Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Testing Science – The Open University of Hong Kong

School of Science and Technology Programmes Department of Applied Science Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Testing Science – The Open University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Testing Science

Non-Jupas Programme Code: BSCHFTSJS
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Full-time Face-to-Face: Undergraduate Programme for AD/HD Graduates

In the 2013 Policy Address, the Testing and Certification industry has reconfirmed by the Government as an industry with good development potential and a sector where Hong Kong enjoys clear advantages. Six selected industries with potential demand for testing and certification services are identified by the Government. They are Chinese medicine, construction materials, food, jewellery. environmental protection and information and communications technologies. According to the review report of the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification 2013, the food trade was selected because: To further align with the Government's strategic direction to drive the development of the Testing and Certification industry, the OUHK is offering a  full-time face-to-face BSc (Hons) in Food Testing Science  programme starting.

Highlights of Programme

Entry Requirement

The requirement for Senior Year entry will be a holder of recognized Higher Diploma, Associate Degree, or equivalent, in Testing and Certification, Food, or a related discipline.

Highlights of Core Courses:

Year Two
Essential Biology (BIOL S103F) Essential Chemistry (CHEM S102F)
Statistical Data Analysis (STAT S251F) Food and Nutrient Chemistry (CHEM S201F)
Physical and Organic Chemistry (CHEM S234F) Cellular and Molecular Biology (BIOL S236F)
Biochemistry & Microbiology (BIOL S235F) Laboratory Techniques in Practice (SCI S291F)
Year Three
Quality Management for Science and Technology (TC S319F) Food Analysis (SCI S365F)
Measurement Uncertainty & Test Method Development (TC S320F) Microbiology & Toxicology (BIOL S 351F)
Analytical Chemistry (CHEM S350F) Conformity Assessment & Laboratory Accreditation (TC S311F)
Biochemical and DNA Technologies (BIOL S356F) Emerging Technologies in Food Analysis (SCI S364F)
Professional Training and Workplace Attachment (SCI S390F)
Year Four
Food Safety Management System: Audit & Certification (TC S462F) Management Systems for Inspection & Certification Bodies (TC S312F)
Selected Topics in Food Safety (SCI S463F) Principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (TC S380F)
Professional Practice and Ethics (TC S420F)
Science Research Project (SCI S410F)
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Jonathan Chiu
Marketing Director
3DP Technology Limited

Jonathan handles all external affairs include business development, patents write up and public relations. He is frequently interviewed by media and is considered a pioneer in 3D printing products.

Krutz Cheuk
Biomedical Engineer
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital

After graduating from OUHK, Krutz obtained an M.Sc. in Engineering Management from CityU. He is now completing his second master degree, M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, at CUHK. Krutz has a wide range of working experience. He has been with Siemens, VTech, and PCCW.

Hugo Leung
Software and Hardware Engineer
Innovation Team Company Limited

Hugo Leung Wai-yin, who graduated from his four-year programme in 2015, won the Best Paper Award for his ‘intelligent pill-dispenser’ design at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering’s International Conference on Consumer Electronics – China 2015.

The pill-dispenser alerts patients via sound and LED flashes to pre-set dosage and time intervals. Unlike units currently on the market, Hugo’s design connects to any mobile phone globally. In explaining how it works, he said: ‘There are three layers in the portable pillbox. The lowest level is a controller with various devices which can be connected to mobile phones in remote locations. Patients are alerted by a sound alarm and flashes. Should they fail to follow their prescribed regime, data can be sent via SMS to relatives and friends for follow up.’ The pill-dispenser has four medicine slots, plus a back-up with a LED alert, topped by a 500ml water bottle. It took Hugo three months of research and coding to complete his design, but he feels it was worth all his time and effort.

Hugo’s public examination results were disappointing and he was at a loss about his future before enrolling at the OUHK, which he now realizes was a major turning point in his life. He is grateful for the OUHK’s learning environment, its industry links and the positive guidance and encouragement from his teachers. The University is now exploring the commercial potential of his design with a pharmaceutical company. He hopes that this will benefit the elderly and chronically ill, as well as the society at large.

Soon after completing his studies, Hugo joined an automation technology company as an assistant engineer. He is responsible for the design and development of automation devices. The target is to minimize human labor and increase the quality of products. He is developing products which are used in various sections, including healthcare, manufacturing and consumer electronics.

Course Code Title Credits
  COMP S321F Advanced Database and Data Warehousing 5
  COMP S333F Advanced Programming and AI Algorithms 5
  COMP S351F Software Project Management 5
  COMP S362F Concurrent and Network Programming 5
  COMP S363F Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing 5
  COMP S382F Data Mining and Analytics 5
  COMP S390F Creative Programming for Games 5
  COMP S492F Machine Learning 5
  ELEC S305F Computer Networking 5
  ELEC S348F IOT Security 5
  ELEC S371F Digital Forensics 5
  ELEC S431F Blockchain Technologies 5
  ELEC S425F Computer and Network Security 5
 Course CodeTitleCredits
 ELEC S201FBasic Electronics5
 IT S290FHuman Computer Interaction & User Experience Design5
 STAT S251FStatistical Data Analysis5
 Course CodeTitleCredits
 COMPS333FAdvanced Programming and AI Algorithms5
 COMPS362FConcurrent and Network Programming5
 COMPS363FDistributed Systems and Parallel Computing5
 COMPS380FWeb Applications: Design and Development5
 COMPS381FServer-side Technologies and Cloud Computing5
 COMPS382FData Mining and Analytics5
 COMPS390FCreative Programming for Games5
 COMPS413FApplication Design and Development for Mobile Devices5
 COMPS492FMachine Learning5
 ELECS305FComputer Networking5
 ELECS363FAdvanced Computer Design5
 ELECS425FComputer and Network Security5