The programme develop knowledge and skills required in the supply, manufacture and sale of safe, nutritious and quality foods and associated regulatory and advisory workers. Graduates can work independently and self- employed as technical managers and controllers in the food and beverage in all chains from production to consumption.
Join and learn to convert farm produce into less perishable and easy to handle products that can reach consumers at distant markets through food processing
ABOUT PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
FT 100 Introduction to Food Science
FT 101 Basic Engineering Drawing and Communication
FT 102 Food Biochemistry
HN 102 Introduction to Human Nutrition
FT 104 Food Microbiology I
MTH 102 Basic Mathematics
CIT 100 Computer Applications
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and Development
AEA 104 Introduction to Micro and Macro Economics
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of Development
RD 107 Agriculture and Rural Development
*SC 100 Communication Skills I
SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
FT 105 Principles of Food Engineering I
FT 107 Introductory Food Biotechnology
FT 108 Food Analysis and Instrumentation I
FT 103 Food Physical Chemistry
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics
SC 101 Communication Skills II
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 102 Introduction to Agribusiness
AEA 105 Principles of Accounting
EE 104 Introduction to Agricultural Extension
EE 105 Principles of Administration and Management
EE 102 Extension Communication and Interpersonal Skills
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
FT 201 Food Analysis and Instrumentation II
FT 202 Food Enzymology
FT 206 Food Microbiology II
FT 203 Principles of Food Engineering II
FT 204 Food Chemistry
EE 202 Extension Methods
MTH 201 Biometry
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 201 Production Economics
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
* RD 201 Introduction to Gender and Development
* RD 201 is a pre-requisite course for RD 301 Gender and Development
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
FT 205 Unit Operations in Food Processing I
FT 207 Technology of Fruits and Vegetables
FT 212 Food Storage & Handling
FT 208 Technology of Meat and Fish
FT 209 Sensory Evaluation of Foods and Product Development
FT 210 Technology of Legumes and Oilseeds
FT 200 Research Methodology
ELECTIVE COURSES
EE 210 Teaching Methods
ENV 306 Environmental Impact Assessment
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
FT 300 Research Project I
FT 301 Applied Food Biotechnology
FT 303 Food Quality Assurance and Legislation
FT 304 Food Hygiene
FT 305 Unit Operations in Food Processing II
FT 306 Technology of Milk Products
FT 307 Material Science for Food Technologists
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 305 Agribusiness Project Appraisal and Evaluation
RD 301 Gender and Development
SC 100 Communication Skills I
CIT 300 Information and Communication Management
SEMETERS 6
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
FT 308 Technology of Spices and Non-alcoholic Beverages
FT 309 Technology of Cereals, Tubers and Sugar
FT 302 Fermentation Technology
FT 310 Pilot Plant Processes
FT 311 Plant and Equipment Layout and Maintenance
FT 312 Food Economics and Industry Management
FT 313 Food Packaging
FT 314 Research Project II
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 314 Electronic Commerce
AEA 311 Business Laws and Ethics
ENV 306 Environmental Impact Assessment
HN 306 Nutrition Information, Education and Communication
LEARNING OUTCOME
- The program prepare professionals with the skill and know-how that will enable them to work independently and rapidly enter the food and beverage production and distribution sectors as well as other related sectors, in all areas from production to consumption.
- Also the program aims at preparing professionals to perform technical tasks in the field of management and control of production preservation and distribution of food stuffs and beverages.
- The graduate can enter a career in the food industry or employment in other sectors of the food chain, or employment in other sectors of the food chain, or related scientific sectors.
Join and learn convert farm produce into less perishable and easy to handle products that can reach consumers at distant markets through food processing
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Two principal passes (4 points) in Chemistry and one of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Nutrition, Home Economics, Agriculture, Advanced Mathematics or Geography. OR Diploma in Food Science, Home Economics, Nutrition or other related fields with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subjects at O-Level.
FEES
Tshs 1,263,000 per year.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should apply directly to SUA using the online admission system (link: http://suasis.suanet.ac.tz:8389/index.php/registration) or Click “Apply Online (Undergraduate)” button at www.sua.ac.tz and you will be directed.
CONTACT
The office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics),
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P. O. Box 3000,
MOROGORO.
Inquiries should be sent to:
Admission Help desk
Directorate of Undergraduate Studies,
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P.O. Box 3000, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro
Email: admission.dus@sua.ac.tz
Web: www.dus.sua.ac.tz
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