Food Science

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

Department of Food Science and Technology

  1. PGD
  2. MSc

Areas of Specialization:

(i) Food Microbiology; (ii) Food Chemistry and Quality Control; (iii) Food Processing and Storage Technology; (iv) Food Engineering

O’level

5 O’ level credits to include English Language, Maths, Chemistry and Biology/Agricultural Science in not more than two sittings. Pass in Maths may be considered if the candidate has a credit in Physics or vice versa. The 5 credits must be obtained in not more than 2 sittings. A credit pass in Agricultural Science must be backed up with at least a pass in Biology.

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

The candidate must be a graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University with at least a Third Class degree in Food Science and Technology or allied disciplines or a minimum of lower Credit in Food Science and Technology or Food Science or Food Technology in the Higher National Diploma, HND, from a recognized Institution

Master’s Degree (MSc)

  1. The candidate must have a first degree in Food Science & Technology or in related fields such as: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry or any other related course acceptable to the Department of Food Science and Technology of Nnamdi Azikiwe University with an FCGPA of not less than 2.5 from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University
  2. A candidate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Food Science & Technology or relevant discipline with an FCGPA of not less than 3.00 may also be admitted provided the University Matriculation requirements are satisfied.

Approved PG Supervisor(click on supervisor’s name to view profile)

Names Faculty Department Approval
Agu Helen Obioma AGRIC FOOD SCIENCE & TECH PGD , MSC
Ezembu Eunice Ngozi AGRIC FOOD SCIENCE & TECH PGD , MASTERS
Igwe Ernest Chukwusor AGRIC FOOD SCIENCE & TECH PGD , MASTERS, PhD
Ishiwu C.N AGRIC FOOD SCIENCE & TECH PGD, MSC
Jideani Afam Israel Obiefuna AGRIC FOOD SCIENCE & TECH PGD, MSC , PHD
Obiegbuna James E AGRIC FOOD SCIENCE & TECH PGD, MSC
Victor-Adulogu Adeyemisi Tope AGRIC FOOD SCIENCE & TECH PGD , MSC