About the Department

The Department of Food Science and Technology at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is a premier center for food science education, research, and innovation within the School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT). Our department is dedicated to training skilled professionals capable of advancing food science and technology to promote food security, enhance nutrition, ensure food safety, and reduce post-harvest losses.

Food Science and Technology integrates principles from chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and nutrition to develop, produce, and preserve safe, nutritious, and high-quality food products. Our comprehensive curriculum covers food chemistry and analysis, food microbiology, food processing and preservation, food quality control and assurance, food packaging technology, food engineering, nutrition science, food biotechnology, and post-harvest technology. Students develop strong professional competencies through intensive theoretical study combined with practical laboratory work, pilot-scale food processing, and SIWES industrial training.

The department emphasizes practical learning with modern food science infrastructure including food chemistry laboratories, food microbiology laboratories, food processing facilities, pilot plant equipment, sensory evaluation facilities, and food storage facilities. We maintain strategic partnerships with food processing companies, food research institutes, regulatory agencies, and quality assurance organizations, providing students with hands-on training and research opportunities. Our faculty members conduct cutting-edge research in food processing innovation, food safety and preservation, functional foods, food biotechnology, and sustainable food systems.

Our graduates are highly sought professionals in the food industry and related sectors. They demonstrate proficiency in food analysis, quality control, process optimization, product development, food safety management, and regulatory compliance. Graduates pursue rewarding careers as food technologists, quality assurance managers, food safety specialists, food process engineers, and entrepreneurs, significantly contributing to industrial development and national food security.

What We Offer

Research Focus Areas

Our department conducts cutting-edge research in various food science domains:

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Food Science and Technology enjoy diverse and rewarding career paths:

Course Materials & Resources

Admission Requirements