Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology (B.Sc.)


Faculty of Agricultural Technology



Overview

    Food industry is one of the world largest industries, thus food science and technology have become important for the economic development of the country. This program offers an integrated science in which the students will learn basic theory and knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, engineering, nutrition, food analysis, food processing. The principles of science together with the applied sciences in order to understand how to transform raw materials into processed food products and solve problems related to the production, preservation, processing, distribution, evaluation of the safety, and utilization of the food.
    This program aims to produce graduates capable of; 1. describing food components, their characteristics and properties, the changes of food components during processing and storage; 2. Understanding the principles used in food chemistry and analysis, preservation, engineering, processing, plant sanitation and packaging of the foods and applying the knowledge in order to develop food products or food production process; 3. applying laws, standards and regulations concerning foods and agricultural products.

Duration of Course 4 years

Language of Instruction: Thai

Entry requirements:

Academic Requirements
  • Applicants for bachelor’s degree programs must have the equivalent of a High school with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.0-4.0 grading scale.
  • Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F)
General Requirements
  • High school transcript.
  • International students must have the concurrence of a University Designated School Official (DSO) charged with compliance of Immigration guidelines.
  • Before starting a program, you need to have a basic knowledge of the English Language. The TOEIC/ IELTS/ TOEFL is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks
 
English Language Requirement Required Score
TOEFL (677) (Paper-based test) ≥ 420
TOEFL (120) (Internet-based test) ≥ 40
TOEFL (300) (Computer-based test) ≥ 120
IELTS (9) ≥ 3.5
TOEIC (990) ≥ 400
Remark: In case of having the result of the English Language Score Test. You will receive the special consideration
Required Knowledge
  1. Completed Upper Secondary (M.6 Certificate) or its equivalent as recognized by the Thai Ministry of Education or; Completed High School Grade 12 (US System)
  2. Basic theory of chemistry, biology, mathematics and statistics
  3. Ability to communicate in English

Course Content


Total of Credit 136 Credits

Program Structure

1. General Education Course 30 Credits
1.1 Value of Life and Citizenship 7 Credits
  - Social Science 3 Credits
  - Humanities 3 Credits
  - Physical Education and Recreation 1 Credit
1.2 Language and Communication 12 Credits
- English for Communication 6 Credits
- Additional Languages 6 Credits
1.3 Science, Technology and Innovation 6 Credits
- Information Technology 3 Credits
- Science, Mathematics and Innovation 3 Credits
1.4 Integration and Entrepreneurship 5 Credits
- Integration and Entrepreneurship 5 Credits
2. Specialized Course 100 Credits
2.1 Basic Profession Course 32 Credits
2.2 Major Required Course 46 Credits
2.3 Major Elective Course 15 Credits
2.4 Enhance Professional Experience 7 Credits
3. Elective Course 6 Credits
Elective Course 6 Credits

