Bachelor of Science in Food Science
About This Programme
Food chemistry, processing, safety and quality science.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Year 1
Semester 1 (Fall)
- GEEM110 Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- CHEM111 General Chemistry I3 credits
- GEAE101 Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- BIOC100 Basic Biology I3 credits
- MATH105 Calculus I3 credits
Year 1
Semester 2 (Spring)
- General Education Elective3 credits
- PHYS105 General Physics I3 credits
- CHEM113 General Chemistry II3 credits
- FDSC260 Principles of Food Science3 credits
- GEIT113 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence3 credits
Year 2
Semester 3 (Fall)
- FDSC265 Introduction to Food Microbiology3 credits
- STAT235 Statistics for Biology3 credits
- CHEM282 Organic Chemistry for Non-Majors3 credits
- FDSC285 Food Biochemistry3 credits
- General Education Elective3 credits
Year 2
Semester 4 (Spring)
- FDSC355 Food Processing3 credits
- FDSC319 Food Packaging3 credits
- FDSC309 Sensory Evaluation3 credits
- FDSC347 Food Process Engineering I3 credits
- GESU121 Sustainability3 credits
Year 3
Semester 5 (Fall)
- ARAG323 Post-Harvest Physiology of Plant and Animal Systems3 credits
- FDSC340 Food Microbiology3 credits
- FDSC350 Food Chemistry3 credits
- FDSC480 Senior Project I3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
Year 3
Semester 6 (Spring)
- FDSC351 Food Plant Sanitation3 credits
- FDSC450 Food Analysis3 credits
- FDSC482 Senior Project II3 credits
- General Education Elective3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
Year 4
Semester 7 (Fall)
- FDSC453 Quality Control and Assurance3 credits
- FDSC466 Food Product Development3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
Year 4
Semester 8 (Spring)
- FDSC454 Food Laws2 credits
- FDSC470 Current Issues in Food Science2 credits
- NUTR301 Human Nutrition2 credits
- FDSC425 Internship3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in food science, nutrition, dietetics, quality assurance and public health, or continue to professional registration and postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Food & Nutrition
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 79,830/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.