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M.Sc. in Animal Biotechnology 

  • Deemed University
  • Estd. 1923

M.Sc. in Animal Biotechnology
 at 
NDRI 
Overview

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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M.Sc. in Animal Biotechnology
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M.Sc. in Animal Biotechnology
 at 
NDRI 
Highlights

  • Three years masters degree programme inclusive of one year pre-requisite course programme

M.Sc. in Animal Biotechnology
 at 
NDRI 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Which are the highest-paying MSc Food and Nutrition jobs in India?
A: 

As an MSc in Food and Nutrition student, you can opt for jobs in industries like healthcare, food production, research, education, etc. While a high-paying job depends on your skills, experience, employer, etc., becoming a Nutritionist, Dietician, Research Associate, or Assistant Professor can also increase your chances of getting a good pay along with relevant experience in the industry. Meanwhile, here are some average salaries of MSc in Food and Nutrition salary options in the table below:

Job ProfilesAverage Salary
Quality Control ManagerINR 9.3 LPA
Food ScientistINR 7.3 LPA
NutritionistINR 3.5 LPA
Assistant ProfessorINR 5.5 LPA
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Q:   Which is the best book for Dairy Science students?
A: 

Here are some of the best book options for Dairy Science students:

Dairy Science Recommended BooksAuthors
Dairy Science: Its Principles and PracticeWilliam Earl Petersen
Drying in the Dairy Industry-
Milk and Dairy Foods: Nutrition, Processing and Healthy AgingA. K. M. Humayun Kober
Emerging Dairy Processing TechnologiesNivedita Datta
Dairy Production and ProcessingJohn Campbell

Note: The information is sourced from external sites and may vary.

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Q:   Is the MSc Dairy Science curriculum easy to study?
A: 

Yes, the MSc Dairy Science syllabus is designed to offer practical expertise of the theoretical knowledge learned in the curriculum. Students who pursue MSc Dairy Science indulge into core fundamentals of animal husbandry, food and nutrition, dairy product manufacturing, product packaging and storing, dairy farm management, etc.

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M.Sc. in Animal Biotechnology
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Median Salary 8.00 Lakh
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M.Sc. in Animal Biotechnology
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Entry Requirements

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OBC
SC
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M.Sc. in Animal Biotechnology
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Admission Process

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Students also asked

Q:   Which is the top job profile in Dairy Science industry?
A: 

Dairy Technologist, Dairy Nutritionist, Farm Manager, Microbiologist, Dairy Scientist, etc., are some top job profiles you can opt from, once you complete a Dairy Science course in India. The average salary of a Farm Manager in India is INR 7.2 LPA.

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Q:   Which is the highest paying job in Dairy Science field?
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As a Dairy Technologist, you can earn around INR 10 LPA as a starting salary in India. However, the salary packages you get, depend on the company, geographical location, skills, relevant experience, and more. 

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