Transforming agricultural products into safe, nutritious and valuable food.
The Food Technology programme at MEHIT University prepares students with
scientific knowledge, practical processing skills and quality awareness to
support food production, preservation, safety, packaging, product development
and modern food industry practice.
The Food Technology programme develops students’ understanding of food science,
processing, preservation, safety systems, quality control, product development
and packaging practice for modern food production environments.
Food quality begins when science, safety and production discipline work together.
Food Processing
Understand how raw agricultural products are transformed into safe, useful
and market-ready food products.
Food Preservation
Learn the principles and techniques that help extend shelf life and maintain
food quality.
Food Safety
Build awareness of hygiene, contamination control and safe production practice
in food environments.
Quality Control
Explore testing, inspection and production checks that support consistent food
quality.
Product Development
Learn how food ideas are refined into products through research, testing and
production awareness.
Packaging Technology
Understand how packaging protects food, supports storage and communicates
product value.
Professional Journey
From food science foundations to professional production practice.
Students progress from food science knowledge into processing practice, quality
control, preservation, packaging, product development and professional portfolio
preparation.
Stage01
Progress
04
Foundation
Build Your Food Science Foundation
Develop the scientific knowledge needed to understand food composition,
processing behaviour, safety principles and production environments.
Food Science
Technical Skills
Develop Processing and Quality Control Skills
Learn how food products are processed, tested, inspected and monitored to
support safe and consistent production.
Processing Practice
Production Systems
Advance into Preservation, Packaging and Product Development
Explore preservation methods, packaging systems, product innovation and the
professional discipline required in modern food technology.
Application
Readiness
Food Technology Portfolio & Professional Readiness
Complete portfolio-based food technology projects that prepare students for
processing, quality, safety, packaging and production support roles.
Portfolio
Professional Confidence
From food science to practical production systems, students build the discipline
to support safe, high-quality and valuable food products.
What You’ll Learn
Food science knowledge shaped through processing, safety and product quality.
Explore the core subjects that prepare students to understand food composition,
processing methods, safety systems, quality control, preservation, packaging
and product development.
01Food Science Principles
Understand food composition, ingredients, production behaviour and the
scientific foundations of food technology.
Learn how raw agricultural products are transformed into safe, usable
and market-ready food products.
Build awareness of microorganisms, hygiene, contamination control and
safe food production practice.
Explore inspection, testing and production checks that support consistent
product quality and safety.
Study preservation methods and packaging systems that protect food,
extend shelf life and support distribution.
Learn how food product ideas are researched, tested, refined and prepared
for production environments.
Learning Experience
Learning shaped by laboratory practice, processing discipline and food quality.
Students learn through food laboratory practice, processing equipment training,
quality testing exercises, preservation and packaging projects, product development
workshops and portfolio-based food technology assignments.
Applied Food Technology Practice
Practical training for safe processing, quality control and food product development.
The learning experience connects food science with guided laboratory and
production practice, helping students understand how safe, high-quality food
products are processed, tested, packaged and improved.
Food Laboratory Practice
Students work with food samples, testing routines and laboratory procedures
that support safe production and quality awareness.
Processing Equipment Training
Practical sessions introduce learners to food processing equipment, production
workflows and technical discipline.
Quality Testing Exercises
Students develop awareness of inspection, measurement and production checks
that support consistent food quality.
Preservation and Packaging Projects
Guided projects help learners understand shelf life, packaging systems, storage
conditions and product protection.
Product Development Workshops
Students explore how food product ideas are refined through research, testing,
feedback and production planning.
Portfolio-Based Food Technology Projects
Learners build a professional portfolio reflecting processing, safety, quality,
packaging and product development work.
Career Opportunities
Professional pathways across food processing, safety and quality control.
Graduates are prepared for entry-level professional roles in food processing
companies, production facilities, quality control units, laboratories, packaging
teams and product development environments.
Food Technology Assistant
Food Processing Technician
Quality Control Assistant
Food Safety Assistant
Production Assistant
Packaging Assistant
Product Development Assistant
Food Laboratory Assistant
Programme Information
Essential details for the Food Technology pathway.
Qualification
HND / Degree Pathway
Confirm with Admissions
Duration
2 Years
Four Semesters + Practical Food Technology Training
Entry Requirements
GCE Advanced Level
Science, agriculture, chemistry, biology or relevant subjects preferred
Study Mode
Morning
Full-time On-Campus Programme
Campus
Yaoundé
MEHIT University Main Campus
Practical Learning
Food Processing
Quality Testing
Packaging Practice
Food Technology Portfolio
Tuition
Contact Admissions
Current tuition available from Admissions Office.
Career Outcome
Professional Food Technology Pathway
Prepared for food processing, quality control, food safety, production,
packaging and food laboratory support roles.
FAQ
Questions about Food Technology at MEHIT University.
The Food Technology programme is completed over two academic years, including
practical laboratory, processing, quality control and portfolio-based training.
Students study food science principles, food processing, food microbiology
and safety, food quality control, packaging and preservation and product
development.
Yes. Students develop practical skills through food laboratory practice,
processing equipment training, quality testing exercises, preservation and
packaging projects, product development workshops and portfolio-based work.
Yes. Graduates may progress to further food science, food technology,
agriculture, nutrition or related studies subject to the University’s
admission requirements.
Graduates may work as Food Technology Assistants, Food Processing Technicians,
Quality Control Assistants, Food Safety Assistants, Production Assistants,
Packaging Assistants, Product Development Assistants and Food Laboratory Assistants.
Applications are submitted through the MEHIT University Admissions Office.
Contact Admissions for entry requirements, tuition fees and application deadlines.
Food Technology
Begin Your Career in Food Technology.
Join a programme designed to develop practical food technology professionals
ready to support safe production, food quality, product innovation and modern
food industry systems.
