School of Food Technology, Nutrition & Bio-Engineering — Makerere University
Postgraduate

M.Sc. in Food Science and Technology

Advanced study across processing, safety and product innovation.

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Overview

This is placeholder text. The M.Sc. deepens expertise in advanced food processing, safety systems and food innovation, positioning graduates for leadership in industry, regulation and research.

Students complete taught modules in year one and a supervised research dissertation in year two.

Programme objectives

  • Critically evaluate advanced food processing technologies.
  • Design food safety and quality management systems.
  • Lead applied research addressing Uganda's food industry challenges.

Curriculum & course breakdown

3 study blocks · 35 credit units in total (placeholder).

Year 1 — Semester 1
14 CU
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FST101Advanced Food Chemistry4
FST102Advanced Food Microbiology3
FST103Research Methods3
FST104Elective4
Year 1 — Semester 2
14 CU
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FST201Advanced Food Processing4
FST202Food Safety Systems3
FST203Food Product Innovation3
FST204Elective4
Year 2
7 CU
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FST301Research Dissertation4
FST302Seminars & Publication3

Who teaches this programme

Teaching is led by academic staff from the Department of Food Technology (placeholder listing).

Associate Professor, Food Chemistry & Biochemistry
Associate Professor
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Food Chemistry & Biochemistry
Senior Lecturer, Food Processing Technology
Senior Lecturer
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Food Processing Technology
Senior Lecturer, Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Senior Lecturer
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Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Lecturer, Sensory Science & Product Development
Lecturer
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Sensory Science & Product Development
Assistant Lecturer, Food Microbiology
Assistant Lecturer
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Food Microbiology
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Fees & funding

Tuition (Ugandan students)(Placeholder figure)UGX 3,200,000 / semester
Tuition (international students)(Placeholder figure)USD 2,400 / semester
Research & supervisionUGX 800,000 / year
Functional feesUGX 450,000 / year

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Entry requirements

  • Good honours degree (at least Second Class) in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering or related field.
  • Two academic references.
  • Concept note (250–500 words) for the research area of interest.

How to apply

Placeholder guidance. Postgraduate applications go through the Makerere Directorate of Research and Graduate Training, and require a concept note plus two academic references.

Applications open
1 February
Application deadline
30 June
Interviews / concept review
July
Programme begins
August
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Career pathways

Senior roles in food manufacturing
National and regional food regulators
Research institutions and universities
Consultancy and food safety auditing

Focus areas

Advanced processingFood safetyResearch methods
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