BSc · Engineering
BSc Packaging Technology
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Ashanti
Overview
BSc Packaging Technology teaches you how to design, produce, test and manage packaging for food, medicine, beverages and consumer goods. The programme is increasingly important in Ghana as local manufacturing, exports, food safety and environmental concerns create demand for better, affordable and sustainable packaging.
What you will study
You study packaging materials such as paper, plastics, glass and metals, packaging design, printing, converting processes, product protection, quality control, packaging machinery and supply-chain management. You also learn about food and pharmaceutical packaging requirements, sustainability, recycling, testing methods, branding and computer-aided design.
Career prospects
You can become a packaging technologist, packaging development officer, quality assurance specialist, production supervisor, printing technologist, materials analyst or packaging consultant. Opportunities exist with beverage and food manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, printing and plastics firms, consumer-goods producers, export businesses and packaging suppliers in Ghana and internationally.
Who this programme may suit
You are suited to this programme if you combine creativity with an interest in materials, manufacturing and product design. Organisation, attention to detail, practical problem-solving and concern for sustainability will help you succeed.