Overview

At Nutrition, Food Science and Technology programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong students will an understanding of the subjects at the interface of human nutrition and food science.

Students at Nutrition, Food Science and Technology programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong will:

an understanding of the chemical, physical and microbiological characteristics of food and food products in the context of their manufacture and storage and in relation to food technology and their safety and nutritional attributes

an understanding of current research in nutrition related to diet and health issues and its implications for public health as well as its impact on the food chain and associated industries locally and globally

skills in gathering, critically evaluating, incorporating, refining and effectively communicating new scientific data and knowledge

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemical, Physical, and Microbiological Characteristics of Food

Food Processing Technology and Food Biotechnology

Nutrition and the Challenge of Non-communicable Disease

Nutrition and Immunity across the Life Span

Product Development, Quality Assurance and Management in the Food Industry

Food Toxicology and Safety

Nutritional Physiology

Applied Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Chinese (Mandarin)

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science Food Technology View 4 other Masters in Food Science in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

graduated from a recognized university and obtained a bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or

graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a bachelor's degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B"; or

completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.

English Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

150000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 150000 HKD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

150000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 150000 HKD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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