Job roles and titles vary widely and there is
considerable crossover between the
sectors. Typical types of organization and
associated job roles in the main industry
sectors include:
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Production Manager/Supervisor
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Product Development Specialist
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Food Quality Assurance Officer
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Manager/Supervisor in Food Service
Establishments/Industries
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Sensory Analyst
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Food Industry Consultant
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Food and Safety Regulatory Officer
•
Food Scientist/Researcher in
Government,Private, and Academic
Institutions
•
Food Entrepreneur
•
Food Sales Representative
BU Guinobatan is an educational and research
institution that specializes in food, agriculture,
forestry, environment, and related fields.
The primary mission of the institution is to
prepare students for successful careers by
ensuring that its graduates possess the
knowledge and skills demanded by the job
market to enhance their employability. Also,
the productive resource capacity and
entrepreneurial capability of BU Guinobatan
not only ensures its sustainability but also
serves as a model for students and the
community.
The Bachelor of Science in Food Technology in
BU Guinobatan is designed to produce
graduates who can convert plant, meat, and
dairy products into safe, stable, palatable and
nutritious food to ensure food and nutrition
security of our communities and the nation.
BU Quality Policy
Bicol University commits to continually strive
for excellence in instruction, research and
extension by meeting the highest level of
clientele satisfaction and adhering to quality
standards and applicable statutory and
regulatory requirements.
For more information, visit or email:
BICOL UNIVERSITY
GUINOBATAN
Guinobatan, Albay
bucaf-dean@bicol-u.edu.ph
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
As a food technologist, you'll work on
developing processes in manufacturing
and formulating food and drink product
recipes.
Why Choose BU Guinobatan?
Bachelor of Science in
Career Opportunities
BICOL UNIVERSITY
GUINOBATAN
School Year
2024/25
What is Food Technology?
Food technology applies science and related
fields of study to convert raw materials into
safe, stable, palatable and nutritious food. It
includes food safety and quality from postharvest handling, preparation, processing,
packaging, storage and distribution of food to
ensure food and nutrition security, safety and
well-being of individuals, families and
communities. It also considers the social,
cultural, economic, managerial and
entrepreneurial, and environmental aspects of
food systems, as well as the art of food
preparation.
What are the Program Goals of
Food Technology?
The program is a mix of pure and applied
science, engineering, business and
entrepreneurial skills. It aims to produce
professionals who have the capacity to apply
the science and technology and related fields
of study in post-harvest handling, preparation,
processing, packaging, storage, distribution
and marketing of food to ensure food nutrition
and security, safety, quality and environmental
sustainability.
What competencies are needed
in BS Food Technology Program?
To be accepted into the program, applicants
must have a BUCET rating of at least
86%, should have completed a high
school course on the fundamentals
of chemistry, biology,
mathematics, and have a
genuine passion for food
technolgy.
Total Units: 168 units