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I am in B.Sc biotechnology course now. And i want to opt for M.Sc food nutrition and technology. So i need to have advice on my decision and some clarity about the syllabus and what would be the general practical courses for that subject?

Yes, M.SC in food nutrition and technology curse is good option for you after completing B.SC in biotechnology, because M.SC in food nutrition and technology course helps you to make your career in employment areas like Hotels, Sports clubs, FMCG companies, Hospitals, Private clinics, Restaurants. Here below are details regarding post graduation degree in food nutrition and technology course:-

- Minimum qualification required to apply for M.SC food nutrition and technology course is B.SC in food and nutrition/biotechnology/food science/food technology from government recognized institute with minimum 50% marks obtained.

- Some of reputed institute also conduct entrance exam for M.SC food nutrition and technology course to admit eligible candidates for post graduation degree course.

- Duration of M.SC food nutrition and technology course is 2 years which are subdivided into 4 semesters.

Syllabus for M.SC Food Nutrition and Technology Course:-

Major Theory Subjects for Semester I:-

• Statics and computer applications.
  
• Advanced nutritional biochemistry and instrumentation I.
  
• Principles of food science.
  
• Advanced human nutrition I.

Major Practical Subjects for Semester I:-

• Advanced Nutritional biochemistry.
  
• Principles of food science.
  
• Advanced human nutrition.

Theory Subjects for Semester II:-

Food science Research methods.

Food microbiology and safety.

Advanced human nutrition II.

Practical Subject for Semester II:-

• Food microbiology and food safety.
  
• Advanced nutritional biochemistry and instrumentation.

Subject for Semester III:-

• Therapeutic nutrition.
  
• Public nutrition.
  
• Institutional food management.

Practical Subjects for Semester III:-

• Institutional food management.
  
• Public health nutrition.
  
• Food processing.

Theory Subjects for Semester IV:-

• Advanced Clinical nutrition.
  
• Challenges in clinical nutrition.
  
• Entrepreneurship in food services.
• Public health aspects.
  
• Nutritional communication for food promotion.

Practical Subjects for Semester IV:-

• Programmes and policies for food and nutrition security and communication.
  
• Public health aspects of malnutrition.
  
• Dissertation.

Yes of course you can choose M.Sc Nutrition and technology after B.Sc biotechnology.It has good scope.

Eligibility for M.Sc Food nutrition and technology;-

Student must have passed bachelor's degree B.Sc(Chemistry,biotechnology,botany,microbiology,a griculture) with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university.

Syllabus for M.SC Food Nutrition and Technology Course:-

Sem 1:-

Food chemistry
Food microbiology
Principles of food processing and preservation
Principles of food engineering
Lab-1(Food microbiology)
Lab 2(Food preservation)

Sem-2

Unit operation in food processing
Diary technology
Programme elective
Technology of fruits and vegetables
Lab-3(Diary technology)
Lab-4(Fruit and vegetables analysis)

Sem-3

Technology of meat ,fish and poultry
Technology of cereals
In-plant training
Lab-5(Chemistry and technology of cereals)

Sem-4

Seminar
Research project
Programme elective 3

Job profiles:-

Technical brewer
Food technologist
Retail buyer
Dietician
Purchasing manager
Laboratory supervisor