B.Sc - Food Technology

Overview:

Bachelor of Science or BSc in Food Technology is a full-time undergraduate program which is of 3-year duration. This program involves an advanced study of techniques and activities which are involved in Preserving, Processing, and Manufacturing of food.

Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Home Science as compulsory subjects with an aggregate of at least 50% marks (45% for candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC Candidates).

Admission to BSc Food Technology colleges are based on the candidate's performance in the entrance exam. However, some institutes/universities also offer admission on the basis of merit, prepared on the basis of candidate’s marks in Class 12 examination. The average course fee ranges from INR 20,000 - INR 60,000.

The average annual starting salary offered to BSc Food Science graduates in India ranges between INR 5 and 8 Lacs depending on the candidate's expertise in the field.

Some Highlights of B.Sc Food Technology:

Top Colleges Offering B.Sc Food Technology:

• Andhra University Visakhapatnam
  
• JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research
  
• Calicut University, Calicut
  
• Loyola Academy Degree and PG College
  
• Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
  
• Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
  
• NIMS University, Jaipur
  
• HITS, Chennai
  
• RIMT University, Gobindgarh
  
• Doon Post Graduate College of Agriculture and Technology
  
• Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
  

Why Choose B.Sc Food Technology:

• A graduate in Food Technology can easily get numerous entry-level jobs in Marketing or Quality Assurance Companies, Production Management Firms, Logistics departments, Research and Development Centers, Hotels and Restaurants, Colleges and Universities, etc.
  
• Students can also pursue jobs as Food Technologist, Organic Chemists, Production Manager, etc. in various govt. or private organizations.
  
• Those who wish to pursue higher studies in the field of Food Technology can also pursue M.Sc. in this field and can easily get a higher position in the public and private sector.
  

Admission Procedure For B.Sc Food Technology:

• Most of the institutes and colleges offering the BSc Food Technology program admit students based on their performance in the entrance examination conducted by the admission authorities followed by subsequent admission rounds.
  
• However, some universities/ colleges offer admission to this program based on the candidate's performance in the Class 12 examination.
  
• To get direct admission to the BSc Food Technology course, candidates are required to score good marks in both the Class 12 examination and the entrance exam.
  
• The universities will prepare a merit list based on class 12 marks and entrance exam marks.
  
• The shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
  
• After the successful verification of documents, the candidates will be offered admission to the course.
  

Eligibility For B.Sc Food Technology:

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent in relevant discipline with an aggregate of at least 50% (45% for candidates belonging to SC/ ST Category) marks from a recognized board.
  
• Students must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Home Science in Class 12.
  

Career Opportunities For B.Sc Food Technology:

Food technology aspirants have a great scope working in the research field. They can also do jobs such as food technologist, quality assurance analyst, and packaging manager in top companies. The salary after B.Sc Food Technology is higher than average because of the increasing demand for food technologists.

Jobs Opportunities After B.Sc Food Technology:

• Laboratory Assistant
  
• Food Analyst
  
• Food Technologist
  
• Food Safety Officer
  
• Research and Development Officer
  
• Organic Chemist
  
• Technical Brewer
  
• Production Manager
  
• Purchasing Manager

Top Recruiters of B.Sc Food Technology:

• MTR Foods Limited
  
• Dabur India Ltd.
  
• Amul
  
• Godrej India Limited
  
• Nestle India Pvt. Ltd.
  
• Hindustan Unilever Limited
  
• Cadbury India Limited
  

Syllabus For B.Sc Food Technology:

Semester I

Fundamentals of Food Processing
Introduction to Food Chemistry
Basics of Food Microbiology
Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition
Food Hygiene and Sanitation

Semester II

Fundamentals of Milk Processing
Food Analysis
Laws of Food and Quality Assurance
Concentrated and Dehydrated Milk Products
Fermented and Coagulated Milk Products

Semester III

The technology of Cereals and Millets
Bakery and Confectionery Products
The technology of Pulses and Oilseeds
Post-harvest Physiology and Handling of Fruits and Vegetables
Principles of Fruits and Vegetables Technology

Semester IV

Processed Fruits and Vegetable Products
The technology of Spices and Plantation Products
Packaging of Fresh and Processed Fruits
Introduction to Finance, Accounts, and Auditing
Introduction to Business Laws and Ethics

Semester V

Food Refrigeration and Cold Storage Technology
Sugar and Confectionery Technology
Food Chemistry
Food Packaging
Food Additives

Semester VI

Protein Chemistry and Technology
Emerging Technologies in Food Processing
Food Dehydration Technology
Enzymology lab
Lab Analysis of Food Lab