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267. MSCFSQM – M.Sc. (Food Safety & Quality Management)
- M.Sc. (Food Safety & Quality Management) – MSCFSQM
Programme Details
Particulars | Details |
Programme Type | Degree |
Mode of Learning | Open Distance Learning |
School | School of Agriculture |
Specialization | Food Safety and Quality Management |
Medium of Instruction | English |
Programme Duration | Minimum Duration: 24 Months |
Eligibility
Candidates seeking admission to the programme must fulfil any one of the following eligibility criteria:
(a) Educational Qualification
Graduation in Science/Technology in any of the following disciplines:
- Food Safety and Quality Management
- Agriculture
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Engineering (with Chemistry and Microbiology subjects)
- Post Harvest Technology
- Home Science
- Life Science
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Pharmacy
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Horticulture
- Dairy Technology
- Veterinary Science
- Fisheries Science
- Medical Science
- Dental Science
- Nursing
- BAMS
- BHMS
- Hotel Management and Catering, etc.
(b) Lateral Entry
Candidates holding a PG Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management are eligible for lateral entry into the second year of the programme, provided they also possess one of the qualifications mentioned above.
(c) Additional Requirement
Candidates who have completed 32 credits are also required to complete one additional:
- Project Work
- Industrial Training Report
- Food Testing Laboratory Training
of 4 credits during the second year.
Fee Structure
- Programme Fee: Rs. 13,000/- per year
- Total Programme Fee: Rs. 26,000/-
- Registration Fee and Development Fee will be charged separately as applicable.
Programme Coordinator
Dr. Mita Sinha Mahapatra
School of Agriculture (SOA)
- Phone: 011-29572973, 011-29572976
- Email: mitasmp@yahoo.co.in
Course Structure
First Year
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
MVP-001 | Food Fundamentals and Chemistry | 4 |
MVPI-001 | Food Microbiology | 4 |
MVP-002 | Food Laws and Standards | 4 |
MVP-003 | Principles of Food Safety and Quality Management | 4 |
MVP-004 | Food Safety and Quality Management Systems | 4 |
MVPL-001 | Food Safety and Quality Auditing | 4 |
MVPL-002 | Chemical Analysis and Quality Assurance | 4 |
MVPP-003 | Project Work – I | 8 |
Second Year
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
MVP-005 | Food Toxicology and Public Health | 4 |
MVP-006 | Food Biotechnology | 4 |
MVP-007 | Emerging Trends in Food Technology and Safety | 4 |
MVP-008 | MOOC on Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension | 3 |
MVP-009 | Research Methodology | 4 |
MVPS-001 | Seminar | 1 |
MVPP-002 | Dissertation | 16 |
MVPP-004* | Project Work – II | 4 |
Total Credits
The programme consists of a total of 64 credits.