The mission of Food Science and Technology program is to advance the knowledge and application of food science through innovative research, education, and industry collaboration. Our goal is to equip students with a deep understanding of the scientific principles behind food production, safety, and quality. We aim to prepare graduates to address global food challenges by developing sustainable, nutritious, and safe food systems. Our program emphasizes practical experience, interdisciplinary learning, and ethical practices to foster the next generation of leaders in the food science and technology fields.
The objectives of this degree program are to:
Graduates will acquire a wide range of advanced and diverse skills, enabling them to showcase their expertise in various roles within the food science and technology sector at the national and international levels. Potential career paths for food scientists and technologists include:
Duration: 2-4 Years (Minimum 4 Semesters)
Semester Duration: 16-18 weeks
Total Credit Hours: 33
Semester-I |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs. |
FST-711 |
Recent Advances in Food Science and Technology (Core) |
3 |
FST-712 |
Food Toxicology (Core) |
3 |
*Elective 1 |
(To be selected from list of elective courses) |
3 |
TOTAL |
9 |
Semester-II |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs. |
FST-721 |
Advanced Food Biotechnology (Core) |
3 |
RMS-724 |
Research Methodology and Biostatistics (Core) |
3 |
*Elective 2 |
(To be selected from list of elective courses) |
3 |
TOTAL |
9 |
Semester-III |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs. |
FST-731 |
Food Quality Assurance Management (Core) |
3 |
*Elective 3 |
(To be selected from list of elective courses) |
3 |
*Elective 4 |
(To be selected from list of elective courses) |
3 |
TOTAL |
9 |
Semester-IV |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs. |
HND-799 |
Research & Thesis |
6(0+6) |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs. |
FST-701 |
Advanced Food Additives |
3 |
FST-702 |
Advanced Food Enzymology |
3 |
FST-703 |
Advanced Food Microbiology |
3 |
FST-704 |
Food Industrial Waste Management |
3 |
FST-705 |
Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals |
3 |
FST-706 |
Modern Dairy Technology |
3 |
FST-707 |
Post-Harvest Management |
3 |
FST-708 |
Food Packaging and labeling |
3 |
HND-702 |
Food Safety and Security |
3 |
HND-707 |
Food Product Design and Development |
3 |
Session |
Tentative Date |
Commencement of Classess |
September 23, 2024 |
NUMS, Rawalpindi