Friday, 7 October 2016

B.Sc in Food Science & Technology: A different career path




A delicious combination of food and technology is what makes the art of recipes thrive in a world that has a constantly changing taste bud and newly discovered diseases. In simple terms, Food Science & Technology combines both these disciplines to preserve, process and manufacture food items. Quality management and research regarding dairy products, food grains, confectionary and fish products are some of the necessary aspects of food and science technology. As a subject matter, it has moved beyond just adding flavours to preservatives; it now explores areas where technology can be used to whip up healthy and tasty delicacies.

Subject of consideration

Food Science & Technology is not a departure from the traditional subject, it is merely an amalgamation of the two in order to develop something refreshing. Taking up this subject accrues different benefits, and allows you to follow your passion as well.

Research and Development: for those who are constantly looking to explore new areas in the food industry, taking up food and science technology will prove to be highly beneficial. Research within this subject is clustered under several main excellence areas like preservation, packaging, microbiology, consumer science. Research in these areas under the umbrella subject garners you the reputation of a food scientist.

Job opportunity- pursuing food and science technology provides you with a myriad of opportunities. With the growth of Food and Beverages industry, a huge window has been opened up for those who always wanted to have a career with food. Food Science & Technology ensures that you will not have a job confined only to the kitchen premises. It provides you with jobs in laboratories, factories and government departments concerned with food policies.

Growing market-with the demand for consumer food like pasta, cookies, pastries and cocoa products increasing, it is predicted that the food processing industry has a very potent market in India. This boom certainly needs new food research so that health of the consumers is not compromised which might indirectly lead to commercial loss. Moreover coming up with new ideas to cater to different tastes is not an easy job. This is where the educational experience of Food Science & Technology will be of immense help.

Philanthropy fulfilment-since food and science technology deals with producing food from agricultural commodities, this subject is tailor-made for those who believe in bringing about economic changes for the poor. With a large chunk of India’s population dependent on agriculture as a means of earning, a degree in the subject will help you come with different innovations to deal with the woes of the farmers so that they have the minimal economic loss.


Given the growing scope of the subject, USTM has recognized the need to introduce this course for the students. So those who are interested in pursuing a B.Sc in Food Science & Technology, USTM is the right place for you with its qualified teachers and all encompassing course. For more details, visit our website- http://ustm.ac.in/

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