BS FOOD SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY

BS Food Science & Technology is a multidisciplinary program that combines biology, chemistry, nutrition, and engineering to study the science of food, its processing, preservation, and innovation.

Overview

BS Food Science & Technology is a multidisciplinary degree that combines chemistry, biology, nutrition, and engineering to study the science of food. It focuses on food production, processing, preservation, safety, and quality control. The program equips students with knowledge of modern technologies used in food industries to ensure the development of safe, nutritious, and high-quality food products. Graduates of this degree play an essential role in addressing food security, public health, and innovation in the global food industry. With increasing consumer demand for processed and safe foods, career opportunities in this field are expanding rapidly.

Career Opportunities

Public Sector

  • Food Technologist or Analyst in government food regulatory bodies (e.g., Punjab Food Authority, PSQCA, PCSIR).

  • Roles in public health and nutrition programs related to food safety and quality.

  • Research positions in government universities and agricultural/food research centers.

  • Opportunities in testing and inspection departments for export quality control.

Private Sector

  • Employment in food and beverage industries (dairy, bakery, beverages, confectionery, meat processing).

  • Quality assurance and production management in multinational food companies.

  • Research and product development in food innovation labs.

  • Consultancy in food safety, nutrition, and quality control.

  • Entrepreneurship: start food processing units, organic food brands, or packaged food businesses.

Study Scheme

Semester 1

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT HOURS

FDST-25101

Introduction to Food Science and Technology

3(2-1)

STCS-25102

Biomathematics

3(3-0)

STCS-25103

Biostatistics

3(3-0)

STCS-25104

Applications of Information and Communication Technologies

3(2-1)

SOCS-25105

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

2(2-0)

SOCS-25106

Functional English

3(3-0)

NUTD-25107

Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (Minor 1)

3(3-0)

Semester 2

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT HOURS

FDST-25201

Food Processing and Preservation

3(2-1)

MICR-25202

General Microbiology

3(2-1)

SOCS-25203

Islamic Studies

2(2-0)

SOCS-25204

Ethics

2(2-0)

BIOC-25205

Principles of Biochemistry

3(2-1)

SOCS-25206

Expository Writing

3(3-0)

DEBM-25207

Entrepreneurship

2(2-0)

MICR-25208

Basic Immunology (Minor 2)

3(2-1)

SOCS-25209

Holy Quran Translation I

1(1-0)

SOCS-25210

Ethics I

1(1-0)

Semester 3

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT HOURS

MICR-25301

Food Microbiology

3(2-1)

FDST-25302

Unit Operations in Food Industry

3(2-1)

FDST-25303

Food Chemistry

3(3-0)

FDST-25304

Postharvest Technology

3(2-1)

FDST-25305

Fruits and Vegetables Processing

3(2-1)

FDST-25306

Food Process Engineering

3(2-1)

SOCS-25307

Civics and Community Engagement

2(2-0)

Semester 4

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT HOURS

FDST-25401

Food Analysis

3(1-2)

BIOC-25402

Analytical Chemistry

3(2-1)

SOCS-25403

Sociology

2(2-0)

SOCS-25404

Arts and Humanities*

2(2-0)

NUTD-25405

Nutrition Throughout Lifecycle (Minor 1)

3(3-0)

MICR-25406

Bio-risk Management (Biosafety & Biosecurity) (Minor 2)

3(2-1)

MICR-25407

Antimicrobial Resistance and Probiotics (Minor 2)

3(2-1)

SOCS-25408

Holy Quran Translation II

1(1-0)

SOCS-25409

Ethics II

1(1-0)

Semester 5

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT HOURS

FDST-25501

Food Services and Hospitality Management

3(2-1)

FDST-25502

Food Quality Management

3(3-0)

FDST-25503

Cereal Technology

3(2-1)

FDST-25504

Technology of Fats and Oils

3(2-1)

FDST-25505

Beverage Technology

3(2-1)

NUTD-25506

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals (Minor 1)

3(3-0)

NUTD-25507

Public Health Nutrition-1 (Minor 1)

3(2-1)

Semester 6

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT HOURS

FDST-25601

Dairy Technology

3(2-1)

FDST-25602

Confectionery and Snack Foods

3(2-1)

FDST-25603

Food Plant Layout and Sanitation

3(3-0)

FDST-25604

Bakery Products Technology

3(2-1)

FDST-25605

Fermentation Technology

2(1-1)

FDST-25606

Meat Technology

3(2-1)

MICR-25607

Industrial Microbiology (Minor 2)

3(2-1)

SOCS-25608

Holy Quran Translation III

1(1-0)

SOCS-25609

Ethics III

1(1-0)

Semester 7

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT HOURS

FDST-25701

Food Packaging

3(2-1)

FDST-25702

Food Laws & Regulations

3(3-0)

FDST-25703

Food Product Development & Sensory Acceptability

3(1-2)

FDST-25704

Additives in the Food Industry

3(2-1)

FDST-25705

Food Biotechnology

3(2-1)

FDST-25706

Research Project and Scientific Writing

2(2-0)

DEBM-25707

Food Marketing and Business Management

3(3-0)

Semester 8

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT HOURS

FDST-25801

Internship

3(0-3)

FDST-25802

Capstone Project

3(0-3)

SOCS-25803

Holy Quran Translation IV

1(1-0)

SOCS-25804

Ethics IV

1(1-0)