Bachelor of Technical Education (B.Tech) in Food Technology is a professional under graduate course of 4 years duration which deals with the study of food science in various activities happening in the food industry.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Food Technology is an under graduate course of 3 years duration which deals with the study of scientific principles involved in the food production as well as preservation.

Both these courses provide higher study options for aspirants who have obtained good marks in the 10+2 level and are looking for a good career in food industry.

B.Tech in Food Technology and Opportunities

Aspirants who hold a B.Tech in Food Technology degree have a promising future ahead. They have various higher study options, certification courses as well as various job opportunities in the food industry and allied industries. Some of the job areas where they have a great scope include the following.

• Process and product development
• Production management
• Quality assurance
• Food Microbiologist
• Food Standards Officer
• Food Technologist
• Research and development
• Technical sales

Some of the top firms recruiting these graduates include the following.

• Food Corporation of India
• Department of Food and public Distribution of Government of India
• Central Warehousing Corporation
• Public Distribution firms

B.Sc in Food Technology and Opportunities

Aspirants with B.Sc in Food Technology degree have an amazing scope ahead. They can go for various higher studies or else can grab a job in any of the reputed firms in food industry as well as allied industries.

Some of the job profiles being enjoyed by these graduates include the following.

• Bacteriologist
• Toxicologists
• Home Economists
• Research Scientists
• Managers and Accountants
• Organic Chemists
• Biochemists
• Analytical Chemists
• Laboratory Technician
• Food Handler
• Food Processing Operator
• Food Inspector
• Food Science Teacher

Some of the firms recruiting them include the following.

• Hospitals
• Catering Establishments
• Restaurants
• Rice Mills
• Distilleries
• Retailers
• Food Processing Companies
• Food Research Laboratories
• Food Wholesaler
• Packaging Industries

Key difference between B.Tech in Food Technology and B.Sc in Food Technology

• B.Tech in Food Technology is a professional undergraduate course of 4 years duration whereas B.Sc in Food Technology is an under graduate course of 3 years duration.
• B.Tech in Food Technology deals with the study of food science in various activities happening in the food industry whereas B.Sc in Food Technology deals with the study of scientific principles involved in the food production as well as preservation.

The reputation of the job profiles as well as salary packages offered for a B.Tech in Food Technology graduate is comparatively better than a B.Sc in Food Technology graduate.