M.Sc. (Food Processing Technology)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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M.Sc. Food Processing Technology or Master of Science in Food Processing Technology is a postgraduate Food Processing course. Food Processing Technology covers the methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into food for the consumption of humans and animals. Processing of food leads to preservation of food, enhances its flavour and reduces the toxins in the food product. The duration of this course is two years also the same period is its minimum time span to complete. The syllabus for the course is divided into four semesters and it is career originating in nature which opens a lot job scopes for the candidates after its completion.

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M.Sc. Food Processing Technology Eligibility

• B.Sc. with Chemistry as one of the subjects/B.Sc. (Agriculture)/B.Sc. Home Science with elective in food nutrition/B.Sc. (Fishery)/B.Tech. in food Technology/B.V.Sc./B.E. (Chemical Engineering/Agriculture Engineering) having passed Mathematics at 10+2 level.
• The marks of admission for this course vary from University to University.

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M.Sc. Food Processing Technology Course Suitability

• They should have a sense of responsibility, ability to work well on their own as well as a part of a team, effective communication skills and a discerning approach to food items.
• Candidates should have an interest in science, tendency towards cleanliness, commitment; enthusiasm and motivation.
• They should have a scientific bend of mind, power of observation & concentration, interest in scientific and technological development and an interest in health and nutrition.
• They should be able to operate of power machine used for milling such as knowledge of speed of operation, feeding of input, collecting output.

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How is M.Sc. Food Processing Technology Course Beneficial?

• Restaurants provide employment to candidates with degrees in home science and specializations in food technology, nutrition or food services management. Diploma holders in dietetics, applied nutrition, food science and preservation and those having certificate in dietetics or food and nutrition can also be employed in this industry.
• Bacteriologist, toxicologists and those trained in packaging technology, organic chemistry, biochemistry and analytical chemistry can find opening food technology laboratories or in quality control departments.
• A number of public sector undertakings in the department of food also require people in this field. The Food Corporation of India, which handles the purchase, storage transport and distribution of food grains and other food items, provide employment to large number of people. Modern Food Corporation which markets bread, fruit juices, edible oils, soft drink concentrates and North-Eastern Agricultural Marketing Corporation which markets and process fruits and vegetables also recruits people.
• Self-employment opportunities also exist in the form of dynamic delivery networks for those who want to work on their own.
• Private sector companies have been the key players in the food sector and even companies like ITC are now moving into the sector, seeing the potential in processed foods.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY

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B.Sc. with Chemistry as one of the subjects/B.Sc. (Agriculture)/B.Sc. Home Science with elective in food nutrition/B.Sc. (Fishery)/B.Tech. in food Technology/B.V.Sc./B.E. (Chemical Engineering/Agriculture Engineering) having passed Mathematics at 10+2 level.