and Wastewater Management in the Food Industry | 3 | — |
Fourth Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXX4101 | Elective (2 credits) | 2 | Choose one FSC4100, FSC4120 |
| ZZZ4101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose one FST4103, FSC4103 |
| FSC4101 | Food Analysis | 4 | — |
| FST4101 | Sensory Evaluation of Foods | 4 | — |
Semester 2
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZZZ4201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose one FSC4200, FSC4220 |
| ZZZ4202 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose one FSC4202, FST4104 |
| FST4202 | Food Quality Assurance | 4 | — |