B.Tech food Technologyis a four-year degree course (total of 2000 marks). This course is a combination of food science that is coherent and systematic body of knowledge and understanding of the nature and composition of food materials, and their behavior under the various conditions to which they may be subjected; and its application to the practical treatment of food materials so as to convert them into food products of the kind, quality and stability, and its packaging and distribution, so as to meet the needs of consumers for safe, wholesome, nutritious and attractive foods.
It integrates the applications to food of several contributory sciences like the knowledge of the chemical composition of food materials (for all food consists entirely of chemical substances); their physical, biological and biochemical behavior; human nutritional requirements and the nutritional factors in food materials; the nature and behavior of food enzymes; the microbiology of foods; the interaction of food components with each other, with atmospheric oxygen, with additives and contaminants, and with packaging materials; pharmacology and toxicology of food materials, additives and contaminants; the effects of various manufacturing operations, processes and storage conditions; food analysis and quality control; operation research and food plant management and the use of statistics for designing experimental work and evaluating the results.
It further draws on, and integrates the application to food of, other technologies such as those of food handling and packing materials, engineering, instrumentation, electronics, agriculture and biotechnology.
The production and distribution of food, including agriculture, dairy and related services, is the largest and most important economic activity in the country. All these activities, and many others create a demand for well-qualified and experienced food technologists and specialists who can play their part in the complex and increasingly sophisticated food supply system .This course help to fulfill these demands.
Curricular Structure
B.Tech food Technology is based on the annual examination system and it is a four year course with total of 2000 marks. The first year course comprises of basic sciences, engineering and microbiology. The basic course of food science and technology are taught in the second year. The third year and fourth year courses are devoted to specialized subjects such as food quality control, industrial microbiology, biochemical engineering, product technology, dairy technology, storage technology and food plant management. The final year is concluded with in plant training in food industries and dissertation.
Features about the course
- A Four year degree
- Affiliated to Tribhuvan University
- Global job opportunities in leading food industries and research institutions.
- Maximum number of scholarships granted every year.
- Highly sought after manpower in government and non-government sectors
- Highly recognised course for abroad studies.
Eligibility: The candidates who have passed in second division I.Sc. Or 10+2 (science) and certificate level of food technology /laboratory technology from Tribhuvan University or an institute recognized by this university shall be considered eligible to apply for admission to B.Tech. (Food). Students are selected based on their merit in the entrance examination.
Scope
A food technologist can get the job of a Quality Assurance Manager, Production Manager, Laboratory Supervisor, Food Packaging Manager or even as a Research Associate in premier institutes, universities and research and development units. You can also work as food packaging technologist and food preservation managers in various food packaging industries.
A post - graduate candidate in food technology can work as a lecturer or an advisor in Government Colleges, Inspection Boards or Quality Control Cells. Multinational Companies recruit food technologists periodically for bringing about an improvement in their products. You can also join various NGOs/ INGOs working in the field of food and nutrition. Both the private and the public sectors provide lucrative job opportunities to food technologists. The openings are mainly in the production and quality control departments.
The food industry is a fast paced and technologically advanced field. There are many and varied employment opportunities in the food industry. The sector is currently experiencing a skill shortage meaning that graduates are often offered a position/s prior to graduation
Scope abroad
You can work as a product development manager in a food research company to devise food products according to the needs of the consumers and effectively implement the products in an innovative way. You can also pursue your research work as a scientist abroad to formulate new product range and enhance the existing portfolio of products in various food research institutes. You can work as a sensory scientist to monitor organic properties like aroma, flavor and more. Even companies abroad recruit food technologists to ensure and monitor the quality and hygiene of food products in their contamination and adulteration prevention units.
Colleges Offering B.Tech in Food Technology Program
National College of Food Science and Technology
Regional College of Science and Technology
