Aspirants who completed B.Tech in Food Technology can go for higher study options like M.E, M.Tech, and PhD. They can do certification courses in Food Technology, Food and Nutrition, Food Science and Quality Control etc. There are career opportunities in areas like Food processing, production and quality assurance. Students after B.Tech in Food Technology can try for job profiles like Food Inspector, Food Processing Operator, and Food Research Analyst etc.

Higher Studies options after B.Tech in Food Technology

Aspirants who have completed B.Tech in Food Technology can go for various post graduation and certification programs. The most commonly chosen higher study options by B.Tech in Food Technology graduates include:

• Master of Engineering in Food Technology
• Master of Technology in Processing and Food Engineering
• Master of Technology in Food Biotechnology
• Master of Technology in Food Technology
• Master of Technology in Food and Nutrition
• Master of Technology in Food safety and Standards
• Master of Business Administration

They have options to do a lot of certification courses which will help to improve their job prospects. Popular certification courses in the field include:

• Certificate Course in Food and Nutrition
• Diploma Course in Food Science and Quality Control
• Diploma in Food and Nutrition
• Certificate Course in Food Production and Patisserie
• Certificate Course in Food Technology

Career scope after B.Tech in Food Technology

B.Tech in Food Technology graduates have a good career opportunities in India as well as abroad. Public sector and private sector organizations provide openings for these graduates. They can earn around Rs. 20,000/- per month in public sector units. In private organizations initially they can look for a remuneration of around Rs.25000/- per month.

Employment areas

These graduates can look for jobs in:

• Food Processing
• Technical sales
• Quality assurance
• Product development
• Production management
• Research and development

Job Profiles

These graduates can work as:

• Food Inspector
• Food Microbiologist
• Bacteriologist
• Biochemists
• Food Science Teacher
• Food Standards Officer
• Laboratory Technician
• Manager
• Organic Chemists
• Toxicologists
• Analytical Chemists
• Assistant General Manager
• Food & Beverage Associate
• Food Handler
• Food Processing Operator
• Food Research Analyst
• Food Technologist
• Home Economists
• Accountant
• Marketing Executive
• Research Scientists
• Sourcing & Procurement Contractor

Organizations recruiting B.Tech in Food Technology graduates include:

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

They can expect a good career abroad also. Very good remuneration is offered for these graduates abroad and they can earn a salary of around Rs.1,25000/- per month.