B.Sc. in Food & Nutrition colleges in Chennai

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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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.

Some of the top government colleges offering BSc in Food Science and Nutrition are Galgotias University, Graphic Era, Lovely Professional University, VIT Vellore, etc. These colleges provide one of the best infrastructures, faculty support, and extracurricular activities for skill development. Usually, their fees range from INR 50,000 to 2.5 Lacs (approx.)

BSc admissions at SRIHER Chennai is based on merit in the SRIHER BSc Entrance Exam / Interview, followed by a counselling and seat allotment process. Once a seat is allotted, confirm admission by submitting the required documents and paying the first-year fee. This admission process is standard for all major BSc specialisations.

For the admission to three-year BSc course, the minimum eligibility criteria is to pass Class 12 with minimum 50% in the respective subjects.

Tolani Maritime Institute- TMI and Academy of Maritime Education and Training both are renowned universities for B.Sc. However, in terms of affordability, Tolani Maritime Institute- TMI is a better option. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

VIT Vellore offers 5 specialisations of BSc course across different specialisations. Some of the VIT BSc specialisations are:

• Computer Science
• Multimedia & Animation
• Visual Communication
• Hospitality and Hotel Administration
• Agriculture

TNSAU offers BSc courses with various specialisations for students to choose from. Upon graduating from these courses, students can apply for job profiles such as Nutritionist, Dietician, Research Assistant, Educator, Microbiologist and more.

Moreover, prospective career choices and expected salary also depend on students’ skill sets and competencies. For each student, the salary may differ due to differences in their level of skills and knowledge. Tabulated below are a few career options and respective industry-based average payouts for BSc graduates:

• Land Geomatics Surveyor: INR 4.4 LPA
• Plant Breeder/Grafting Expert: INR 4.6 LPA
• Clinical Research Associate: INR 4.2 LPA
• Soil Forestry Officer: INR 3.8 LPA
• Biostatistician: INR 5.7 LPA

The eligibility criteria for BSc in Biochemistry course at PSG College of Arts and Science requires candidates clear a DMLT or Diploma in Pharmacy or Pharmacology. Candidates who cleared Class 12 board exams with Chemistry and Mathematics along with one of Physics, Botany, Zoology, Biology, Nursing, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Computer Science and Home Science are also eligible to apply for BSc in Biochemistry course.