Programmes

Food & Agro-Processing Tech (MSC)

Programme Overview

The global agri-food system has evolved from trading in agricultural commodities to focusing on processing technologies which create value added and differentiated products which satisfy consumer demand. While the agri-food production system in Jamaica has remained relatively static,the Jamaican consumers are demanding a attractively packaged products.

Target Candidates

  • Individuals in the food industry, manufacturing companies and trade organizations 
  • Technical service providers
  • Personnel within regulatory authorities and governmental institutions.

Programme Objectives

The programme offers students the ability to:

  • Improve technical knowledge and skills for professional advancement
  • Deliver new and innocative products tothe product
  • Strengthen human resource capability
  • Build technological capacity

 

Admission Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Sciences, Agriculture or Engineering with at least lower second class honours; professional experience is an advantage.

Programme Structure

 

Master of Science (Full Time)- 16 months

Master of Science (Part time)- 28 months

Please see pdf link to find information about core courses for this programme:file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/620032924/My%20Documents/Downloads/M%20Sc%20%20FAPT%20brochure.pdf

Careers after Graduation