Subject

1. General Education Course 30 Credits

1.1 Value of Life and Citizenship at least 7 Credits
1.1.1 Social Science chose at least 3 credits from the following course
01-110-004 Society and Environment 3(3-0-6)
01-110-007 Communication and Society 3(3-0-6)
01-110-009 Development of Social and Life Quality 3(3-0-6)
01-110-012 Sufficiency Economy for Sustainable Development 3(3-0-6)
01-110-017 Quality Life for New Generation 3(3-0-6)
01-110-018 Happiness Trend 3(3-0-6)
01-110-019 Proactive Thinking of Sufficiency Economy 3(3-0-6)
01-110-020 One voice for Social Empowerment 3(3-0-6)
01-110-021 Life in Multicultural Society 3(3-0-6)
01-110-022 Sociological perspective as a researcher 3(3-0-6)
01-110-023 Good Citizen by Democratic Way 3(3-0-6)
01-110-024 Sufficiency Life with Thai Wisdom 3(3-0-6)
1.1.2 Humanities chose at least 3 credits from the following course
01-210-017 Searching and Academic Report Writing 3(3-0-6)
01-210-018 Information Retrieval 3(3-0-6)
01-210-019 Personality Development 3(2-2-5)
01-210-020 Applied Psychology to Work 3(3-0-6)
01-210-021 Reasoning and Ethics 3(3-0-6)
01-210-022 Religions and Thai Culture  3(3-0-6)
01-210-023 Miracle of Love  3(3-0-6)
01-210-024 Learning Skills to Success  3(3-0-6)
01-210-025 Life on Films  3(3-0-6)
1.1.3 Physical Education and Recreation chose at least 1 credit from the following course
01-610-003 Recreation 1(0-2-1)
01-610-005 Organizing and Managing Camps 3(3-0-6)
01-610-006 Weight Training for Health 3(2-2-5)
01-610-007 Basic Skin Diving 3(2-2-5)
01-610-008 Social Dances for Health 3(2-2-5)
01-610-009 Health for Life 3(3-0-6)
01-610-010 Recreation for Life Quality Development 3(2-2-5)
01-610-011 Physical Activities for Wellness 3(2-2-5)
01-610-012 Health for New Generation Living 3(2-2-5)
01-610-013 Weight and Body Shapes Control for Health 3(2-2-5)
01-610-014 Sports Skill for health 1(0-2-1)
01-610-015 Water Activities for Health 3(2-2-5)
1.2 Language and Communication at least 12 Credits
1.2.1 English for Communication chose 6 credits following course
01-320-001 English for Communication 1 3(2-2-5)
01-320-002 English for Communication 2 3(2-2-5)
1.2.2 Additional Languages chose at least 6 credits from the following course
01-310-001 Thai for Communication  3(3-0-6)
01-320-003 English Conversation 3(2-2-5)
01-320-005 English for Job Application 3(2-2-5)
01-320-006 English for Science and Technology 3(2-2-5)
01-320-007 English for Presentation 3(2-2-5)
01-320-010 English for Standardized Tests 3(2-2-5)
01-320-013 English for Service Industry 3(2-2-5)
01-320-014 English for Business Communication 3(2-2-5)
01-320-015 English for Online Business 3(2-2-5)
01-320-016 English for Academic Reading 3(2-2-5)
01-320-017 English for Academic Writing 3(2-2-5)
01-320-018 English Writing Development 3(2-2-5)
01-320-019 English for Edutainment 3(2-2-5)
01-320-021 Using Digital Tools for English Learning 3(2-2-5)
01-320-025 English for Organizational Communication 3(2-2-5)
01-330-001 Basic Chinese 3(3-0-6)
01-330-002 Basic Chinese Conversation 3(3-0-6)
01-330-006 Basic Japanese 3(3-0-6)
01-330-007 Basic Japanese Conversation 3(3-0-6)
1.3 Science, Technology and Innovation at least 6 Credits
1.3.1 Information Technology chose at least 3 credits from the following course
09-000-001 Computer and Information Technology Skills 3(2-2-5)
09-000-002 Program Package for Multimedia 3(2-2-5)
09-000-003 Information Technology for Decision Making 3(2-2-5)
1.3.2 Science, Mathematics and Innovation chose at least 3 credits from the following course
09-111-001 Thinking and Reasoning 3(3-0-6)
09-111-002 Mathematics for Tourism 3(3-0-6)
09-111-051 Mathematics in Daily Life 3(3-0-6)
09-121-001 Statistical in Daily Life 3(2-2-5)
09-121-002 Basic Statistics for Innovation 3(2-2-5)
09-130-001 Green ICT 3(3-0-6)
09-130-002 Internet of Things in Everyday Life 3(3-0-6)
09-130-003 Digital Life 3(3-0-6)
09-210-001 Chemistry in Digital Life 3(3-0-6)
09-210-002 Toxic Alert and Safety Life 3(3-0-6)
09-210-003 Science, Creativity and Innovation 3(3-0-6)
09-210-033 Green Technology 3(3-0-6)
09-311-001 Modern Life with Food Safety 3(3-0-6)
09-311-051 Life and Environment 3(3-0-6)
09-410-001 Keep Pace with Technology 3(3-0-6)
09-410-002 Sciences for Life 3(3-0-6)
09-410-003 Natural Disaster Survival 3(3-0-6)
09-410-004 Renewable Energy Technologies for Sustainability 3(3-0-6)
09-090-011 Science Communication and Public Awareness 2(1-2-3)
1.4 Integration and Entrepreneurship at least 5 Credits
1.4.1 Integration and Entrepreneurship from the following course
00-100-101 RMUTT Identity 2(0-4-2)
00-100-201 Green University 1(0-2-1)
00-100-202 Design Thinking 1(0-2-1)
00-100-301 Entrepreneurship 1(0-2-1)
1.4.2 Additional Integration and Entrepreneurship chose from the following course
00-100-302 Innovation for the Community 3(1-4-4)
09-090-013 Information Management for Entrepreneur 3(2-2-5)
 

