Canadian University Dubai

Associate Degree in Food Safety

Food safety is an important aspect of protecting the health and well being of society. As a growing sector, business and regulatory organizations alike are seeing an increasing demand for qualified and practiced professionals in the field. CUD’s new Associate Degree in Food Safety will provide you with a broad, hands-on education in basic sciences and develop your fundamental knowledge in food safety, to enable you to advance your skills and develop your career in this important professional discipline.

The program places emphasis on practical learning and teaches international food management systems and standards, such as HACCP and ISO 22000. Topics of study include: the evaluation of food quality control and safety issues in the UAE in areas such as food laws and legislation; food chemistry and processing; quality management; food safety; and inspection sampling techniques and auditing. As a student of this program, you will also have the opportunity to take environmental health management courses, conduct field visits, and get practical industry experience through a relevant work placement.