NITTE University Mangalore
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Master of Science (M.Sc.) Food Safety and Biotechnology
M.Sc. Food Safety and Biotechnology
Course
In Food Safety & Biotechnology, the focus is on food safety and public health. It utilizes a highly integrated approach to gain an understanding of how microorganisms, toxins and other chemicals associated with food can affect human health (food microbiology, food chemistry and additives),and the role of biotechnology in today’s world and how effectively and efficiently adulterated or contaminated food can be identified (food standards and quality control, application of biotechnology in food science, rapid and automated techniques in food science). This course has been designed for students seeking a career in food processing industries, food safety accreditation labs and regulatory agencies. The course provides a provision for a full- time research project in the final semester.
Eligibility
A Candidate with three years of Bachelor’s degree in Basic/Applied Biological Sciences: Biomedical/Bioscience/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Agricultural Sciences/Food and Nutrition/Environmental Science/Veterinary Science/Fisheries Science/Medical Imaging Technology/Operation Theatre Technology/Medical Lab Technology/BE-Biotechnology/B Tech Biotechnology/Medical/Dental/Pharmacy and any other equivalent life science degrees of any Board/University or an equivalent examination of any other approved Board or University with not less than 50% marks in aggregate.
Duration: 2 years
