M.Sc Food Technology

Career options for individuals with an MSc in Food Science and Technology or a BSc in Dairy Technology include roles such as Food Technologist, Quality Assurance Officer, Research and Development Scientist, Production Manager, Sales and Marketing Executive, Entrepreneur, Consultant, and opportunities in academia as a Lecturer or Professor. Employment can be sought in food processing companies, research institutions, government agencies, quality control laboratories, and various sectors within the broader food industry.

After completing your BSc, you can pursue a master's in Food Science and Technology at various universities. Some top options include the University of Mysore, Jamia Hamdard University, Sri Venkateswara University, Annamalai University, University of Calcutta, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, and University of Agricultural Sciences. These universities offer a 2-year programme covering food processing, nutrition, quality control, and safety. Check each university's eligibility, admission process, and fees before applying. This master's degree will enhance your knowledge and skills. You shall definitely do it.

No you cannot become dietician after completing M.Sc food Science and technology. In order to become registered dietitian (RDN), you need :

Bachelor's degree in food nutrition & dietetics, or B.Sc home Science with food and nutrition as specialization.

Or M.Sc. in Food & Nutrition/Clinical nutrition/ Dietetics.

Or PGD in food nutrition & dietetics 

BIT Mesra MSc in Food Technology course curriculum includes semester-wise list of subjects. The five-year course is divided into 10 semesters. In addition, course syllabus includes core courses and electives. The subjects covered in the first semester of the BIT Mesra MSc in Food Technology programme are:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• English
• Fundamentals of Unix and C Programming
• Physics lab
• Chemistry lab
• PT and Games/NSS/CA

These are two very different courses and each has its own value and job prospects.You can study Environment Studies, however the fields of Nutrition is exponentially growing, so it would be better if you take up nutrition and food subjects.Although environment has more prospects for future and less demand at present but Food Science would always be demanding.

The opening and closing rank at BIT Mesra depends on the category and quota of the candidates. For General category under All India, the opening rank was 51,278 and closing rank was 1,62,346. BIT Mesra Cut offs are differant when it comes to other categories, female candidates or domicile of the home state. BIT Mesra admission to integrated MSc in Food Technology at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE Main. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.