Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Food Science and Nutrition
B.Sc. (Food Science and Nutrition)
Curriculum revised 2017, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Science and Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus
Highlights of the program
- It is the only program that integrates knowledge in science, food technology, and nutrition that can apply Halal principles in food production. Graduates can work in both the food industry and provide nutritional consultation, including food service to patients.
- The program has activities to promote skills for becoming new entrepreneurs and lifelong learning skills.
- The program is in demand in the labor market. Graduates have a high rate of employment.
Curriculum Structure
A 4-year program with a total of no less than 132 credits (both regular and cooperative education programs)
| Subject categories | Number of credits | |
| Regular program | Cooperative education program | |
| 1. General education subjects no less than | 30 | 30 |
| 2. Specific subjects no less than | 96 | 96 |
| 2.1 Basic major subjects | 32 | 32 |
| 2.2 Required major subjects
Examples of subjects include food processing, food engineering, food chemistry, food analysis, microorganisms for food products, food safety and sanitation, food quality assurance, food product development, management for new entrepreneurs, food packaging technology, human nutrition, and nutritional therapy. Internship/cooperative education |
49 | 52 |
| 2.3 Elective major subjects
Examples of subjects include: * Nutrition group Community nutrition, nutritional assessment, food service system management for nutrition, nutrition education, and nutritional counseling * Food science group Principles of halal food production, fermented food technology, dairy product technology, baked food technology, rice science and technology, aquatic animal science and technology, Thai food and dessert innovation |
15 | 12 |
| 3. Free elective subjects | 6 | 6 |
Laboratory readiness/learning support
- Food processing laboratory
- Food quality analysis laboratory in physical, chemical, and microbiological aspects
- Halal food processing training plant
- Halal food science center
Careers available after graduation
- Academics, scientists, and researchers in food science, nutrition, and related fields in government and private agencies
- Production Controllers, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance in the Food Industry
- Nutritionists in Health Promotion Centers
- Freelancers or Entrepreneurs
Activities to develop and promote professional skills
- Field trips and study visits to establishments, institutions, or organizations in both the government and private sectors that operate in the food industry
- Academic skills competitions such as the Food Innovation Contest, Nestlé’s Quiz Bowl, Open Can
- Academic services to provide knowledge to students and local entrepreneurs
Pictures of activities to promote and develop professional skills of students
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