I have completed B.Tech in biotechnology stream. Am I eligible to pursue M.Sc. In food and nutrition?

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Vibha Gupta · Answer

First of all Food Science and technology and Nutrition and dieteteics are two different programmes. Here I am sharing the eligibility criteria of both: M.Sc. (Food Science & 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. M.Sc. (Nutrition & 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. Therefore you can proceed as per your interest of programme. 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.

Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

Having a biotechnology degree opens up many more doors, in various fields like industrial processes, management jobs while microbiology jobs are more research oriented. You also have an option of doing MBA in Biotechnology which is a new and emerging field of work. The job market while not absolutely lucrative is growing with the biotechnology sector on the increase in India. There are jobs in the agricultural, pharmaceuticals, medical and various other fields, making it a very flexible subject. Also, there are much independent Biotechnology startup companies that promise a good future. After a few years of experience, the salary does increase, as does your market value. What I have found is that in most jobs the requirements are for either Biotechnology or Microbiology graduates, though the latter tends to go for Quality Control in various industries. When it comes to salary, the starting pay packages are usually in the same range, though managerial positions always pay more than research ones. It is important to mention that while PhDs are available without Fellowships, it would be most prudent to try and gain one, due to low funding in most Ph.D. programmes. In relation to this, it must be mentioned that there are many Fellowship programs, like the DBT-JRF and CSIR NET that provide Fellowships to scholars in Biotechnology. This aspect is much more developed for Biotechnology than Microbiology. While concluding it must be mentioned that while regarding jobs both fields seem at par, for PhDs in India Biotechnology does seem to have an edge. However, it is up to you which field you would like to follow. Follow what you have the most interest in because that is inadvertently the field you will succeed at the most, no matter of the numbers and trends. Here are few institutes: University of Hyderabad-School of Life Sciences, University of Mumbai-Institute of Chemical Technology, National Dairy Research Institute Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology Lovely Professional University Delhi Technological University-Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology-Department of Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology, Delhi University Banaras Hindu University Jawaharlal Nehru University Aligarh Muslim University of Mumbai VIT BITS etc. DVD.

Ashish Sharma · Answer

Hi Narain, It would be a good choice to opt for LPU as in the present scenario this is the university which caters to the all-round development of its students and nurtures it with care to boost the career to a pinnacle of ultimate success which might be the envy of many. 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. Eligibility criteria 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). Online admissions are already going on and you can take admission through their website in online mode. For more and better information you can call them at their toll free number. All the best for your future.

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. Good Luck!

Priya Mahajan · Answer

Hi, M.Sc. (Food Science and Technology) Duration : 2 years. (4 Semesters) Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) 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) It would be a good choice to opt for LPU as in the present scenario this is the university which caters to the all-round development of its students and nurtures it with care to boost the career to a pinnacle of ultimate success which might be the envy of many. 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.

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