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M.Tech Food Biotechnology Course Highlights
| Examination Type |
Semester |
| Eligibility |
50% in Under Graduation |
| Course Level |
Masters |
| Duration of the Course |
2 Years |
| Admission Process |
Entrance exam and Merit-Based |
| Course Fee |
INR 30,000 to 80,000 (Per Semester) |
| Average Salary |
INR 2 LPA to 10 LPA |
| Top Recruiting Companies |
Godrej Industrial Limited, MTR Foods limited, Amul, Dabur India Ltd |
| Job Positions |
Process Development Scientist, Research Scientist, Food Technologist, Quality Manager, Nutritional Therapist, Production Manager, Purchasing Manager, Research Analyst, Nutritionist, R&D Manager, Assistant Production Manager. |
About the Programme M.Tech in Food Biotechnology
M.Tech with a specialization in Food Biotechnology is a postgraduate degree course that is offered in many universities in India. When done on a regular basis, it requires two years to complete. But one can also pursue this course through distance learning however the duration, in this case, may vary.
The course allows students to enhance their knowledge in all areas of food biotechnology. It is designed to introduce them to the production, design, and composition of food products.
What is M.Tech in Food Biotechnology?
M.Tech in Food Biotechnology is a Master’s degree taken after a Bachelor’s degree which provides students a comprehensive understanding of chemical and biological concepts/ processes under which the production, safety, nutritional value and taste of food items are maintained and enhanced.
The course also covers some topics such as fermentation, rapid detection techniques, bioterrorism, chemical senses, microbial biotechnology, nutrigenomics, and nutriceuticals etc.
M.Tech in Food Biotechnology Eligibility
- Students who wish to apply for this course must have a Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent (in the related stream) from a recognized university in which they must have scored a minimum of 50% aggregate.
- SC/ ST students have 5% of relaxation in the minimum aggregate.
M.Tech Food Biotechnology Syllabus
| Semester-I | Semester-II |
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| Handling, Packaging and Storage of Food Products |
Post-harvest Technology of fruits and vegetables |
| Food Science and nutrition |
Applied Food Biotechnology |
| Food Engineering |
Biochemistry of processing and preservation |
| Semester-III | Semester-IV |
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| Food process engineering |
Project work Phase |
| Meat and fish processing Technology |
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| Food Safety and Quality Management |
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M.Tech in Food Biotechnology Career Options
Food Technology Manager, Food Research Analyst, Audit Executive, Industrial Engineer, Food Technologist, Sourcing and Procurement Contractor and Food & Beverage Manager.
M.Tech in Food Biotechnology Scope (Job Types)
1) Private Sector Career options after M.Tech in Food Biotechnology
- Research Associate
- Food and Beverage Associate
- Project Lead
- Manager-Food Technology
- Industrial Engineer
- Supervisors
- Food Safety Auditors
- Food Stylists
2) Private Sector Employment areas after M.Tech in Food Biotechnology
- Food Packaging
- R & D
- Food Development
- laboratories and Marketing Management
3) Public Sector Employment areas after M.Tech in Food Biotechnology
- Ministry of Consumer Affairs
- Food and Public Distribution
- Ministry of Food Processing Industries
- Ministry of Science & Technology
Top Recruiting Companies
M.Tech in Food Biotechnology Salary
| Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Food Biotechnology) | Entry Level Salary (LPA) | Medium Salary (LPA) | Maximum Salary (LPA) (LPA) |
|---|
| Research Associate |
2.7 |
3.9 |
9.4 |
| Food and Beverage Associate |
2.5 |
3.6 |
7.3 |
| Project Lead |
3.1 |
4 |
11.3 |
| Manager Food Technology |
3.3 |
4.1 |
12.7 |
| Industrial Engineer |
2.9 |
3.6 |
8.2 |
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