As an area of academic study, food technology is concerned with the physical processes of cooking and the biochemical properties of food. Students who wish to enter the food science industry could benefit from completing a course in this subject.

Academic institutions around the world offer a BSc or Bachelor of Science. This popular undergraduate degree is helpful in preparing students for the workplace or for advanced degree programs. The average BSc takes three to five years to complete.

Online learning refers to use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning one has the flexibility to access their studies at any time and from anywhere they can log on.