B.Sc Food Science & Quality Control

Bachelor of Science in Food Science & Quality Control

B.Sc Food Science and Quality Control or Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Quality Control is an Under-Graduate Food Technology course. Food Science and Quality Control is the study of all the technical aspects of food. Food science combines principles from disciplines like microbiology, biochemistry, and chemical engineering.

Subjects usually studied under this degree are Nutrition and Food Commodities, Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology, Sanitation & Hygiene, Preparation & Packaging Materials, Food Analysis Adulteration & Testing, Food Toxicology, etc. The Bachelor of Science course in Food Science and Quality Control is career-orienting in nature which opens many opportunities in different fields.

B.Sc Food Science and Quality Control Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates must have passed their 10+2 with science or its equivalent from a recognized Board.
• The students should have scored a minimum of 70% aggregate marks at their Intermediate level.
• Some of the reputed institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

B.Sc Food Science and Quality Control Syllabus

Syllabus of Food Science and Quality Control as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

B.Sc Food Science and Quality Control Colleges

• IIS University - International College for Girls - ICG, Jaipur
• St. George's College - SGC, Kottayam
• NSS Hindu College, Kottayam
• Stella Maris College, Chennai

B.Sc Food Science and Quality Control Course Suitability

• They should be able to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance and understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• It is suitable to develop a greater understanding of the fate of agricultural raw materials, and how such materials are processed and formulated before being presented to the consumer.
• They should be able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Candidates should be able to give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times.

How is the B.Sc Food Science and Quality Control Course Beneficial?

• Students learn how to apply food science knowledge to improve the taste, nutrition, and safety of value-added food products, to develop the skills to convert raw materials into safe, attractive food products; to manage the production of food products; and to use scientific knowledge to develop new products.
• The program allows a student with specific interests in food to develop a considerable knowledge base in this area.
• The course is beneficial for further studies such as M.Sc and a Ph.D. degree.
• After passing the course, they can understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

B.Sc Food Science and Quality Control Employment Areas

• Companies (Coca-Cola, P&G, National Starch Chemicals, M&M Mars, and Nestle)
• Food Processing Companies
• Government Agencies
• Research Institutions
• Universities and Colleges

B.Sc Food Science and Quality Control Job Types

• Customer Service Manager
• Food Inspector / Food Technologist
• Nutrition Expert
• National Sales Manager
• Supervisor
• Quality Production Control Executive
• Quality Controller / Quality Assurance Assistant

Advanced Course in B.Sc Food Science and Quality Control

• M.Sc Food Science and Quality Control