Are B.Sc. Microbiology and biochemistry students eligible for M.Sc. In food and nutrition sciences?

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Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

Hi Narain, Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam)M.Sc. In food and nutrition Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelors of Science Degree (Medical Science and Allied Medical or Applied Medical Science or Agriculture or Nanotechnology or Biosciences or Life Sciences or Food Sciences or Nutrition and Dietetics or Home Science or Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology or Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health and Allied Sciences or Plant Science) or equivalent. (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants)You can also opt for B.Tech Food Technology: B.Tech in Food Technology is a 4-year course which requires pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with Physics, Chemistry, English and Mathematics or Biology or Biotechnology) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST^ (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants) It is an Engineering programme which trains students in the technical concepts of Food Process Engineering, Food Analysis and regulations, Crop Processing Technology, Plant and Animal biotechnology. It is an industry-oriented course that trains students for handling roles in food manufacturing, food processing, research laboratories and similar industries. Graduates in B.Tech food technology can find jobs in various government organizations, laboratories etc. Many firms working under the Food Corporation of India recruit graduates in this field. Looking at future for food technology, its obviously very promising. LPU is adopting this branch of food Science into its curriculum. Degrading soil, polluted environment and water shortages will rise as major problems to the humankind. These outcomes of rapid growth will bring with them the need to produce high quality food with efficiency. We need people who can use technology to produce optimum quantity of food that meets the daily nutrition needs of human beings. This is where food technology specialists come in. The updated curriculum of LPU keeps pace with the market trends. The Professional Enhancement Department polishes the students for the best interview presentations. The vast infra structure and the strength of the faculty enables to follow the covid social distancing norms. Faculty is well trained and experienced. What more can a student ask for. Browse the LPU website for details! DVD.

Vibha Gupta · Answer

Well there are two programmes Food Science and technology or Nutrition and dietetics, whichever among these you are looking for here I am sharing the eligibility criteria which is- Food Science and technology- Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelor's of Science Degree (Medical Science & Allied Medical or Applied Medical Science or Agriculture or Nanotechnology or Biosciences or Life Sciences or Food Sciences or Nutrition & Dietetics or Home Science or Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology or Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health & Allied Sciences or Plant Science) or equivalent. Nutrition and dietetics- Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelors of Science Degree (Home Science or Medical or Non-Medical or Biosciences or Medical Science & Allied Medical or Nutrition & Dietetics or Food Technology) or Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology or Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health & Allied Sciences or equivalent. LPU is a well renowned university, providing quality education, innovative pedagogy and unbeatable placements both national and international. LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It provides a chance to the students to attend guest lectures or workshops, so that they get to learn as much as they can. The students also work on live projects, so that they are able to apply their knowledge to practical settings. It is one of the few that has embraced international practices when it comes to designing a curriculum.

Khushal Arora · Answer

Hello! With Best of my knowledge I can say B.Sc. Microbiology and biochemistry students are eligible for M.Sc. In food and nutrition sciences. Eligibility as per website says Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelors of Science Degree (Home Science or Medical or Non-Medical or Biosciences or Medical Science and Allied Medical or Nutrition and Dietetics or Food Technology or Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology or Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health and Allied Sciences) or equivalent. (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants) M.Sc. (Nutrition and Dietetics) course at LPU develops the brewing the food-scientist by provoking the doing by yourself approach. The learner has to do a unique three term thesis keeping in mind the research centricity, for which the programme has been chosen. LPU offers a complete package of quality teaching, intuitive learning aided with hands on practical training. It also offers good scholarship slabs based on various categories. It has also started the covid scholarship to aid education at such grim times. The updated labs and the expertise of the faculty have given good results that today LPU is a name to reckon. In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication, analytical and soft skills to enhance personality and employability Visits to Anganwadis and NGOs creating awareness about nutrition among masses are an important part of curriculum. Regular interactive sessions with academicians and chief dietitians to update knowledge on the latest technologies and emerging trends is an important aspect of the curriculum Candidate can get a foreign degree through international collaborations. Industry certifications, MOOCs, Hackathons, Workshops, Guest lectures, Educational Trips, Live projects, Incubation projects, Community projects, are an integral part of the curriculum. First you can apply for admission and then book your LPU NEST the syllabus and paper pattern is given on the website of LPU. LPU NEST is being conducted in an online proctored mode due to the grim condition of the country due to covid. This might give you a higher scale of scholarship. Browse the website to check the academic excellence offered. Choose wisely Seats are filling up fast due to online admissions so book your seat All the Best.

