M.Sc. Food Science & Technology

Eligibility: Graduation in Biological or Life Science/Food Science or Technology/Chemistry or equivalent
Course Level : Postgraduate (PG)
Duration : 2 Years
Description :

Master of Science or M.Sc. in Food Science and Technology is a postgraduate level course comes under the discipline of food science that deals with the production, preservation, storing, research and development of the food products. Food Science teaches the physical, biological and chemical principles and techniques used for food making, processing and storing. Food Technology is the application of food science, it teaches the application of chemical, biological and physical principles and techniques that used in food production, processing and storing. The duration of the course is two years with four semesters of study. This postgraduate program provides good scientific, technical and professional skills to students and thus the students can become excellent professional in the field of food science and technology.

Main Subjects to Be Studied 

  • Principles of Food Processing & Preservation
  • Food Microbiology
  • Food Chemistry
  • Principles of Food Engineering
  • Cereal & Legume Technology
  • Fruit & Vegetable Technology
  • Technology of Meat, Fish & Poultry Products
  • Technology of Milk & Milk Products
  • Food Quality & Safety Management
  • Post-harvest Technology of Plantation Crops
  • Technology of Oil-seeds & Fats
  • Food Packaging

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