MSc/PhDPostgraduate programme

Food Processing Technology

Techniques for converting raw agricultural produce into safe, stable, marketable food products.

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. Food Processing Technology

Entry requirements

Five O'Level credits, in not more than two sittings, in relevant science subjects including Mathematics and English Language.
B.Sc. or PGD in Food Science and Technology and other related disciplines, to a minimum of second class lower division of not less than 3.0 on a 5-point scale, from a recognised university.
Evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, for Nigerian students.

Duration

Full time: a minimum of four semesters and a maximum of six semesters.
Part time: a minimum of six semesters and a maximum of ten semesters.
Dissertation, with a three-month internship included.

Modules

Concepts of Food Engineering
Concepts of Food Processing
Design and Analysis of Experiment in Food Processing
Post-harvest Physiology and Storage Technology

Ph.D.

Ph.D. Food Processing Technology

Entry requirements

A Master's degree with a CGPA of at least 3.5 on a 5-point scale.

Duration

Full time: a minimum of six semesters and a maximum of ten semesters.

Modules

Pilot Work in Food Processing
Food Freezing and Cold Storage
Food Toxicology
Fish, Meat and Poultry Processing Technology

Career prospects

Graduates will gain a competitive advantage for employment in both the private and public sectors of the food and agro-processing industries, or may be motivated to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.

Applying

Applications to every programme of the Centre are made on the University's portal, which states the fee, the dates and the documents for the current admission round.

To confirm this programme's requirements for the current round, write to Dr. Sylvester Adejo, Admission Officer / Deputy Director, Research & Collaboration: sadejo@bsum.edu.ng

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