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Applied Food Microbiology

Name: Applied Food Microbiology
Price: 1698 SGD
Rating: 4.3 (3 reviews)

Training Provider: Republic Polytechnic

Course Reference: TGS-2021005818

S$1,698

About This Course

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What You'll Learn

Applied food microbiology focus on the usage of microorganisms industrially in the production of fermented food through isolation, identification as well as characterisation of microorganisms used for fermentation. Role and significance of microbial inactivation, adaptation and environmental factors (i.e. pH, temperature) on growth and response of microorganisms in various environments will also be discussed. Emphasize will be placed on the production of foods by microbial fermentation including tempeh, beer, wine, bread, cheese, yoghurt, fish, vegetables, soy sauce and miso. Students will carry out hands-on session to produce fermented food.

Entry Requirements

‘O’ Levels: At least 3 ‘O’ Level passes in the following subjects
- English Language (EL1 or EL2) Grade 1 – 7
- Any Science subject Grade 1 – 6
- Any 1 relevant subject subject Grade 1 – 6
- And at least 1 year relevant work experience

Higher Nitec: GPA ≥ 2.0 OR GPA ≥ 1.5 AND at least 1 year relevant work experience

Nitec: GPA ≥ 3.5 OR GPA ≥ 3.0 AND at least 1 year relevant work experience

Higher Nitec in Technology/Services: GPA ≥ 2.0 AND at least 1 year relevant work experience

Nitec in Technology/Services: GPA ≥ 3.5 AND at least 1 year relevant work experience

WSQ: Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher) AND at least 1 year relevant work experience AND Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA

Do not possess any of the above qualifications: Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 2 years of relevant working experience.