B. Sc (FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY / GENETICS)
Application status

Open
Duration

3 years
Study mode

Full-time
Entry Requirements

Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board with Biology/Biological sciences
Overview
B. Sc. Food Science and Technology, Biochemistry, Microbiology / Genetics
With a selection of subjects such as human physiology, human nutrition, modern food processing technology, and food safety, GCU has designed a comprehensive programme that shapes skilled individuals needed by today’s food industry. The coursework of the programme includes material about biological and chemical components of food and its influence on general health. More than just theoretical knowledge, the course equips candidates to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of the food processing industry.
The graduates will have a strong hand in the future of food quality testing and quality assurance, which will equip them to play an important role in government organizations in research, product development, quality control, or regulatory capacities. Having a steady command over advanced food preservation techniques and food laws that govern food safety, the graduates have an edge in the competitive job landscape. Some career options they can explore include roles as a food technologist, quality manager, nutritional therapist, and product development scientist.
Highlights
The course mainly focuses on chemical and biological components of foods and the ways in which these ingredients affect the general health. The students learn the nutritional aspects of macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, advanced food preservation techniques and food laws to govern the food safety.
Entry Requirements
Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board with Biology/Biological sciences

Fee structure for the Academic year 2023-24
Domestic / NRI Fee Structure
Programmes
BSFT
Course Duration
3 years
1st Instalment
INR 30,000
5 Subsequent Instalments
INR 60,000
International Fee Structure
Programmes
BSFT
Course Duration
3 years
1st Instalment
$ 500
5 Subsequent Instalments
$ 900
OTHER FEES
CAUTION DEPOSIT : Rs. 5000/- to be paid by all the students. (Rs. 3000/- will be refunded after successful completion of the course and Rs. 2000/- would be retained towards registration fees for life time Alumni Association Membership)
EXAMINATION FEES PER SEMESTER
UG Programs: Rs.3000/-, PG Programs: Rs.3500/-, Research Programs: Rs.5500/-, Diploma Programs: Rs.3000/-, Engineering : Rs. 3500/-
Semester 1
- Principles of Human Nutrition
- Biological Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Microbiology Ability Enhancement Courses
- English/MIL Communication Skill Enhancement Course
- Communication Skills
- Information & Communication Technology Generic Elective Course
- Economic Biology
Semester 2
- Human Physiology and Clinical Nutrition
- Microbial Physiology & Metabolism Ability Enhancement Courses
- Environment Studies Skill Enhancement Course
- Speaking Kannada Generic Elective Course
- Food Nutrition and Risks
Semester 3
- Food Preservation and Food safety
- Metabolism & Bioenergetics
- Microbial Genetics & Molecular Biology Skill Enhancement Course
- Biostatistics Generic Elective Courses
- Modern Gardening Techniques
Semester 4
- Diet therapy and community nutrition
- Immunology
- Food & Dairy Microbiology Skill Enhancement Course
- Bioinformatics Generic Electives
- Biodiversity
Semester 5 & 6
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Discipline Elective
- Food Packaging Technology
- Biochemical Techniques/ Enymology
- Environmental Microbiology/ Recombinant DNA Technology
- Post- harvest Technology(Fruits and Vegetables)
- Nutrition & Dietetics/ Phytochemistry
- Industrial Microbiology/ Medical Microbiology
Programme Prospects are as follows
The candidate should be able to dwell into deeper depths of nutritional requirements of an average human being. importance of various types of nutrients,. This course also covers the various nutrition deficiency disorders and ways to recover from them. In addition, the candidates can learn the different types of diet plans and in detail about food safety and food governance.
Career Path
- Certified Nutrition Specialist, Clinical Dietician, fitness expert
- Dietetic Technicians, Health Educators and Community Health Workers, Food analyst
List of companies where UG & PG Dept Life Of Science students of GCU got placement opportunities:




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