B.Sc Food Processing & Technology / Bachelor of Science in Food Processing Technology is a three-year undergraduate course where the one who opts for it will learn about the food processing techniques and the latest technologies behind it. The main aim of Food Processing Technology is to provide knowledge that deals with the techniques and principles involved in the processing and preserving the food substances. In this course, one will learn the set of methods and techniques which will be used to transform raw ingredients into food or to transform food into other forms which will be used for consumption by humans or animals in the home and the food processing industry.
In the duration of six semesters, the course covers various subjects like Fruit & Vegetable Processing Technology, Food Dehydration Technology, Dairy Technology, Cereals & Pulses Technology, Food Chemistry, Milling & Bakery Technology, Sugar & Confectionery Technology, Food Additives, Food Refrigeration & Cold Storage Construction, Food Packaging Technology, and Processing of Food Commodities, etc.
The need for food in this globe is increasing as the population increases. This course has evergreen scope since Food Processing & Technology is very important in order to satisfy the need for humans for food. This course will make oneself satisfied upon completion of this course. Every country will warmly welcome the candidate who holds this degree. The course fee for this course is comparatively low and upon completion, you can earn more.
Graduates can find employment in companies, food research laboratories, catering companies, food wholesalers, hospitals, restaurants, etc. They can go for further post-graduation degree and then for research work in the respective subject. They can also start their own business and can also do a Master of Business Administration as a post-graduate degree. Various jobs can be explored in the areas which deal with grains, fruits & vegetables, confectionery, beverages, plantation products & health foods, and packaged foods, etc.
They can find jobs in almost all countries. They can work as Food Technologist, Quality Assurance Engineer, etc. Experienced people are also recruited abroad to check and test the quality of food being served. Higher studies and research can also be done in countries overseas