Calicut University
BSc Food Technology
Course Details
BSc Food Technology Course details, Latest Syllabus, Semester wise subjects and Job opportunities.
What is BSc Food Technology?
BSc in Food Technology (Bachelor of Food Technology) is a 3-year undergraduate program that is divided into 6 semesters. This undergraduate degree involves the modern study in techniques and activities which are related to preserving, processing, and manufacturing of food.
In BSc Food Technology, the students can learn different techniques of food processing and food preservation.
BSc Food Technology course gives students a deeper understanding of the technical and scientific approaches which are required to understand the nature of raw food materials. The various subjects included in this course are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Nutrition, Microbiology, etc.
The Scope of this course is increasing every-day and a large number of Job openings are made. A BSc Food Technology graduate can start his/her career as a Food Technologist, Organic Chemist, Technical Brewer, Production Manager, Hotels and Restaurants, Biochemists, Home Economists, Research, etc. or can for the post-graduation level degree in MSc Food Technology, M.Tech Food Technology if you are interested in the technical department. It is recommended to take the post-graduation level degree also for a better outcome.
The fee structure of BSc Food Technology is around Rs. 20,000 per semester (taken consider of college under University of Calicut), The fee can vary according to the type of college whether it is aided or unaided.
The Eligibility criteria to apply for BSc Food Technology course is to qualify 12th from any recognized board of institution with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as your main subjects.
Following are the list of Subjects under each Semester included in BSc Food Technology.
Semester 1
- Perspectives of Food Science and Technology
- Complementary Physics I (Theory and Practical)
- Complementary Chemistry I (Theory and Practical)
- Common Course (English)
- Common Course (English)
- Second Language (other than English)
Semester 2
- Food Microbiology
- Complementary Physics II (Theory and Practical)
- Complementary Chemistry II (Theory and Practical)
- Common Course (English)
- Common Course (English)
- Second Language (other than English)
Semester 3
- General Course I
- General Course II
- Food Engineering
- Food Processing & Preservation
- Complementary Physics III (Theory and Practical)
- Complementary Chemistry III (Theory and Practical)
Semester 4
- General Course III
- General Course IV
- Food Chemistry & Analytical Instrumentation
- Complementary Physics III (Theory and Practical)
- Complementary Chemistry III (Theory and Practical)
Semester 5
- Food Microbiology II
- Cereals, Pulses and Oil seeds Technology
- Food Preservation & Packaging Technology
- Analysis of foods
- 01. Technology of Spices
02. Fruits and Vegetables Processing
03. Food & Health
Semester 6
- Dairy Technology
- Technology of Animal Food
- Food safety, Food laws & regulations
- Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, Spices & Plantation Crops
- Project wor
About Common Course: In Semester 1&2 there two common course in English and a Second Language (Select as per your choice) along with Core Subjects.
About Project Work
During the final year, you have to submit your Main Project.
Objective of Project Work: Students of B.Sc. Food Technology should undergo a project/ in plant training work for a period of 15 days during the sixth semester. The programme is arranged by the department of
Food Technology in consultation with the food industries inside and outside Kerala. The purpose
of the programme is to get hands-on experience on various aspects of food industries that form
the strong foundation for the young food technologists.
Download Calicut University BSc Food Technology Latest Syllabus
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FAQ's on BSc Food Technology Course
What is the scope of BSc Food Technology?
A Bachelor in Food Technology have a good scope in Future, as it is Food related field there are plenty of Job opportunities like Food Technologist, Organic Chemist, Technical Brewer, Production Manager, Hotels and Restaurants, Biochemists, Home Economists, Research, etc. or can go for higher educations like MSc Food Technology,.
Which are the Subjects in BSc Food Technology?
The subjects included in BSc Food Technology are: Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Microbiology, Food Engineering, Food Processing and Preservation, Diary Technology, etc.
What is the difference between BSc Food Technology and B.Tech Food Technology?
A B.tech in Food Technology deals with the study of food science in various industries whereas BSc in Food Technology deals with the study of scientific principles involved in Food Production and Food Preservation.
What is the Salary of BSc Food Technology graduate?
A fresher from BSc Food Technology can in between 2 to 3 lakhs per annum according to field of profession and an experienced on can earn up to 7 lakhs per annum.
Is BSc Food Technology a good course?
Yes, BSc Food Technology is an amazing course where you can study how food are preserved, packaged and it’s technical side. This would be an interesting course for the students who are curious to know how food are prepared in large quantities and packaged in Industries and more.