This course combines lab work, field work, hands-on skills and theory. It opens doors to working in food processing plants, regulatory agencies, quality assurance labs, research institutions, or even starting your own food business. But before you apply, it helps to know: In this blog, I’ll share A list of universities offering Food Science / Food Science & Technology in Nigeria The required subjects for JAMB UTME for the course The O’Level subject and credit requirements
##What is Food Science Course?
Food science is the multidisciplinary study and application of scientific principles—including chemistry, biology, and engineering—to understand the physical, biological, and chemical makeup of food, and to develop safe, wholesome, and appealing food products through processing, preservation, and packaging techniques.
Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
Igbinedion University Edo State
Kwara State University (KWASU)
Madonna University, Elele
University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) Kwara State
Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA)
Mountain Top University
##JAMB Subject Combination for Food Science
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Food Science with other three subjects namely: Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science,Mathematics/Physics
##O'Level Requirements for Food Science
To be eligible for admission into a Food Science program, candidates must meet specific O'level requirements. Generally, you are required to have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects, which typically include:
English Language
Mathematics
Biology/Agricultural Science
Chemistry
Physics/Geography/Economics