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Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition
Description:
The Food Science and Human Nutrition Program at the College of Agriculture and Food at Qassim University aims to prepare graduates specialized in food science and human nutrition to support sustainable food security. The program provides students with comprehensive knowledge of food properties, human nutritional needs, and food safety regulations. The program provides students with practical skills in food processing and analysis and meal planning for different age groups. Graduates are prepared to contribute to improving community health and advancing the food and nutrition sectors in Saudi Arabia.
Eligible Applicants
Male and female students
Method of study
Courses - Graduation Project - Cooperative Training
Degree
Bachelor
School level
University study
Place of study (Male Students)
Building A2 - Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Food, University City - Buraydah - Qassim Region
Place of study (female students)
Building F2 - Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Female Section, University City, Buraydah, Qassim Region
Required specialization
Secondary school
Years of study
4 years
Study period
Morning
Number of Credit Hours
144
Credits required for graduation
144
Tuition fees
free
Preference Mechanism for Admission
Secondary school
30%
General Aptitude Test
30%
Achievement test
40%
Educational goals :
1- Familiarize the student with the knowledge, fundamentals, concepts and modern developments in the field of food science and human nutrition.
2- Providing the student with advanced skills, methods and practices and employing them professionally in the field of food science and human nutrition.
3- Training the student to apply modern technologies, teamwork, information analysis and decision-making, and the ability to lead while respecting professional ethics
Learning outcomes :
1. Knowledge and understanding:
1.1 The student recalls principles and concepts related to the properties and composition of foods and food products.
1.2 The student lists relevant knowledge of the basics of human nutrition and nutritional needs during different life stages.
1.3 The student retrieves knowledge of food technologies, safety regulations and legislation.
2. Skills:
2.1- The student applies the steps of manufacturing and preserving food with high quality and nutritional value.
2.2- The student masters the methods of analyzing and evaluating food and food products and determining their safety.
2.3- The student calculates nutritional needs and prepares meals for different age groups.
3. Values:
3.1- The student applies modern techniques and problem solving in the field of specialization.
3.2- The student analyzes data and plans nutrition programs according to the dietary habits and beliefs in Saudi Arabia.
3.3- The student follows the rules of teamwork and professional ethics in food establishments and nutrition departments.
Tracks :
There are no tracks
Career opportunities:
1- Appointing the first graduates in universities and specialized scientific research centers.
2- Food and dairy factories spread across the Kingdom.
3- Nutrition services departments in hospitals, schools, universities, and other communities.
4- Saudi Arabian Standards and Metrology Organization.
5- Saudi Food and Drug Authority.
6- Food Security Authority.
7. Ministry of Health (food analysis and control laboratories and nutrition departments).