Bachelor in Food science and Technology at University of Jordan

About

Background to the program and subject area:

The program of Food Science and Technology is the discipline in which the engineering, biological, and physical sciences are used to study the nature of foods, the causes of deterioration, the principles underlying food processing, and the improvement of foods for the consuming public.

The Department of Nutrition and Food Technology at the University of Jordan is considered the first specialized department in its kind in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It is also considered one of the oldest among similar departments in the Arabic countries. The department was established in 1980 offering a Bachelors degree in Nutrition and Food Technology. Since its establishment, more than 1700 students were graduated. During the academic of year 2007/2008 the course plan of the department was separated into two programs offering Bachelor degrees in Human Nutrition and Dietetics and in Food Science and Technology.

A graduate program offering a master and doctorate degrees in Nutrition and Food Technology were started in 1988 and in 1996, respectively. More than 200 students were graduated with a graduate degree in Nutrition and Food Technology since then. During the academic year of 2008/2009 the graduate program course plan was separated into two programs offering a master and doctorate degrees in Human Nutrition and Dietetics and another program offering a master and doctorate degrees in Food Science and Technology.

Vision statements of the program:

Actively participate in securing agricultural needs, food production and environment protection and prepare students to become future leaders in food technology and food manufacturing through excellence in the services provided, modernization and continual improvement.

Mission statements of the program:

Provide quality education research and services to promote production in food sectors through improved practices and sustained management of natural resources in an atmosphere that promotes student personality, innovation and excellence.

Program Aims:

As one of the premier food science programs in the nation, we apply the principles of science and technology to ensure the nutritional value, safety and quality. The program integrates the disciplines of chemistry, biology, microbiology, nutrition, physiology, biotechnology and engineering to ensure that all people have access to healthy, affordable food.

The program aims to provide quality education research and services to promote production in agricultural and food sectors through improved and advanced practices and sustained management of natural resources in an atmosphere that promotes student personality, innovation and excellence.

It is our vision to actively participate in securing agricultural needs, food production and environment protection and prepare students to become future leaders in food science and technology through excellence in the services provided, modernization and continual improvement.

Program Educational Objectives:

Graduates from the Food Science and Technology Program are expected to be able to.

1. Think critically and analytically, solve problems, be responsible, independent, and make appropriate decisions to produce safe, nutritious, wholesome and high quality foods.

2. Work effectively in the different areas of Food Science and Technology including food analysis, microbiology, safety, engineering and processing.

3. Pursue their graduate studies in order to further their qualifications as researchers and academics in their fields of specialization.

4. Become leaders in their positions with ethical and professional standards in the establishments where they work whether locally or abroad.

5. Apply acquired knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship and innovative food – related projects .

6. Participate in team work and interact effectively with other colleagues in their respective positions.

7. Deal with emergency situations, manage risks and find solutions to different technical field problems related to Food Science and Technology.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entrance Requirements:

First: General terms and conditions:

1. General Secondary School

2. Diploma 68

3. Admission Policies: http://paraquery.ju.edu.jo/paraquery

Second: Conditions of success :

1- Completion of field training requirements.

2- The student must successfully pass 138 credit hours

3- GPA above 2.

Career

Fields of work for the graduates

Graduates of the department can work in various fields, their scientific background in the field of food science and nutrition qualifies them to do so. The following are the main areas of work for graduates inside and outside Jordan:

Institutions where these fields are available	Working Fields
Greater Amman Municipality laboratories, Municipalities, Customs, Ministries of Health, Industry and Trade, University Laboratories, Aviation Institutions, and Consulting Companies.	1- Food analysis and quality control
Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization, Ministries of Industry, Commerce, Customs and Health and Arab Organization for Standardization and Metrology.	2- Food Standards and Regulations
Various food factories such as dairy, canned food factories, oils, biscuits and other food industries.	3- Food Industry (Production and quality control)
Colleges and schools of the Ministry of Education and colleges and universities (as research assistants and teachers, teachers and laboratory supervisors).	4- Education
Consultancy companies concerned with researches and consultations, Qualification, implementation and certification of conformity.	5- Consultation

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 180

Application Fee

USD

Bachelor in Food science and Technology

University of Jordan

University of Jordan

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