Diploma in Meats & Other Foods Inspection (Post-Basic)

University of Technology, Jamaica

Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica

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Diploma in Meats & Other Foods Inspection (Post-Basic) at University of Technology, Jamaica in Kingston, Jamaica is a diploma in Food Science programme. The programme runs for 18 weeks, delivered on campus. It carries 22.0 credits. Tuition for international students is USD 7,359 per total (JMD 228,520 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Food Science
Duration: 18 weeks
Delivery: On Campus
Credits: 22.0
Local tuition: JMD 228,520 / total
International tuition: USD 7,359 / total

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked October 2026 · Source: utech.edu.jm ·

Program details

Overview

UTech, Jamaica's Post-Basic Diploma for Inspectors of Meat and Other Foods is an 18-week, 22-credit, in-person programme at the Slipe Pen Road campus, with 2024/2025 tuition quoted near JMD 228,520 for local and CARICOM students or USD 7,359 for international students. The programme trains practitioners already working in food regulation to apply food-quality-control principles to meat, milk, poultry and other foods, and to operate within the relevant regulatory framework, with a focus on preventing contamination along the food chain through technical expertise, education and enforcement of legislation. Candidates need a Public Health Inspection diploma, or alternatively an Environmental Health degree, together with two years already spent working as a Public Health Inspector. Graduates work as meat or food inspectors.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Diploma in Public Health Inspection, or a degree in Environmental Health, plus two years' experience working as a Public Health Inspector.

About University of Technology, Jamaica

Type: University
Control: Public
Founded: 1958
Programs: 99
Location: Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Meats & Other Foods Inspection (Post-Basic) award?

University of Technology, Jamaica awards a Diploma in the field of Food Science on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Meats & Other Foods Inspection (Post-Basic) take?

The programme runs for 18 weeks.

How much does Diploma in Meats & Other Foods Inspection (Post-Basic) cost?

Tuition for international students is USD 7,359 per total (JMD 228,520 per total for local students).

Can Diploma in Meats & Other Foods Inspection (Post-Basic) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Technology, Jamaica.

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