What are the career options for Food processing, Environmental studies?

Oct 28, 2008

What are the career opportunities for Bachelor of Science in Food Processing Technology and Bachelor of Environmental Science Technology and Management.<br>Willy

What are the career opportunities for Bachelor of Science in Food Processing Technology and Bachelor of Environmental Science Technology and Management.
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These two courses provide an insight into some of the fastest growing sectors in Uganda today. The course prepares graduates for careers in different areas of the food sector such as: food science and technology, food chemistry, food processing, human nutrition, food quality, food microbiology, food safety, human physiology, food ingredients, food and diet and project management.

The programme provides graduates with the expertise to effectively contribute both to the technical and business development of the food industry.

Graduates find employment in product and process development, food biotechnology, food quality/safety assessment and assurance, added-value ingredient production, generation of convenience consumer foods and technical management.

There are also career opportunities in the public service and regulatory agencies. The programme also prepares graduates for postgraduate academic research.

The Environmental Science and Management degree is a science-based programme with specialisation in courses dealing with the environment.

Students study Living Systems (biodiversity, conservation and restoration), Physical Systems (air, land and water) and Social Systems (sustainability, policy and futures). It contains core (compulsory) courses, directed courses (chosen from a list) and electives (free choice of courses).

Opportunities include working as an environmental officer in Local Council or government departments. One can also carry out research in climate, soil science, water, flora (plant life) and fauna (animal life).

They can also carry out environmental management in government regulatory units such as forestry, electricity, water resources, soil conservation and national parks.

The degree also prepares graduates for careers in aerial and field surveying, computer-based data processing through national and state mapping authorities, international aid and development projects and preparing environmental impact statements.

Compiled by Stephen Ssenkaaba
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