M.Tech Food & Nutrition

Master of Technology in Food & Nutrition

M.Tech Food & Nutrition or Master of Technology in Food & Nutrition is a Post-Graduate Food Technology course. The Food & Nutrition course covers subjects such as Product development, quality management as well as applied nutrition. The Master of Technology course in Food & Nutrition focuses on the interface between human nutrition and food science, an area of increasing importance to consumers, government, and the food industry.

The Master of Technology course in Food & Nutrition includes the nutritional significance of processed foods in the diet, the effects of nutrition labeling and nutrition claims, functional foods and catering technology, and nutritional quality. The duration of the Food & Nutrition course is two years and its syllabus is divided into four semesters. The Master's degree course is important and career orienting in nature opens a lot of job scopes for the candidates.

M.Tech Food & Nutrition Eligibility

• The students must have passed their Graduation such as a BE / B.Tech degree in relevant subjects from a recognized University.
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGP at their Bachelor's.
• Some of the very reputed universities and colleges conduct an entrance examination for admission.

M.Tech Food & Nutrition Syllabus

Syllabus of Food & Nutrition as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Tech Food & Nutrition College

• SRM Institute of Science and Technology - Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram

M.Tech Food & Nutrition Course Suitability

• One should have practical work skills, communication, and team-working skills, attention to detail and the ability to accurately record results and become a teacher and lecturer also are a good match for it.
• The course is suitable for those who want to develop an in-depth understanding of food science, food processing, and composition in relation to nutritional quality.
• Candidates must have good analytical and problem-solving skills as well as an ability to interpret data critically.

How is the M.Tech Food & Nutrition Course Beneficial?

• Candidates can find employment in hospitals, health and recreation clubs, canteens, nursing care facilities, teach the science of nutrition and dietetics in colleges and universities, catering departments of star hotels, research labs of food manufacturers, and health departments of government, etc.
• The degree course is beneficial to equip students to fulfill the multifarious roles of Nutritionists / Dieticians / Scientists / Academicians for the community and Public Nutrition.
• The Master of Technology course in Food & Nutrition provides a good base for further studies such as M.Phil. and Ph.D.
• They can also work as consultants or do private practice.

M.Tech Food & Nutrition Employment Areas

• Agriculture and Animal-related Areas
• Biotechnological Companies
• Colleges & Universities
• Food & Nutrition Companies / Food Processing Companies
• NHS and Private Healthcare Centres
• Sports Clubs

M.Tech Food & Nutrition Job Types

• Associate Professor
• Biocare Nutrition Specialist
• Dietician / Dietician & Lifestyle Counsellor
• Food Scientists or Technologists
• Manager
• Nutritionist / Nutrition Specialist
• Process Development Scientist
• Senior Marketing Executive
• Sales Officer / Program Officer