DFS Application Code: HPDFS-FHBM
HD Application Code: HDFHBM
More programme information and activities details could be found on the programme Facebook page:
Public awareness of the importance of health is increasing. People are now concerned more about the quality of their diets in relation to good health. Modern diets have moved forward from nutrient adequacy to preventive nutrition. There is a global trend towards healthy eating and consuming dietary supplements, and functional foods for health and disease. This trend has resulted in a higher demand for the food industry and nutraceutical business to market more reliable, effective and trustworthy products, which in turn has created a need for graduates who are specialised in both food studies and health management. There are many opportunities for well-trained food professionals with relevant background in health management to be employed by the food and health industries.
Programme Aims and Features
- Equips students with the knowledge underpinning food science, nutrition and business management, as well as the skills needed to work in the fast moving and competitive food industry and health food business;
- This programme is unique in its interdisciplinary approach by integrating new topics such as diet and health, new food product development, functional foods and nutritional supplements;
- This programme emphasises on practicality and provides an integrated curriculum that blends different applied aspects of food science into the curriculum. Practical classes are held in a well-equipped food and nutrition laboratory;
- In addition to formal classes, learning experiences outside the classroom such as practicum and site visits to local or overseas catering companies and food factories will be arranged. Students can therefore be better prepared for their careers upon graduation;
- Guest seminars will be arranged for academic progression and career advancement. Local and overseas scholars or food and nutrition practitioners will be invited as speakers to provide useful information about studies pathways, work experiences and career preparation;
- Each student will carry out an integrated food research and development project in the final year. Through practice, students will be able to master the key elements of food development planning and perform innovative food research to a professional standard.
Opportunities for Further Studies
UGC-funded Universities
Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to Bachelor’s degree programmes in Health Education, Public Health, Community Health, Business Management or other related disciplines offered by local universities (including HKU).
The list below shows the local degree offers that our graduates/students received in the past*:
- The University of Hong Kong
BSc Information Management - The Chinese University of Hong Kong
BSc Community Health Practice
BSc Public Health - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
BA (Hons) Applied Ageing Studies and Service Management
BBA (Hons) Management - City University of Hong Kong
BBA Business Operations Management
BSocSc Public Policy and Politics
Department of Information Systems (option: BBA Global Business System Management, BBA Information Management) - Hong Kong Baptist University
BSc (Hons) Analytical and Testing Sciences - The Education University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Health Education (Hons) (Top-up Degree)
*The above list is not exhaustive and only shows some of the examples.
Graduates are also eligible to apply for the below degree programmes offered by other institutions:
Overseas Universities
- Sheffield Hallam University (UK)
Full-time, final-year, BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition - Ulster University (UK)
Full-time, final-year, BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition
Career Prospects
Graduates may develop careers in any food industries such as food manufacturing, food product development, health food products retail management, food marketing and sales; and to explore career opportunities at junior supervisory level in business management and administration in related fields.
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