Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition, Food Processing and Technology

Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition, Food Processing and Technology is a postgraduate Home Science course. Food processing is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into food or to transform food into other forms for consumption by humans or animals either in the home or by the food processing industry. Students select from a range of courses to meet individual needs and specialisation preferences, and undertake a research project within the broad areas of food industry, food science, technology, engineering and microbiology, or nutrition. Graduates of the program demonstrate specialised knowledge of selected fields including food-processing, chemistry, microbiology, sensory assessment, safety/quality management, preservation and biotechnology. After passing the course, students have many career options as it is career orienting in nature.

Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition, Food Processing and Technology Eligibility

• Candidates should have passed B.Sc. Degree with subjects Chemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Food and Nutrition.
• Some of the reputed universities and colleges conduct an entrance examination for admission.

Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition, Food Processing and Technology Syllabus

Syllabus of Nutrition, Food Processing and Technology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition, Food Processing and Technology Colleges

• Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University - Churchgate, Mumbai
• Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana

Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition, Food Processing and Technology Course Suitability

• The course is suitable for those students who want to learn more about food and who want to work with innovative future foods, for instance as a part of the solution to major health issues such as malnutrition and obesity.
• After the course candidate will be able to suggest processing conditions for the industrial manufacture of high-quality food products in terms of nutritional and sensory properties and regarding raw materials, convenience, energy and sustainability.
• The course is also suitable for those students who wish to continue as a researcher, there is the option to go on to studies at doctoral level after this course.

How is Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition, Food Processing and Technology Course Beneficial?

• The program equips students to fulfill multifarious roles of Nutritionists/Dieticians/Scientists/Academicians for community and Public Nutrition.
• Nutrition and Food Science provides students with an in-depth study of nutrition science, nutrition education, food and nutrition issues, food regulations and compliance and nutrition counseling.
• The course provides them opportunities to develop key analytical and professional skills, as well as management and marketing expertise.

Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition, Food Processing and Technology Employment Areas

• Educational Institutes
• Food Processing Companies
• Diet and Nutrition Consultancy
• Sports and Clubs
• Clinical Research Labs

Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition, Food Processing and Technology Job Types

• Food Scientist
• Dietician
• Nutritionist
• Paediatric Dietician
• Clinical Nutritionist
• Food Service Manager
• Dietetic Consultant
• Food Technologist
• Laboratory Manager
• Food Product Development Scientist