Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam
- University
- Co - Education
- ESTD 1983
- State University
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Master of Science (M.Sc.) Food Science and Technology
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Food Science and Technology
Course
Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam offers M.Sc Food Science & Technology, a two-year post graduate course for those who have completed a bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university. Food is one of the basic requirements, and hence the need for food industries are on the rise.With the advancement in the industry, the requirement of skilled professionals are high. The processing,preparation, preservation, selection, distribution and utilization of food stuff are coming under the study.Mahatma Gandhi University curriculum includes topics such as food processing, nutrition biochemistry, food chemistry, fruits- vegetables and plantation crops, biostatistics, advanced labs, food safety, fermentation technology, toxicology, food biotechnology, food microbiology, bioinformatics, meat-poultry and fish production technology, food quality and assurance, food industry waste management, food analysis techniques, bakery and confectionery products, intellectual property rights and ethical issues, plant-derived foods, thesis and so on. The areas of employment related to the sector are research labs, laboratories, schools, universities,colleges, educational institutions, agricultural sector, and the like. The scholars are placed as Quality Control Manager, Food Packaging Manager, Food Technology Specialist, Food Production Manager and others.
Duration : 2 Years
Eligibility : The candidates must have pass Graduation (B.Sc) from a recognized University
Higher Studies
- M.Phil
- Ph.D
Career Opportunities
- Quality Control Manager
- Food Packaging Manager
- Food Technology Specialist
- Food Production Manager
