Canadian University Dubai to launch new two-year program in food safety from August

Dubai, June 16, 2015: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is to launch a new Associate Degree in Food Safety from August, in response to a growing demand for trained professionals in the field.

The two-year program, developed in collaboration with Dubai Municipality, has been accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research , and is due to admit its first cohort of students in August this year. 

The booming tourism and hospitality sector in the region has created an accelerating demand for skilled food safety practitioners. The new associate degree will help to address this demand by providing students with a practical education in the discipline. The program will emphasize hands-on experience through field visits and a work placement, alongside classroom and lab-based learning.

Dr. Rami El Khatib, Chair of the School of Environment and Health Sciences at CUD, explained, “Food safety is one of today’s major issues in environmental health management and something that affects people the world over.

“With the increasing awareness and expectations among consumers over food safety, and the comprehensive regulations implemented by the UAE Government, our aim in introducing this program is to help meet the growing demand for professionals who have the right knowledge and skills to operate in this specialized field.”

As food safety is a worldwide issue, the program will also be internationally-focused, incorporating global food management systems and standards, such as HACCP and ISO 22000. Graduates of the program can expect to be in demand among government, business and specialist consulting organizations, both in the UAE and beyond.

The new qualification is among a suite of environmentally-focused degree programs offered by CUD’s School of Environment and Health Sciences. On graduation from the Associate Degree in Food Safety, students can also take the opportunity to fast-track through the School’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Management, offering them the opportunity of progression in two distinct career paths.