Faculty: School of Food Science and Engineering
Degree: MS
Specialty: Light Industry Technology and Engineering (Sugar Engineering)
Objectives：
Systematically master the basic theories, experimental skills of this major and the specialized knowledge in the field of sugar engineering. Be familiar with the current development trends of this major both at home and abroad. Possess certain innovation ability and strong independent research, design and teaching capabilities. Be a high-quality talent who is suitable for the needs of scientific research, teaching, production and management in the field of food science.
Years of Study ：
Three years. The maximum study period is five years.
Language:
Chinese
Major Research Fields：
1. Sugar Biotechnology and Safety
The research direction of sugar biotechnology and safety mainly focuses on the latest development trends of biotechnology and food safety, concentrating on the biological manufacturing of sugar substances and the safety control issues during the processing. It conducts research on the biological synthesis, transformation and molecular regulatory mechanisms of sugar substances, the generation, rapid detection and control theories and technologies of chemical and biological hazards in food processing, and the whole-process safety assessment system in food processing and manufacturing. These studies provide theoretical basis and technical support for the safe and efficient creation of sugar substances and related foods.
2. Preparation of Sugar-Based Drugs
The research direction of sugar-based drug preparation mainly focuses on the development trends of sugar biology and sugar pharmacology, concentrating on the relationship between the structures, physical and chemical properties, and physiological activities of different sources of sugar substances. It conducts basic scientific and applied technical research on the structure and function of sugar substances and their complexes, the structural modification and functional enhancement of sugar substances, the bioavailability and control of sugar substances, and the design of sugar-based biomedical materials and controlled-release drug delivery systems. These studies provide theoretical basis and technical support for the development and utilization of functional sugars and sugar complexes in the fields of medicine, food and materials.
3. Green Processing of Carbohydrates
The research direction of green processing of carbohydrates mainly focuses on the sustainable development trends emphasized by the country, such as circular economy, environmental protection, clean production, green manufacturing and intelligent manufacturing. It focuses on the characteristics of natural product components, structures and properties of carbohydrates and other bulk agricultural products, and conducts research on physical field enhancement, biological transformation and intelligent processing and modification and separation mechanisms of natural products, key core technologies and high-tech equipment, energy-saving and emission reduction technologies in the processing process, and related theories and high-tech exploration. It innovates modern natural product green processing technology and theory.
4. Function and Nutrition of Carbohydrates
The research direction of function and nutrition of carbohydrates mainly combines the strategic demands of China's economic and social development. Through interdisciplinary research in the fields of sugar engineering, food science and nutrition, biology and materials science, medicine, etc., it systematically studies the relationship between the structure and nutrition of carbohydrates and their functions, and focuses on the functional modification of carbohydrates, the interaction between carbohydrates and food components, the functional design and targeted regulation of carbohydrate-based functional nutritional health foods, the controlled-release delivery of nutritional functions, carbohydrate molecular nutrition, and the relationship between carbohydrate structure and human health and diseases.
Cultivation Mode:
The training of master's degree students in academic disciplines mainly adopts a combination of course study, scientific research, academic exchanges, and social practice, and implements the responsibility system of the supervisor (supervisor group). The principle of giving equal emphasis to courses and dissertations is followed. Not only should theoretical knowledge be systematically learned, but also in-depth scientific research should be conducted; or solve engineering technical problems in the actual production environment. The focus is on cultivating the ability of graduate students to independently conduct scientific research and solve practical engineering problems. Master's students should formulate a training plan within two weeks after enrollment under the guidance of the supervisor.
Credit Requirements:
Minimum Total Credits: 25.0
Minimum Compulsory Course Credits: 15.0
Minimum Optional Course Credits: 10.0
Graduation and Degrees：
Graduate students' applications for graduation defense and degree defense are combined. Applications should follow the requirements and procedures for degree defense. Detailed requirements can be found in the Degree Awarding Work Rules of South China University of Technology (Revised in 2025).
Parts of the Curriculum（Required Course）：
