B.Sc.(Hons) in Food Science and Nutrition 

at Amrita School of Physical Sciences Coimbatore, Coimbatore

The graduates can get jobs in the public and private sector. In the public sector, some of the top recruiters are:

• Indian Space Research Organisation
• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
• National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)
• Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad
• Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata
• Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
• Nuclear science centre

Both are popular job roles, as per the World Economic Forum report. The key differences between the two are as follows:

• The Data Analyst collects relevant data from various sources to filter and analyze it. The data scientist gathers sizable amounts of structured and unstructured data while performing data mining.
• Education: To become a data analyst, you can apply with a Bachelor's degree in math, Statistics or a related field. Data scientists typically pursue a master's Diploma or degree in data Science.
• Salary: The salary of a data scientist is usually higher than that of a data analyst. According to global estimates, a data scientist can earn around $100,000 per year, whereas a data analyst can earn around $70,000.

To apply at Amrita School of Physical Sciences Coimbatore, students need to visit the official website of the institute itself and fill an online application form. The steps of the application process include visiting the official website of the institute and clicking on the admission link. Next, students need to click on ‘New Application’ and register with the basic details. By using the login credentials, fill out the application form with all the appropriate details. To complete the process, upload the documents and pay an adequate amount of application fee.

Amrita School of Physical Sciences Coimbatore offers UG, PG and PG Diploma courses in the stream of Science. These are BSc, MSc, PG Diploma and Integrated courses ranging from a duration of one year to five years. For admission to these courses, students have to fill an online application form on the institute's official website. To know details regarding fee and eligibility for each course, click here. 

Generally, BSc Food Science and Nutrition include subjects like Human Physiology, Principles of Nutrition, Fundamentals of Food Preparation Practical, Food Microbiology, Dairy Technology etc. The syllabus might include practical / research work as well  as require students to do an apprenticeship/ internship in the last semester.

There are several career options available after BSc in Food Science and Nutrition. Some of those are Food Technologist, Nutritionist, Dietitian, Food Consultant, Food Services Manager, Food Scientist, etc. You can look forward to decent salary packages after completing your BSc degree with top recruiters visiting the college campuses for placement drives and annual fairs.

A fresh graduate after studying BSc Food Science and Nutrition can get an average salary of INR 2.5 to 6 LPA in entry level positions, but with experience and additional qualifications, you can easily earn up to INR 10 LPA. 

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