Culinary Arts

Dear student, Food technology is a promising career that deals with production, packaging, processing, preservation, labelling and other related techniques of food production. It offers attractive jobs like a quality controller, food inspector and production manager in both private as well as government organisations. Therefore a good degree is essential to establish yourself in this demanding profession. Following degree courses are available to pursue a career in food and technology:
For Graduation - You must have the Science stream at the 12th level to be eligible. Then you can pursue an undergraduate degree in any of the following courses-
Bachelor of Science in Food Technology which further has specialisations like
- B.Sc in Food Processing Technology
- B.Sc Food Science and Quality Control
- B.Sc (Hons. ) in Food Technology
- B.Sc (Hons. ) in Food Science and Technology
You can also go for B.Tech in Food Technology and food Science
Similarly you can do
-B.E. in Food Technology
-B.E. in Food Technology and Bio-Chemical Engineering
If you wish to study further then you can go for master's -
At Post Graduate level you can pursue a master of art in Food Nutrition
or
Master of Science such as:
M.Sc in Food Science and Technology
M.Sc in Microbial and Food Technology
or
M.E in Food Technology
M.E in Processing and Food Engineering
or tech courses such as
M.Tech in Food Engineering and Technology
M.Tech in Food Technology
M.Tech in Food and Nutrition
M.Tech in Food Biotechnology
You can also opt for a Diploma in place of a degree after graduation like a "Post-graduate Diploma in Food Analysis and Quality Control". There are multiple research opportunities also in food technology like Ph.D in Agriculture and Food Security. Which can provide you with a plethora of careers.