Overview

The BS Food Science and Technology program at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), offered by the Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB), is designed to prepare students for careers in the food and allied industries. It combines scientific knowledge from chemistry, microbiology, and biochemistry with practical food processing and engineering applications.Students in the Food Science and Technology program at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) learn how food is selected, processed, preserved, packaged, and tested for safety and quality. The curriculum also covers food chemistry, food microbiology, nutrition, food engineering, and product development.

The program emphasizes laboratory work, industry exposure, and an understanding of modern food systems to ensure graduates can meet global food safety and quality standards. It prepares students not only for industrial roles but also for research, innovation, and regulatory positions within the food sector.

Career Paths

Graduates of Food Science and Technology at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) can work in:

Food Technologist
Quality Control / Quality Assurance Officer
Food Safety Inspector
Product Development Scientist
Nutrition and Dietetics Assistant Roles
Food Researcher
Packaging and Processing Specialist
Regulatory Affairs Officer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Chemistry
Food Microbiology
Food Processing and Preservation
Introduction to Food Science and Technology
Food Safety and Hygiene
Fruits and Vegetable Processing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

130 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Islamabad, Pakistan

Disciplines

Food Science Food Technology View 6 other Bachelors in Food Technology in Pakistan

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

O level equivalence of Science group

AND

A level equivalence of Pre-Engineering group including Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

OR

A level equivalence of Pre-Medical group including Biology, Physics and Chemistry

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

5400 USD / year

≈ 5400 USD / year

Additional Details

National students: 275,400 PKR (per semester)

Living costs

Islamabad

Pakistan

36883 - 51236 PKR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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