About B.Sc. in Food Technology


With the continuous and rapid expansion of the food industry along with inclusion of elements such as genetically modified food and the need to maintain the nutritional welfare of the society, food technology has been playing a prominent role in maintaining this balance. Parul University’s Faculty of Applied Science, offers a three year Bachelors program in Food Technology which focuses on bettering the food industry through enhanced safety, giving birth to new processing techniques and imparting nutritional advantages. The department is equipped with state of the art technologies which serve the purpose of shaping and developing the practical skills of the students and also broaden the scope of their academics through new forms of technological innovations. The Faculty is equipped with an elite league of faculties and resource persons who effectively work towards shaping and nurturing the students in line. The food industry is global and is growing at an escalating rate, due to which new technologies are being born every moment. Due to the University’s strong industrial ties, the students are career equipped with skills such as food inspection, quality assurance, product development and food regulation. The students of Food Technology graduate with a vision to be in the service of the nation by assuring availability, profusion, cost effectiveness, wholesomeness and security of food.

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B.Sc. in Food TechnologyProgram Outcomes


Why Study B.Sc. in Food Technology

In the present day, food is the most essential element of human life and food security and nutrition has become a topic of prime importance. Food Technology specialists help in giving expert insights to the government which assist in the policy making and implementation of national welfare initiatives. The new advances in the food industry have provided the food technology graduates with a pool of career opportunities to explore. Upon the completion of the program students can graduate in the various field such as:
Research Scientist

Research Scientist

An ability to contribute to the scope of nutrition and wellness within the society and enhance the scope of food security.

Quality Controller

An ability to develop an understanding of the modern trends within the food industry and the various ways and methods used to develop healthcare and promote the quality of life.

Quality Controller
Food Inspector

Food Inspector

An ability to navigate the various aspects of technology, and effectively understand them and relate them in relation to food technology.

Food Product Development Director

An ability to apply the fundamentals of food technology to innovate novel cutting edge developments through the use of experimentations.

Food Product Development Director
Lab Technician

Lab Technician

An ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills and professional competences in the various aspects of skill based communication.

Duration: 3 years (Semester System)


affiliation

Affiliation

Constituent College of Parul University

eligibility

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate shall have passed 12th Examination in Science stream from a recognized board.

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Faculties Offering

Faculty of Applied Sciences (Vadodara Campus), Faculty of Applied Sciences & Research (Ahmedabad Campus)

B.Sc. in Food Technology feesFees

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B.Sc. in Food Technology

₹ 72,000/- Annually*

* Tuition Fees may vary depending on the Country/ State in which the candidate has passed their qualifying examination.

B.Sc. in Food Technology CurriculumCurriculum

Semester 1

Semester 2

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Fruit and Vegetable Processing

Food Chemistry – II

Lab-I Fruit and Vegetable Processing

LAB- I Food Chemistry - II

Food Chemistry- I

Introduction to Food Technology -II

LAB -II Food Chemistry- I

LAB-II Introduction to Food Technology – II

Introduction to Food Technology – I

Food Science

LAB-III Introduction to Food Technology – I

University Electives -2 (Multidisciplinary course ) (Select any one)

University Electives -1 (Multidisciplinary course) (Select any one)

Maintenance of Household Apparatus

Introduction to MATLAB Programming

Human Psychology

Office Automation

Digital Health

First Aid and Life Support

Public Health Nutrition

Basic Photography

Skill Enhancement Course -2

Skill Enhancement Course -1

Mathematical Aptitude

Sensory Evaluation

Value Added Course-2

Value Added Course-1

IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS-I

Climate Change & Sustainable Environment

Ability Enhancement Course -2 /Modern Indian Language-2 (Select any one)

Ability Enhancement Course -1 /Modern Indian Language-1 (Select any one)

Basic English-II

Basic English-I

Basic Hindi-II

Basic Hindi-I

Basic Gujarati-II

Basic Gujarati-I

 

 

Semester 3

Semester 4

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Wheat Milling And Baking Technology

Post-Harvest Technology

LAB-I Wheat Milling And Baking Technology

Spice and Flavour Technology

Food Processing Equipment

LAB-I Spice and Flavour Technology

LAB-II Food Processing Equipment

Processing of Milk and Milk Products

Normal Nutrition

LAB-II Processing of Milk and Milk Products

University Electives -3 (Select any one)

Food Additives

Intelectual Property

Skill Enhancement Course -4 (Select any one)

Cyber Security, Tools, Techniques and Counter Measures

Food Industry Management

Artificial Intelligence Application in People Management

Value Added Course-4/ Physical Education (Select anyone)

Income Tax Return & E-Filing

Positive Mental Health

Retail Management

Physical Education: Yoga

Skill Enhancement Course -3

Physical Education: Sports

Artificial Intelligence -AI

Physical Education: NCC

Value Added Course-3

Ability Enhancement Course -4 / Modern European Language-2 (Select any one)

IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS-2

Advanced English – II

Ability Enhancement Course -3/ Modern European Language-1 (Select any one)

Basic German

Advanced English - I

Basic French -II

Basic German -I

 

Basic French - I

 

 

Semester 5

Semester 6

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Food Industry byproducts & waste utilization

Food Packaging

LAB-I Food Industry byproducts & waste utilization

LAB-I Food Packaging

Carbonated and Alcoholic Beverages Technology

Extrusion Technology

LAB-II Carbonated and Alcoholic Beverages Technology

Food Laws and Regulations

Heat and Mass Transfer in Food Processing

Meat fish & Poultry Products

Food Microbiology

 

LAB-II Meat fish & PoultryProducts

Food Process Equipment Design

Ability Enhancement Course -5

Skill Enhancement Course -5(Select anyone)

Professional Ethics and Communication

Digital Literacy

Internship/Mini Project-1 (in Major Specific Course)

Finance for everyone

 

 

B.Sc. in Food Technology Curriculum Laboratories


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Computer Labs

Equipped with a total of 15 computer laboratories which are strategically designed to provide students with the most vital practical training exposure.

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Research and Development Lab

As a way of promoting research in robotics and automation, a specific laboratory has been reserved for research and development where students can constantly engage in practical

https://paruluniversity.ac.in./Animal house

Animal house

https://paruluniversity.ac.in./Animal tissue culture and plant tissue culture labs for high end research

Animal tissue culture and plant tissue culture labs for high end research

https://paruluniversity.ac.in./Central instrumentation lab for use of sophisticated equipment

Central instrumentation lab for use of sophisticated equipment

https://paruluniversity.ac.in./Analysis lab for analysis of bio molecules

Analysis lab for analysis of bio molecules

https://paruluniversity.ac.in./Biochemistry lab for biochemical estimations

Biochemistry lab for biochemical estimations

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