Diploma

Professional Diploma in Food Safety Management (FSM)

Life Sciences & Biotechnology
Location
On-Campus & Online
Duration
1 Year

A one-year diploma that gives food industry professionals the skills to manage food safety, control hazards, and lead HACCP-based safety systems.

Teaching Hours
Year
Starts

Starts

Nov, 2026

Credential

Credential

NU Certificate

Location

Location

On-Campus
& Online

Language

Language

English
(Arabic Support)

Program overview

The Professional Diploma in Food Safety Management equips food industry professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to keep food safe from farm to fork. Participants learn to identify and control foodborne hazards, apply GHPs, GMPs, and SOPs, and develop and implement HACCP-based food safety plans. Through core courses in food microbiology, safety management systems, and food laws, plus electives in areas like food processing, packaging, and preservation, participants gain the expertise to audit food systems, train staff, and lead food safety in their organizations.

What You Will Learn

Compare food safety and quality

Analyze different foodborne hazards

Identify stages of food flow

Control foodborne hazards in operations

Recognize sources of food contamination

Apply control measures for foodborne hazards

Understand factors affecting pathogen growth in food

Implement Good Hygienic Practices (GHPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Understand HACCP principles

Develop and implement a HACCP-based food safety plan

Audit food management systems

Train and supervise food handling staff

Act as a responsible food safety manage

Curriculum

Courses

  1. Physical & Chemical Safety of Food
  2. Food Microbiological Safety
  3. Food Safety Management Systems
  4. Food Service Safety
  5. 5. Food Laws & Legislation

  1. Food Processing Technology: Milk & Dairy Food
  2. Food Processing Technology: Muscle Food
  3. Food Processing Technology: Plant Food
  4. Food Biotechnology
  5. Food Packaging
  6. Food Preservation
  7. Food Defense
  8. Food Additives

  1. Engage in real-world challenges.
  2. Conduct research and develop a review article.
  3. Present findings for evaluation.
Who Is This For

Built for Graduates Ready to Advance Food, Agriculture, and Biotechnology

This program is designed for graduates from scientific, agricultural, health, and hospitality backgrounds who want to build practical expertise in their field. Combining theory with hands-on lab sessions, it prepares participants to conduct their own research and contribute to innovative agricultural and biotechnology products.

Agriculture & Veterinary Graduates

Graduates in agriculture or veterinary medicine who want to strengthen their scientific and research skills and apply them to real industry challenges.

Science, Biotechnology & Pharmacy Graduates

Graduates in biotechnology, pharmacy, or science (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology) who want to apply their knowledge to research and product development.

Public Health, Hospitality & Food Industry Professionals

Graduates in public health, tourism and hotels, or fields related to food safety, quality, and manufacturing who want to deepen their expertise and grow their careers.
Program Director

Prof. Sobhy Ahmed El-Sohaimy

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Prof. Sobhy Ahmed El-Sohaimy

Prof. Sobhy Ahmed El-Sohaimy

Program Director

Prof. Sobhy Ahmed El-Sohaimy

Prof. Sobhy El-Sohaimy is currently a Professor of Biochemistry at Nile University, Egypt. He obtained his PhD in Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan, in 2005. Prior to his current appointment, Prof. El-Sohaimy made significant contributions at the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications in Egypt, where he founded and led the Department of Food Technology. He also held a professorship in Biochemistry and Nutrition at South Ural State University, Russian Federation. He is a founder and academic instructor for the bachelor’s program in "Functional Foods and Nutrition" and the master’s program in "Sport Nutrition" at SouthUral State University, Russia. His academic engagements include visiting professorships at Sassari University, Italy; Virginia Tech University, USA; South Ural State University, Russia; and a visiting scholar position at Lincoln University, New Zealand. Prof. El-Sohaimy has been principal investigator and key team member in numerous national and international research projects. He established a respected scientific school and cultivated extensive international collaborations with leading universities and research centers in the fields of biochemistry, functional foods, and nutraceuticals. His research expertise encompasses biochemistry of functional foods, nutraceuticals, and food biotechnology. He has authored a substantial body of scientific publications and contributed as an editor and reviewer to several prestigious international journals. At the City of Scientific Research, he supervised the Research Projects Office and chaired the International Agreements Committee. Notably, he has been recognized among the top 2% of world scientists for multiple consecutive years from 2022 to 2025. In 2023, his contributions were recognized with an Elsevier award for his articles linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals , and he was named the most reputable scientist in Chelyabinsk oblast, Russian Federation. Beyond research, Prof. El-Sohaimy has played a vital role in supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students and providing consultancy services to manufacturing industries. His distinguished career also includes serving as Cultural and Educational Attaché and Director of the Egyptian Cultural Center in Kazakhstan, alongside active involvement in developing new academic programs in food science and nutrition.
Internationally acclaimed, Prof. El-Sohaimy’s work bridges food biotechnology, biochemistry, and nutrition science, with a strong emphasis on applied and functional food sciences.
50,000 EGP
Application Fees (Non-Refundable)
1,500 EGP
Groups and Corporate Offers
Available

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