2. Specialized Course 100 Credits

2.1 Basic Profession Course 32 credits from the following course
03-311-101 Introduction of Food Science and Technology 2(2-0-4)
03-311-102 Statistics for Experimental Design of Food Science and Technology 3(2-3-5)
03-311-103 Microbiology Techniques                   3(2-3-5)
03-311-104 Technical Skills in Food Science and Technology 1(0-3-1)
03-311-203 Human Nutrition 2(2-0-4)
03-311-204 Experimental Design for Food Science and Technology 3(2-3-5)
09-210-034 General Chemistry 3(2-3-5)
09-212-106 General Organic Chemistry 3(2-3-5)
09-213-221 General Biochemistry 3(2-3-5)
09-311-050 General Biology 3(2-3-5)
09-215-201 General Analytical Chemistry 3(2-3-5)
09-410-040 General Physics 3(2-3-5)
2.2 Major Required Course 46 credits from the following course
03-311-205 Food Process Technology 1 3(2-3-5
03-311-206 Food Process Technology 2 3(2-3-5)
03-311-207 Food Engineering 1 3(2-3-5)
03-311-208 Microbiology of Food Industry 3(2-3-5)
03-311-209 Principle of Food Analysis 3(2-3-5)
03-313-210 Food Quality Control and Assurance 3(2-3-5)
03-314-211 Design and development Packaging 3(2-3-5)
03-311-301 Food Engineering 2    3(2-3-5)
03-312-302 Food Chemistry                                     3(2-3-5)
03-313-303 Food Plant Sanitation and Food Safety Management System 3(2-3-5)
03-313-304 Food Production Planning and Control 3(2-3-5)
03-314-305 Sensory Evaluation of Food 3(2-3-5)
03-314-306 Food Additives in Food Processing 3(2-3-5)
03-314-307 Food Product Development 3(2-3-5)
03-314-308 Food Science and Technology Seminar        1(0-2-1)
03-314-309 Special Problems of Food Science and Technology 3(1-6-5)
2.3 Major Elective Course 15 credits; Students can select from 2 groups following course
2.3.1 Production Technology in Food Processing industry
03-315-402 Production Technology of Meat and Poultry Products 3(2-3-5)
03-315-403 Production Technology of Fishery Products 3(2-3-5)
03-315-404 Production Technology of Frozen Food 3(2-3-5
03-315-405 Production Technology of Bakery Products 3(2-3-5)
03-315-406 Production Technology of Fruit and Vegetable Products 3(2-3-5)
03-315-407 Production Technology of Beverage Products 3(2-3-5)
03-315-408 Production Technology of Cereal Products   3(2-3-5)
03-315-409 Production Technology of Fermented Food Products 3(2-3-5)
03-315-410 Production Technology of Nutraceutical Products and Functional Food 3(2-3-5)
03-315-411 Production Technology of Dairy Products 3(2-3-5)
03-315-412 Production Technology of Dried Food Products 3(2-3-5)
03-315-413 Biotechnology in Food Industry 3(2-3-5)
03-315-414 Posthavest Technology of Agricultural Products 3(2-3-5)
03-315-415 Waste Management in Food Industry 3(2-3-5)
2.3.2 Food Business Entrepreneur
03-316-416 Food Business Entrepreneur Creation 3(2-3-5)
03-316-417 Marketing Strategies and Planning 3(2-3-5)
03-006-401 Digital Marketing 2(1-3-3)
03-116-304 03-314-401 Agricultural Products Marketing Food Innovation and Product Design 3(3-0-6) 3(2-3-5)
2.4 Enhance Professional Experience 7 Credits
Select 1 credit from this course
03-000-301 Preparation for Professional Experience 1(0-2-1)
and select 6 credits from the cooperative education course following below
03-000-401 Cooperative Education 6(0-40-0)  
03-000-402 International Cooperative Education 6(0-40-0)
03-000-404 Post-course Internship 6(0-40-0)

3 . Elective Course 6 Credits

Elective Course 6 Credits
Chose to study from the courses offered at the Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi which is not the same as the courses already studied and must not be the subjects assigned to study without credits.