MSc Food Science

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Health Science Campus) Kochi

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Full Time

Duration

2 Year

Medium

English

Stream

Life Sciences

M.Sc. Food Science and Technology is a 2-year full-time post-graduate course divided into 4 semesters. The program has been designed to train Food Engineers in understanding and applying latest scientific knowledge of the specialized field, acquiring professional familiarity with the various fields of natural and technical sciences and applying such professional food-related knowledge creatively in the different branches of the food industry.

M.Sc. Food Science and Technology: What is it About?

As a branch of Applied Sciences, Food Science or Food Technology is primarily about fundamentals of Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering, an advanced exploration of the physical and biological nature of food items, manufacturing, treatment, preservation, processing, and distribution of food. principles of food processing, improvement of food quality for the general public and making the best use of food resources and minimizing waste of resources.

Packaged food items, whether in the supermarket or retail stores, are all a result of contributions from Food Scientists, Food Technologists, or Food Engineers.

Food is essential for all forms of life, and the majority of food items are biological in origin. It involves complex processes of Harvesting, Distribution, Processing, Storage, and Preparation.

The discipline essentially consists of concepts such as Food production and habits affected by urbanization and lifestyle changes worldwide, Allied Applied Sciences, Interdisciplinary approach comprising elements of Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, Translational Science, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical and Microbiology, Chemical, Nutrition, and Process Engineering, Composition and intricacies of food components like proteins, fats, minerals, carbohydrate, vitamins, and water.

M.Sc. Food Science and Technology: Eligibility 

Candidates wishing to apply for the course need to fulfill the following minimum eligibility criteria

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Food Science, or another such relevant discipline, completed from a recognized university.
  • A minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the level of graduation.
  • Preferably, relevant industrial or professional experience.
  • Candidates awaiting their graduation-level examination’s results are also eligible to apply on provisional basis.

M.Sc. Food Science and Technology: Admission Process

Most institutes in India offering the course admit students based on their performance in a relevant entrance test. Some institutes also admit students based on the candidate’s obtained merit at the level of graduation, while some conduct their own entrance tests for offering admission. Admission process generally varies across colleges.


Colleges offering MSc Food Science

Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)DELHI

The institute was established in 1905 at Pusa, Bihar, with the financial assistance of Henry Phipps, Jr., an American philanthropist. Phipps was a family friend of Lady Curzon, the daughter of an American millionaire, and the wife of Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India.... View More

Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences

Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, was founded with the noble vision to raise professionals and leaders of high academic calibre and unblemished character, nurtured with a strong motivation and commitment to serve humanity. The institution is the fulfillment of the... View More

Calicut University Campus

The University of Calicut is the largest University in Kerala. Established in the year 1968, it is the second university to be set up in Kerala. The University aims to nurture excellence in education and research in its catchment areas of Northern Kerala, historically... View More

Alva’S Education Foundation

Alva’s College: Alva’s Education Foundation®, a dream child of Dr. M Mohan Alva, a visionary genius with ability to spot talent and youth potential. He firmly believes in the reforming power of education and its potential for social change. The institutions, under... View More

Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences.

 Established in 1992, Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, NITTE Institutions is one of the most reputed institutions that are offering the best nursing education in Karnataka. The institute is spread over 50,000 sq. ft. within a 22-acre campus. 

Mount Carmel College (MCC)

Mount Carmel College (MCC) Bangalore is a women’s college in Vasanth Nagar of Bangalore. The college is affiliated to Bangalore University and re-accredited with an A+ Grade(4th Cycle) by NAAC. Ranked by India Today as one of the top three colleges in Karnataka in the... View More

Ramaiah University

MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS), Bangalore is committed to work on the philosophy of inclusiveness and service to society and to train its faculty members and students to contribute significantly to the growth of Technology, Science and society through... View More
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The medium of MSc Food Science course is English
Basically you would want to choose a course that will lead you to fulfill your ambition and build your future career. you will always want to take courses which will future-proof your existing skillsets to better equip you to excel in your workplace and move your career path to succeed well in life.
Duration of the MSc Food Science course is 2 Year

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