The Department of Agro-processing Technology and Food Biosciences is hosted by the CSIR-Food Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and industrial Research (CSIR-FRI). The programme run by the Department is MPhil in Food Science and Technology.
The aim of the MPhil in Food Science and Technology Programme is to train high caliber manpower who have the necessary knowledge and skills to develop and transform the food processing industry in Ghana as well as the critical areas of post-harvest food conservation and agro-processing. The MPhil programme offers a unique opportunity for students to have a high level practical training involving food commodity processing, product development and food analysis based on national and industrial needs.
The objective of the program is that upon completion, students are be able to:
- apply scientific principles to prevent deterioration in food quality and safety during manufacture and storage.
- have comprehensive knowledge in food safety management systems, food standards and legislation to protect consumer health.
- describe underlying principles of food processing and analytical methods, and food engineering operations and are able to relate process variables to food quality indicators and monitor these variables to attain end-product specifications.
- generate innovative ideas to inspire the development and growth of small and medium scale food enterprises, and food industries.
- prepare their continuing professional development plan towards lifelong learning, research and generation of new ideas and findings.