MTech Food Tech at Shoolini University is a postgraduate program that teaches students the relevance and depth of the subject. The university fosters student success through academic mentorship, hands-on learning, cutting-edge research, all within a beautiful natural environment.
Application and research on food science and food engineering are vital to industry needs today. This makes MTech Food Tech invaluable to industry processes as well as ongoing research. Students of MTech Food Tech at Shoolini University are encouraged to perform research and experimentation in food processing, engineering, packaging, nutrition, preservation, and more.
We have a distinguished faculty from top national institutes and universities of Food Technology. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, has sponsored the food technology infrastructure. Students are assigned individual mentors right from the first year for their minor and major projects during the program. The progress of the work is reviewed at regular intervals.
International collaboration for student exchange programmes with Ankara University, Turkey and Çankırı karatekin University, Turkey.
UGC, Infrastructure Grant from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, New Delhi.
Specialisation available in Fruit and Vegetable Technology, Meat Process Technology, Cereal and Grain Technology, Nutraceuticals and Fermentation Technology, Milk and Dairy Technology.
Research Opportunities
Food Processing and Preservation | Food Safety and Quality Control | Food Packaging and Shelf Life | Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods | Livestock Products | Beverage | Fermentation
MTech Food Technology Career Opportunities
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Semester I | Sr. No. | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | COURSE TYPE |
1 | Novel Food Processing Technology | 3 | Core | |
2 | Rheology and Texture analysis of food | 4 | Skill/ Employbility/ Core | |
3 | Food and Industrial Microbiology | 4 | Skill/ Employbility/ Core | |
4 | Elective I a) Advances in Biomolecules and Human Health b) Novel Food Packaging Techniques |
4 | Dept. Elective | |
Total | 15 | |||
Semester II | 1 | Food Process Engineering | 3 | Core/ Employbiligy |
2 | Advances in Dairy Technology | 4 | Skill/ Employbility/ Core | |
3 | Techniques in Fruits and Vegetable Preservation | 4 | Skill/ Employbility/ Core | |
4 | Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods | 4 | Skill/ Employbility/ Core | |
5 | Elective II a) Food Quality System and Management b) Food Quality Assurance |
3 | Dept. Elective | |
Total | 18 | |||
Semester III | 1 | Advances in Cereals and Pulses Technology | 4 | Skill/ Employbility/ Core |
2 | Advances in Meat and Meat Products | 4 | Skill/ Employbility/ Core | |
3 | Techniques in Food Analysis | 3 | Core/ Employbility | |
4 | Flavour Chemistry and Technology | 3 | Core | |
5 | Biostatistics | 2 | Foundation | |
6 | Internship | 6 | Skill | |
7 | Elective III a) Microbes in fermentation and Beverage Production b) Advances in Bakery and Confectionary Technology |
4 | Dept. Elective | |
Total | 26 | |||
Semester IV | 1 | Research Thesis and Seminar | 16 | Skill/ Employbility |
2 | SPRINT | 2 | Skill | |
3 | Elective III a) Technology of Food Additives and Preservatives b) Advances in Food Biotechnology |
3 | Dept. Elective | |
Total | 21 | |||
1 | Industrial outlook and Internship | 21 | Skill/ Employbility | |
Total Credit (15+18+26+21) | 80 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On what basis are the candidates selected for MTech Food Technology?
Candidates are selected on the basis of an interview conducted by the department.
Are exchange opportunities available to students of MTech Food Technology?
International collaboration for student exchange programs with Ankara University, Turkey and Çankırı karatekin University, Turkey.
Who teaches MTech Food Technology?
Our illustrious faculty includes alumni of global universities like Oxford, NIH, NCI, John Hopkins Medical School, as well as top universities of India, like IISc, JNU, DU and ZSI. Faculty members regularly receive grants from national and international funding agencies. Students also get a chance to work closely on live research projects.
Asavari Kapoor, BTech (Food Tech)
The well-designed curriculum, expert faculty, and cutting-edge facilities laid a solid groundwork for my Food Tech journey. Practical exposure, industry collaborations, and guidance from alumni proved invaluable, making it an enriching journey. The vibrant campus life adds to the overall experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this program to passionate individuals seeking a career in food technology.