Food Science and Technology

NUSCollege of Humanities & Sciences

Data processed 6 July 2026. IGP: AY2024/25 intake.

By Universities.sg · Data: Ministry of Education & SkillsFuture Singapore · Methodology

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science and Technology is a programme offered by the NUS Department of Food Science and Technology under the Faculty of Science within the College of Humanities and Sciences. The curriculum covers food quality and safety, food product innovation, food processing, and nutrition, combining biology, physical sciences, and engineering.

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Programme information from NUS

Food Science and Technology at NUS requires an IGP of AAA/C for admission, ranking 16th out of 77 programmes by admission difficulty. Graduate employment data is not yet available.

Admission Requirements

The 10th percentile IGP for this programme is AAA/C, which works out to 65.6 rank points out of 70. That puts it in the top quarter among all 77 courses with published IGP data, and 13th out of 21 programmes at NUS by how hard it is to get into. The 90th percentile IGP is AAA/A, so you can see the typical range of admitted students. Polytechnic graduates need a minimum GPA of 3.64 (10th percentile) for admission. The 90th percentile GPA is 3.91.

Graduate Outcomes

Graduate employment data for this programme is not included in the published GES results.

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Admission Requirements

  • 65.6 RP
  • AAA/C grades
  • 3.64 GPA

Source: NUS Admissions Office

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Common questions

What are the admission requirements for Food Science and Technology at NUS?
The 10th percentile IGP for Food Science and Technology at NUS is AAA/C. For polytechnic students, the 10th percentile GPA requirement is 3.64.
What is the employment rate for Food Science and Technology graduates?
Employment data for this programme is not available in the published Graduate Employment Survey results.
What is the median salary for Food Science and Technology graduates?
Salary data for this programme is not available in the published Graduate Employment Survey results.