Food Science and Nutrition — study plan

Credit hours: 138
Levels: 8
Courses: 52
Degree: bachelor

The Food Science and Nutrition study plan at Taif University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 138 credit hours across 52 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BIOB1101	General Biology	4
CHEM1102	General Chemistry (1)	4
EFL1101	English for Academic Purposes (1)	2
HIS1105	History of the Kingdom	2
MATH1105	Introduction to Mathematics	3

Level 2 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
EFL1202	English for Academic Purpose (2)	2
GE1101	Arabic Language Skills	2
GE1103	University Study Skills	2
MATH1208	Calculus (1)	4
PHYS1201	General Physics	4
TECH1201	Introduction to Biotechnology	3

Level 3 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BIOB2106	Microbiology	3
BIOB2111	Physiology	3
CHEM2109	Analytical Chemistry	3
EFL2101	English for Academic Purpose (3)	2
FNU2102	Fundamentals of Food Processing	3
FNU2101	Fundamentals of Human Nutrition	2
GE1102	Fundamentals of Islamic Culture	2

Level 4 20 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BIOB2203	Molecular Biology	3
CHEM2205	Organic Chemistry	3
EFL2202	English for Academic Purpose (4)	2
FNU2203	Chemistry of Food Components	3
FNU2202	Community Nutrition	2
FNU2201	Preventive Nutrition	2
FNU2204	Food Microbiology	3
GE1201	Islamic Culture (Morals and Values)	2

Level 5 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
EFL1203	English for Specific Purposes (1)	2
FNU3104	Food Metabolism	3
FNU3101	Cereals and Cereal Products Technology	3
FNU3102	Food Hygiene and Safety	2
FNU3105	Therapeutic Nutrition (1)	2
FNU3103	Food Additives	2
TECH3101	Genetic Improvement in Plant	3

Level 6 20 credits

Code	Course	Credits
FNU3208	Analytical Food Chemistry	3
FNU3204	Field Training	3
FNU3201	Food Preservation Technologies	3
FNU3202	Nutrition through the Life Cycle	3
FNU3203	Fats and Oils Technology	3
GE2101	Islamic Studies 3	2
MATH3210	Biostatistics	3

Level 7 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
EFL2203	English Course (Elective 1)	2
FNU4101	Food Quality Control	3
FNU4104	Fruits and Vegetables Processing Technology	3
FNU4102	Laboratory Techniques in Life Sciences	3
FNU4103	Food Packaging	2
FNU4105	Therapeutic Nutrition (2)	2
GE2201	Islamic Studies (4)	2

Level 8 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
FNU4203	Dairy Technology	3
FNU4204	Meat and Fish Technology	3
FNU4203b	Recycling of Food Industry Wastes	2
FNU4205	Graduation Project	3
FNU4202	Food Biotechnology	3

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Food Science and Nutrition

How many credit hours is Food Science and Nutrition at Taif University?

Food Science and Nutrition at Taif University requires completing 138 credit hours to graduate, spread across 52 courses.

How many years is Food Science and Nutrition at Taif University?

The study plan for Food Science and Nutrition spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Food Science and Nutrition award?

Food Science and Nutrition at Taif University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 138 credit hours.