Bachelor of Science in Food Technology is an undergraduate program in food Technology that involves the study of processing, preserving and manufacturing of food articles. This program includes the combination of hotel management, home science and engineering.
- There is no correspondence or distance education program for B.Sc. Food science.
- This will enable the students to know about scientific techniques and methods to understand the nature of raw food materials.
- This program covers subjects like Nutrition, Biology, Chemical engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Biochemistry.
- Students can specialise in any below-mentioned areas.
| Cereals | oil seed processing |
| Bakery | Dairy |
| Sugar | Alcohol |
| oil | fruits |
| Confectionery items | vegetables |
| meat | fish |
Contents
Highlights of the Course
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Duration of the Course | 3 years |
| Examination Type | Semester System/ Yearly |
| Eligibility | Passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board. |
| Employment Areas | Production Management Companies, Logistics Department, Research and Development Centers |
| Job Types | Food Technologist, Organic Chemists, Biochemists, Home Economists, Research Scientists |
Type of the Course.
B. Sc. Food Science is a full-time undergraduate program that deals with the study food articles, its processing, manufacturing, preservation etc.
Duration of the Course
Duration of the course is 3-years. The entire syllabus of the program divides into six semesters.
Eligibility of the Course
- The students should qualify the 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks in science stream from any recognised institutions.
- Some institutions conduct their entrance examination and personal interview sections for the admission purpose.
Syllabus of the Course
| SEMESTERS | TOPICS |
| Semester I | Introduction to Concepts of BiologyThe Evolutionary History of Biological DiversityChemistry of LifeHistorical Development of Food Science and TechnologyCalculusApplied StatisticsTechnical Writing: Scientific and Technical Subjects |
| Semester II | MultimediaPeriodic TableOrganic Reactions and Their MechanismsCompositional, Nutritional and Technological Aspects of Animal FoodsFood MicrobiologyIntroduction to Various Food Processing and Preservation TechnologiesSensory Evaluation of Food |
| Semester III | Canning and Bottling of Fruits and VegetablesFruits BeveragesDehydration of Foods and VegetablesIntroduction to Food and NutritionCold PreservationConcept of EntrepreneurshipPackaging of Foods |
| Semester IV | Technology of CerealsTechnology of PulsesMethods of CookingMilk and Milk ProductsFast FoodsBiomoleculesFluid Flow in Food Processing |
| Semester V | Chilling and Freezing of FishPhysical Properties of MilkIntroduction to Food ChemistryIntroduction to Food MicrobiologyCharacteristics of Microorganisms in FoodIntroduction to Quality AttributesTrends in Food Microbiology |
| Semester VI | Preservation of MeatEgg Industry and Egg Production PracticesBrowning Reactions In FoodNatural Food PigmentsIntroduction to Food SafetyFood Hazards of Physical and Chemical OriginFood Laws, Standards and Regulations |
Career Prospects of B.Sc. Food Science
Students who are interested in the discipline of food Science can go for higher education programs like,
- M.Sc.
- M.E.
- M.Tech
- M.Phil.
- Ph.D.
There are many employment opportunities for graduates in Food Science in various areas like Food Processing Companies, food research laboratories, food manufacturing industries etc.
Main Recruiters
| MTR Foods Limited | Amul |
| Hindustan Lever Limited | PepsiCo India Holdings |
| Godrej Industrial Limited | Britannia Industries Limited |
| Gits Food Products Private Limited | ITC Limited |
| Agro Tech Foods | Parle Products Private Limited |
| Dabur India Limited | Perfetti India Limited |
| Cadbury India Limited | Nestle India Private Limited |
| Milkfood |
Employment Areas
- Marketing or Quality Assurance Companies
- Production Management Units
- Process and Product Development
- Logistics Departments
- Research and Development Centres
- Colleges & Universities
Job Types
- Graduates can work as an Organic Chemist who has to recommend the methods by which the raw materials can convert into processed food products.
- Research Scientist is another profile where they carry out experiments or research on the improvement of the quality of food material, its packing, flavour etc.
- Another job title is Food Inspector where they have to test the quality, packing, hygiene of food materials so that people can consume safe and healthy food materials.
The other job positions are:
- Food Microbiologist
- Biochemist
- Managers and accountants
- Food Standards Officer
- Managers and accountants
- Food Scientist
- Process Engineer
- Food Technologist
- Project Manager
- Lab technician
- Research Technician
