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