BSc. in Food Science and Technology

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Name of the Programme: BSc in Food Science and Technology

Duration: 4 years (Full Time)

Credit Points: 480 credit points

The BSc in Food Science and Technology programme aims to develop human resource capacity in food science and engineering and contribute to the socio-economic development of the country. The graduates from this programme will be the mainstay of Bhutan’s small but ever-growing food industry. The graduates of the programme are expected to contribute to the country’s food security and food self-sufficiency goals through the development of a reliable food supply chain and ensuring safe food production. This programme will also cater to the needs of the secondary sector of the economy. As professionals, graduates will be able to contribute to the development of the secondary sector and generate employment for themselves and others. The programme is, therefore, designed to produce professionals equipped with knowledge, skills, and attitude for the application of science and arts of food science and technology.

On completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

  • Describe the principles of food chemistry, microbiology, and human nutrition in relation to food systems and nutrition security, and food analysis and engineering.
  • Recall the importance of applying creativity and innovation and the standard laboratory procedures for developing food products.
  • Understand the significance of effective packaging solutions within the food industry standards.
  • Recognize the necessity for conducting independent and collaborative research in food science.
  • Explain the applications and implications of biotechnology in food production and processing.
  • Demonstrate specialised knowledge in areas such as dairy technology, oilseeds, spices, cereals and pulses processing, extrusion technology, meat science, bakery and confectionery, and beverage science.
  • Develop entrepreneurial skills to start and manage food-related businesses.
  • Apply national and international food laws policy, and regulations.
  • Analyse data from food processing audits to improve quality control and safety.
  • Analyse ingredient functionality, nutritional requirements, and regulatory standards in food product formulations.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of strategies for minimizing postharvest loss and valorising food waste.
  • Create new food formulations considering sensory attributes and regulatory standards.
  • Evaluate and adapt to changing industrial trends, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements.

The BSc in Food Science and Technology programme consists of 480 credits with 36 modules, including field attachment and a research project equivalent to 5 modules in the final semester. The mode of study is full-time for four years.

 

Year/Sem

Modules

1/I

DZG101**

   རྫོང་ཁ་བརྡ་དོན་སྤྲོད་ལེན།

 

PCS102

Food System and Nutrition Security

SFT101

Food Microbiology

CHE103

Food Chemistry

ACS101**

Academic Skills

1/II

 

 

 

NUT101

Human Nutrition

 

 

PCS103

Food Processing and Preservation

ECN107

Food Economics

SFT102

Food Additives

POL104

Food Laws, Standards, and Regulations

2/I

TEC204

Food Biotechnology

PCS204

Post-Harvest Technology

AGR207

Cereals and Pulses Processing

SFT203 Principles of Food Analysis

 

SFT204

Food Packaging and Labeling

2/II

PCS205

Fermentation and Enzyme Technology

RES301*

Research Methods

CHE207 Advanced Food Chemistry

PCS206

Bakery and Confectionery

ATT301*

Field Attachment

3/I

SFT305

Sensory Evaluation

EGN301 Food Engineering I

STS301*

Statistics

TEC301*

Dairy Technology

TEC305

Extrusion Technology

 

3/II

CHE305

Food Toxicology

PCS307

Food Industry By-products and Waste Utilization

TEC402*

Meat Science and Technology

PCS308

Beverage Science

 

AGR308

Oilseeds and Spice Processing

4/I

EGN402

Food Engineering II

SFT406

Food Safety and Quality Assurance

PCS409

Traditional Bhutanese Food

 

PWK403

Food Product Development

 

EDP101

Entrepreneurship**

4/II

RES402 Research Project II*

Note: * *university wide modules, *borrowed module

1.  Undergraduate Science tuition fee: Nu. 91,646 per year (45,823 per semester)
     (Accepted in two installments. The fee amount is expected to increase by 2% every year).

2.  Security Deposit:2,000 (One time)
3.  Registration/CDF contribution: 1,000 (One time)
4.  Hostel Rent: 3000 per year (1500 per semester)
5.  Welfare Contribution: 360 per year (180 per Semester)
6.  Mess contribution: 15,000 per year (7,500 per semester )

The programme equips graduates for diverse national and international careers across government, NGOs, and the private sector. Graduates can work as food safety inspectors, laboratory technicians, food analysts, postharvest technicians, research assistants, and quality assurance supervisors. They may also serve as lab assistants, food plant managers, and entrepreneurs in various parts of the food value chain. Additional opportunities include roles such as research officers, food regulatory officers, programme officers, and food safety officers. High-end hotels offer further prospects as food service, safety, or production managers. Graduates may also pursue higher studies for advanced career pathways.

Programme

Eligibility Criteria

Ability Rating points

Bachelor of  Science in Food Science and Technology

Class   XII   Science   with minimum of 50% in chemistry, physics and biology, and a pass mark in English and Dzongkha.

Chemistry-5

Biology-5

English-4

Physics-3

Dzongkha- 1

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Head of Deartment: Mr. Ugyen

Contact No. +975-17482300

Email: ugyen07.cnr@rub.edu.bt

Programme Leader: Mr. Sumba

Contact No. +975-17733688

Email: sumba.cnr@rub.edu.bt