Ashish Sharma · Answer

Yes, you might be eligible for M.Sc. FOOD Science AND TECHNOLOGY in which its curriculum will be for Brewing the scientist by provoking the doing by yourself approach. The learner has to do a unique three term thesis keeping in mind the research centricity, for which the programme has been chosen. # Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) is that candidate must be Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelors of Science Degree (Medical Science and Allied Medical or Applied Medical Science or Agriculture or Nanotechnology or Biosciences or Life Sciences or Food Sciences or Nutrition and Dietetics or Home Science or Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology or Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health and Allied Sciences or Plant Science) or equivalent. (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants). There are certain Salient Features: -Knowledge Enhancement The curriculum of this course lays strong emphasis on in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of food technology. -Dissertation courses split in 3 different semesters are incorporated in the curriculum to provide research and hands on experience to students in problem identification, laboratory work, data analysis and interpretation. -Skill Development Seminar based course develop presentation and technical skills in students. -Professional Enhancement In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like analytical and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. -Holistic Development Participation in technical events, conferences, workshops, sports and cultural activities help in the holistic development of students -Interactive Sessions Regular interactive sessions with academicians and industry personnel to update knowledge on the latest technologies and emerging trends is an important aspect of the curriculum. -Industrial Visits to food industries are conducted to give clarity on emerging trends in the area of food technology. # online admissions are already going on. For the maximum scholarship benefits LPU officials are advising to take admission as soon as possible. For more and better information you can call them at their toll free number or you can visit them on their website. All the best.

Sapan Sapan · Answer

Hi Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelors of Science Degree (Home Science or Medical or Non-Medical or Biosciences or Medical Science and Allied Medical or Nutrition and Dietetics or Food Technology or Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology or Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health and Allied Sciences) or equivalent. (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants) Lovely Professional University is providing best of the placements in every field and rest is depend on the student how well they prove them in placements. The college provides placement drives facility. These drives help in encouraging and build confidence. Some students are even placed in food industries, and food services and these placement drives indulge the students with spirits. Most of the students choose higher study or research field but the students who want placements, and even if they are focusing a little bit, they can get the placements from LPU. Companies like Nestle, Hindustan Unilever and Amul visit our college every year and offered good salary package. Recently one of our senior who was an average student but had no backlogs got placed in Cipla with a salary of a 4LPA Highlights of LPU In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication, analytical and soft skills to enhance personality and employability Visits to Aanganwadis and NGOs creating awareness about nutrition among masses are an important part of curricula Regular interactive sessions with academicians and chief dietitians to update knowledge on the latest technologies and emerging trends is an important aspect of the curriculum Candidate can get a foreign degree through international collaborations (2 year in India and 2 years abroad or 2 year in India and 1 year abroad) Industry certifications, MOOCs, Hackathons, Workshops, Guest lectures, Educational Trips, Live projects, Incubation projects, Community projects, are an integral part of the curriculum The curriculum offers prime focus on fundamental and applied aspects of preparation and management of nutrition and diet plan for various age groups. Browse the website to check the academic excellence offered.

Priya Mahajan · Answer

Hi Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam)M.Sc. In food and nutrition Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelors of Science Degree (Medical Science and Allied Medical or Applied Medical Science or Agriculture or Nanotechnology or Biosciences or Life Sciences or Food Sciences or Nutrition and Dietetics or Home Science or Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology or Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health and Allied Sciences or Plant Science) or equivalent. (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants)You can also opt for B.Tech Food Technology: B.Tech in Food Technology is a 4-year course which requires pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with Physics, Chemistry, English and Mathematics or Biology or Biotechnology) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST^ (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants) It is an Engineering programme which trains students in the technical concepts of Food Process Engineering, Food Analysis and regulations, Crop Processing Technology, Plant and Animal biotechnology. It is an industry-oriented course that trains students for handling roles in food manufacturing, food processing, research laboratories and similar industries. Graduates in B.Tech food technology can find jobs in various government organizations, laboratories etc. Many firms working under the Food Corporation of India recruit graduates in this field. Looking at future for food technology, its obviously very promising. LPU is adopting this branch of food Science into its curriculum. Degrading soil, polluted environment and water shortages will rise as major problems to the humankind. These outcomes of rapid growth will bring with them the need to produce high quality food with efficiency. We need people who can use technology to produce optimum quantity of food that meets the daily nutrition needs of human beings. This is where food technology specialists come in. The updated curriculum of LPU keeps pace with the market trends. The Professional Enhancement Department polishes the students for the best interview presentations. The vast infra structure and the strength of the faculty enables to follow the covid social distancing norms. Faculty is well trained and experienced. What more can a student ask for. Browse the LPU website for details!

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