MS Food Science
Background
As UP Mindanao is envisioned to grow into a comprehensive University, it academic programs shall put emphasis on science, technology, agriculture, agriculture and medicine so that it can assist the region in the process of nation building.
As new global issues emerge, the food industry is beset with concerns in waste reduction, food safety, food security, development of new products and the like. The University believes that the MS Food Science program can assist in building up human resource who are equipped to find solutions to these problems. The Master’s Program is responsive to the needs of the food industry and the academe.
Objectives
The MS Food Science is intended for food entrepreneurs, personnel of government agencies involved in food industries, policy makers, the academe and research institutions. It aims to:
Train manpower than can lead in value added industries, research & development and manufacturing in Mindanao;
Provide technical services to food processors & farmers actively involved in food production; and
Develop faculty of institutions in the area who are offering the undergraduate course in Food Technology.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission must be holders of a bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology or related disciplines with a general weighted average of 2.50 or better.
A duly accomplished Application form (GS Form -1) must be submitted with the following documents:
- Cover letter addressed to the Dean, signifying intent to apply and the degree sought
- Original or Certified Copy of Official Transcript of Records
- Two sealed letters of recommendation (GS-Form 2) from former professors, supervisors or colleagues
- For foreign applicants: Certification of medium of instruction (in previous degree) by the University Registrar or results of TOEFL (min score: 600) or IELTS (min score: 6.5)
- Non-refundable application fee (Php 200.00 for Filipino applicants and US$25.00 for foreign applicants)
Note: A student with inadequate background in food science will be required to take additional courses without credit.
*Core Courses (TOTAL = 22 units)
FST 201 Food Analysis (3 units)
FST 210 Food Biochemistry (3 units)
FST 221 Advanced Food Microbiology (3 units)
FST 235 Thermal Processing (3 units)
FST 236 Dehydration and Freezing (3 units)
FST 299 Graduate Seminar (1 unit)
FST 300 Master’s Thesis (6 units)
**Specialization (3 units)
FST 212 Advances in Food Protein and Enzymes
FST 213 Advanced in Food Lipids
FST 214 Advances in Food Carbohydrates
FST 216 Postharvest Biochemistry of Fruits & Vegetables
FST 220 Microbial Aspects of Food Processing
FST 240 Tropical Food Processing
FST 241 Tropical Fruits & Vegetables Processing
FST 242 Processing Protein Rich Foods
FST 290 Special Problems
FST 291 Special Topics
***Minor subjects (9 units)
200-level or at most 100-level Courses from another college offering graduate programs
Graduate Faculty
Juma Novie A. Alviola
PhD in Food Science and Technology
MS in Food Science
BS Biology Cum laude
Dominica DM. Dacera
PhD in Environmental Technology
M. Eng. Water and Waste Water
Engineering
BS Chemical Engineering
Dann Marie N. Del Mundo
PhD in Food Science and Technology
MS Environmental Science
BS Food Technology
Jennifer P. Fronteras
MS in Biochemistry
BS Agricultural Chemistry Magna cum Laude
Erwin Oliver V. Fundador
PhD in Chemistry
MS Biochemistry
BS Chemical Engineering
Noreen Grace V. Fundador
PhD in Polymer Science
MS Biochemistry
BS Food Technology
Virginia P. Obsioma
PhD in Animal Science
MS Food Science
BS Food Technology
Jackie Lou J. Tagubase
PhD in Global Agricultural Sciences
Master in Management
BS Food Technology
Joel Hassan G. Tolentino
PhD in Chemistry
BS Chemical Engineering Cum laude
Rovi Gem E. Villame
MS Food Science
BS Food Technology
Virginia P. Obsioma
PhD in Animal Science
MS Food Science
BS Food Technology
Asst. Prof. Rovi Gem Villame
Coordinator
July 2019