Higher education options in Food Technology

Asked by: Guest - 27 Jun 16

I have interest in handling food products and want to pursue the same an career. Though I got the immediate course for graduation which is B Sc in Food Technology; I don't have much idea of having any scope for higher education in the same. Please provide me the details regarding higher education in this field.

Our expert said - 09 Jul 16

B Sc in Food Technology is the undergraduate course for 3 years duration which deals with the application of scientific principles in food manufacture, food processing, its preservation and packaging. In India, there is wide scope of food technology with respect to higher education. Both post-graduate and Diploma / certificate courses are available after completing the B Sc in this field.

The short-term courses available in India are:

• Diploma in Food and Nutrition
• Diploma in Nutrition and Food Technology
• Diploma Course in Food Science and Quality Control
• Advanced Diploma Course in Food Science and Quality Control
• Certificate Course in Food Technology
• Certificate Course in Food Technology and Processing
• Certificate Course in Food Science and Quality Control

The Post-graduate courses available in this field are:

• M Sc in Food Biotechnology
• M Sc in Food Nutrition
• M Sc in Food Processing Technology
• M Sc in Food Science and Technology
• M Sc in Food Technology
• M Sc in Food Nutrition and Diabetes
• M Sc in Microbial and Food Technology

Some of the courses for higher education after M Sc are:

• M Phil in Food Technology
• Ph D in Food and Dairy Technology
• Ph D in Food Science and Technology