B.Sc.

(Food Technology)
Bachelor of Science in Food Technology

Duration: 3 Years
Level: Diploma After 10+2
Type: Degree
Eligibility:10+2

B.Sc.  Food Technology  or  Bachelor of Science in Food Technology  is an undergraduate Food
Technology course. Food Technology is the application of food science to the selection, preservation,
processing, packaging, distribution, and use of safe, nutritious, and wholesome food. It is the study of
applying food science to selection, preservation, processing, packaging, distribution, and use of
nutritious and safe food. Subjects typically studied under this course are packaging technology, food
microbiology, food chemistry and dairy technology. Food technologists study the physical,
microbiological, and chemical makeup of food. Depending on their area of specialization, Food
Technologists may develop ways to process, preserve, package, or store food, according to industry and
government speci cations and regulations. The course is career originating in nature and opens many
job scopes after its completion.

B.Sc. Food Technology Eligibility
10+2 with 50% or equivalent CGPA.
Some of the very reputed universities and colleges conduct entrance examination for admission.

B.Sc. Food Technology Syllabus
Syllabus of Food Technology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Sr. No. Subjects of Study

1 Fundamentals of Food Processing

2 Introduction to Food Chemistry

3 Fundamentals of Food Microbiology

4 Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition

5 Food Hygienic & Sanitation

6 Fundamentals of Milk Processing

 7 Food Analysis

8 Food Laws and Quality Assurance

9 Concentrated & Dehydrated Milk Products

10 Fermented & Coagulated Milk Products

11 Technology of Cereals and Millets

12 Bakery & Confectionery Products

13 Technology of Pulses & Oilseeds

14 Post Harvest Physiology and Handling of Fruits & Vegetables

15 Principles of Fruits and Vegetables Technology

16 Processed Fruits & Vegetables Products

17 Technology of Spices and Plantation Products

18 Packaging of Fresh and Processed Foods

19 Introduction to  Finance, Accounts and Auditing

20 Introduction to Business Laws and Ethics

21 Industrial Training

B.Sc. Food Technology Colleges

Baba Farid Institute of Technology - BFI (https://targetstudy.com/institute/22519/baba-farid-

institute-of-technology-b t/)T, Dehradun
Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
(https://targetstudy.com/university/339/govind-ballabh-pant-university-of-agriculture-and-
technology/), Pantnagar
DGMMES Mampad College (https://targetstudy.com/institute/6378/dgmmescollege/),
Malappuram
Silver Arts and Science College (https://targetstudy.com/institute/27414/silver-arts-science-
college/), Kozhikode

B.Sc. Food Technology Course Suitability

It was suitable to develop novel, healthy and functional food products that meet consumer
demands and comply with government and industry’s strict safety and health guidelines.
Candidates who have good analytical and problem-solving skills as well as an ability to interpret
data critically are the most suitable one for it.
 Those have the habit of practical work which helps your communication and team-working skills,
sharpening your attention to detail and ability to accurately record results also are good match
for the course.
They should have good analytical and interpersonal skills.

How is B.Sc. Food Technology Course Bene cial?

It is bene cial to provide professionals with knowledge of the development, preservation,

processing, packaging, distribution and usage of safe, nutritive and healthy foods.
Course provides depth knowledge and practical skills to students regarding food preparation,
entrepreneurship and food manufacturing and baking industries.
Course is also bene cial for further studies such as M.Sc., M.E./M.Tech., M.Phil. and Ph.D.
Self-employment opportunities also exist in the form of dynamic delivery networks for those who
want to work on their own.

B.Sc. Food Technology Employment Areas

Nestle India
Marketing or Quality Assurance Companies
Production Management Units
Process and Product Development
Logistics Departments
Research and Development Centres
Colleges & Universities

B.Sc. Food Technology Job Types

Food Microbiologist
Food Standards Of cer
Food Technologist
Food Scientist
Process Engineer
Project Manager
Research Technician

Advance Courses in B.Sc. Food Technology

M.Sc. (Food Technology) (https://targetstudy.com/courses/msc-food-technology.html)

Ph.D. (Food Technology) (https://targetstudy.com/courses/phd-food-technology.html)

Colleges and Institutes

Colleges offering B.Sc. (Food Technology) in India

Andhra Pradesh (5) (https://targetstudy.com/colleges/bsc-food-technology-degree-colleges-in-

andhra-pradesh.html)
Goa (1) (https://targetstudy.com/colleges/bsc-food-technology-degree-colleges-in-goa.html)
Haryana (1) (https://targetstudy.com/colleges/bsc-food-technology-degree-colleges-in-
haryana.html)
Himachal Pradesh (1) (https://targetstudy.com/colleges/bsc-food-technology-degree-colleges-in-
himachal-pradesh.html)