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
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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