B.Sc. in Food Science and Technology
Foundational and applied training in food chemistry, microbiology, engineering and processing.
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Overview
This is placeholder text. The B.Sc. in Food Science and Technology equips graduates with the scientific and engineering competencies needed to design, produce and evaluate safe, nutritious and value-added food products.
Students combine strong grounding in food chemistry, microbiology and unit operations with hands-on laboratory, pilot-plant and industrial internship experience across Uganda's agro-processing value chain.
Programme objectives
- Apply core sciences to food composition, quality and safety.
- Design and operate food processing and preservation systems.
- Develop new products responsive to local nutrition and market needs.
- Conduct research and communicate findings to industry and policy.
Curriculum & course breakdown
4 study blocks · 60 credit units in total (placeholder).
| Code | Course | CU |
|---|---|---|
| FST101 | Principles of Food Science | 4 |
| FST102 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| FST103 | Biology for Food Science | 3 |
| FST104 | Mathematics | 4 |
| FST105 | Communication Skills | 2 |
| Code | Course | CU |
|---|---|---|
| FST201 | Food Chemistry | 4 |
| FST202 | Food Microbiology | 3 |
| FST203 | Unit Operations I | 3 |
| FST204 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| FST205 | Statistics | 2 |
| Code | Course | CU |
|---|---|---|
| FST301 | Food Processing & Preservation | 4 |
| FST302 | Food Engineering | 3 |
| FST303 | Sensory Evaluation | 3 |
| FST304 | Industrial Training | 4 |
| Code | Course | CU |
|---|---|---|
| FST401 | Product Development | 4 |
| FST402 | Food Safety & Quality Management | 3 |
| FST403 | Research Project | 3 |
| FST404 | Entrepreneurship | 4 |
Who teaches this programme
Teaching is led by academic staff from the Department of Food Technology (placeholder listing).
Fees & funding
| Tuition (Ugandan students)(Placeholder figure) | UGX 1,500,000 / semester |
| Tuition (international students)(Placeholder figure) | USD 1,200 / semester |
| Functional fees | UGX 350,000 / year |
| Laboratory & field practicals | UGX 250,000 / year |
Placeholder figures. Confirm against the current Makerere University fees structure before payment. Government sponsorship, bursaries and staggered payment plans may apply.
Entry requirements
- UACE with two principal passes including Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics.
- Direct entry candidates: relevant diploma with credit and workplace experience.
- Mature age entry as per Makerere University admissions policy.
How to apply
Placeholder guidance. Applications are submitted through the Makerere University online admissions portal. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview.
- Applications open
- 1 February
- Application deadline
- 31 May
- Admission letters
- July
- Semester begins
- August