BTech Specializations and Job Options in Food Science & Technology

With the growing worldwide population and thus increasing pressure on the limited natural resources, it has become a necessity to make the most of what’s available. Agricultural land and water resources thus need to be used in an optimum manner. Food Science is thus needed to understand and expand on the ways to optimize the produce. When this study is implemented to get tangible results, it is understood as Food Technology. A formal education to pursue a career in food science and technology can thus prove to be a lucrative career which can also give you a sense of as serving world economy in your way.

Educational Requirements

Aspirants can think of taking BTech in Food Processing Technology, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Dairy Engineering, Nanotechnology, and similar fieldss and find themselves serving their nation / economy with their valuable research and product development and promotion strategy.

Need-to-know Info

Most of the career options in this specialization are found in research wings of labs, manufacturing (food-processing) industries, government organization and universities. You will then be able to impact the health of the people even if in a small way. And for that often a bachelor’s degree is to be aided by a master’s in the specialization.

Job Options

If you had a strong base in subjects like biology, chemistry, genetics, engineering, and other relevant sciences as a part of your academics, it could be effectively used in the positions offered for food science and technology. The degree holder can look for opportunities in India as well as abroad. He / she can also go for studying in The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) to expand their knowledge horizon as well as career options.

Food Scientists

If you as an observer and student are not satisfied about the existing methods employed food packaging and processing or want to understand better to make your contribution in this field, Food Scientist is the career you should look at.

 Study nutritional content of food and research about the alternative sources for similar nutrition value. You also get to study ways to purify foods with naturally occurring adulteration or additives. Focusing on the processing and storage of food products so that they could be used longer and distributed widely is another aspect of the education as well as career.

All the while, being aware of government regulations on food processing is also important because it is life you are going to impact by being in this position. A career in food processing inspection also exists for those interested.

Food Technologists

Many functions as well as positions of food scientists and food technologists overlap; however, the former is associated more with the research aspect while latter is more about product development.

Biotechnology-specialized candidates can work on genetic engineering to modify the quality of produce through tree / plants / crops. They can also explore alternative option of fuel I biofuels and to better their quality as well.

Such engineers can also move up to managerial positions as well.