M. Sc. Food Science and Technology is a 2-year postgraduate course designed for the fundamental understanding of Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology, Food Processing and Preservation, Food Packaging and storage, and transportation.
M.Sc. Food Science and Technology is a program which is designed with an aim to prepare students experts in the field of Food Science, Food Processing and preservation.
The scope and importance of food processing are vast, with many diverse methods used to development of different food products. Food can be processed and preserved in many ways, including Sterilization, Fermentation, Baking, Canning, Drying, Freezing, Dehydration, Pickling, and irradiation.
When working in the food processing sector, there are literally thousands of different jobs available. There is something for everyone, whether it be in processing, quality, research and development, sales, marketing, manufacturing, teaching or in government. The food science degree is inherently multidisciplinary, which opens up many job opportunities.
MSc Food Science and Technology Future Scope
Various Job roles available for M. Sc. Food Science and Technology students are as follows
Food Technologist
Quality Control Manager
Quality Control Inspector
Quality Assurance Manager
Research Analyst
Nutritionis
B. Tech in Food Technology/ Food Engineering/Dairy Technology/Food Process Engineering/ Agri. Engineering/Chemical Technology/ Chemical Engineering/ Biotechnology/ Biochemical Engineering/ or M.Sc. Food Science and Technology/M.Sc. Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Biotechnology