Ziauddin University

BS Food Science & Technology

Food science and technology is a multidisciplinary field; it opens up a myriad of opportunities for a food technologist. They can work with a milk processing industry, a winery, bakery industry, meat processing, flavor development, etc. If you are a food lover, then, working in this industry would be like a dream come true. Creating and testing products will expose you to good food. You will also get an opportunity to explore new dishes and flavors. 

Food science and technology serves those who have interest in serving society by assuring availability, abundance, affordability, wholesomeness and safety of food. A degree in food science offers many opportunities to earn top- salaries with a good growth rate. Nobody can survive without eating food. Therefore, food industries will always keep processing food and hiring professionals.

Programme Educational Objectives

PEO1: To prepare graduates who will apply the technical knowledge and know-how to solve the problems related to food processing and preservation for the benefit of the society.

PEO2: To produce entrepreneurs and team leaders having theoretical and practical knowledge of the instruments, techniques and methods with strong ethics and management skill.

PEO3: To produce graduates with the ability to initiate scientific research and pursue higher education in reputed institute at national and international levels.

Programme Learning Outcomes

PLO1: Knowledge: An ability to apply fundamental and specialized knowledge of computational biology to the solution of complex biological problems.

PLO2: Hypothesis Formulation: An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, analyse complex biological problems, reaching substantiated conclusions towards formulation of hypothesis using fundamental principles of computational biology.

PLO3: Experiment/ Process Design: An ability to design experimental solutions to validate computational biology Hypothesis and design process while maintaining biosciences standards, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PLO4: Investigation: An ability to investigate complex issues in computational biology in a methodical way including literature survey, and development of systems, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.

PLO5: Modern Tool Usage: An ability to select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex biosciences activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

PLO6: The Scientist and Society: Graduates will be able to justify societal health, safety and legal issues and understand his responsibilities in Food sciences practices.

PLO7: Environment and Sustainability: Graduates will be able to understand the need and impact of solutions on environment and societal context keeping in view need for sustainable solution.

PLO8: Ethics: Graduates will have knowledge and understanding of related norms and ethics in professional practices.

PLO9: Individual and Team Work: Graduates will be able to undertake any responsibility as an individual and as a team in a multidisciplinary environment.

PLO10: Communication: Able to communicate effectively and broadly defined technological activities. Also comprehend and write effective reports and documentation to give and receive clear instructions.

PLO11:  Lifelong Learning: Graduates will have thorough knowledge in related sciences and will also be ready to engage themselves in lifelong learning.

PLO12: Project Management: Graduates will be motivated and have the preparations ability to engage in lifelong learning for technological change and will be able to manage independent research projects.

Strength of Faculty Members (a short introduction that highlights their strengths/experience)

The faculty in the food science and technology programme includes qualified professionals with expertise in both teaching and research. The faculty is engaged in research activities and have publication in national and international journals. The faculty is dedicated to provide the best scientific training for successful and productive food-related careers.

Contact Information

Contact Numbers

021-36644153

021-36684406

Location

BS Food Science & Technology

F-103, Block-B Block B North Nazimabad Town, Karachi, Sindh 74600

ProgramEligibilityDAE%age
BS Food Science & Tech.Inter (Computer, Pre Engg, Pre Med) , A-level – Phy, Chem, (Bio or Maths)DAE any or Diploma in Homeopatic, Medical Tech – 3 year50%
Duration of Programme
BS Food Science & Technology4 Years 
Semester 1st

 

Semester I

 

S.No

Course code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Prerequisites

1

NS-115/NS-111

Basic Mathematics/Basic Biology

3+0

 

2

HS-110

Philosophy

3+0

 

3

 HS-231

  Sociology

3+0

 

4

HS-111

Expository Writing I

3+0

 

5

NS-118

Ecology

3+0

 

 

Total Credit Hours

15

 

Semester 2nd

Semester II

 

S.No

Course code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Prerequisites

1

HS-113

Expository Writing II

3+0

Expository Writing I

2

HS-105

Foreign Language

3+0

 

3

HS-107

Psychology

3+0

 

4

NS 101

Physics

2+1

 

5

NS  108

Quantitative Reasoning I

2+1

 

 

Total Credit Hours

15

 

Semester 3rd

Semester III

 

S.No

Course code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Prerequisites

1

HS-200

Expository Writing III

3+0

Expository Writing II

2

HS-201

Pakistan Studies

3+0

 

3

HS-202/HS-203

Islamic Studies/ Ethical Behavior

3+0

 

4

FS-200

Introduction to Food Technology

2+1

 

5

NS-200

Quantitative Reasoning II

3+0

Quantitative Reasoning I

 

                     Total Credit Hours       

15

 

Semester 4th

 

Semester IV

S.No

Course code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Prerequisites

1

FS-201

Food Microbiology

2+1

 

2

FS-202

Principles of Human Nutrition

3+0

 

3

FS-203

Food Chemistry-I

2+1

 

4

FS-204

Basic Agriculture and Horticulture

3+0

 

5

  FS-205

Biostatistics

3+0

 

6

FS-206

Essential of Food Biochemistry and Enzymology

 

2+1

 

 

Total Credit Hours

18

 

Semester 5th

Semester V

S.No

Course code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Prerequisites

1

FS-301

Food Chemistry -II

2+1

Food Chemistry-I

2

FS-302

Postharvest Technology

3+0

Basic Agriculture and Horticulture

3

FS-303

Dairy Technology

2+1

 

4

FS-304

Cereals Technology and Baking

2+1

 

5

FS-305

Sweeteners and Sugars Technology

2+1

 

6

FS-306

Unit Operations-I

2+1

Food Processing and Preservation

 

Total Credit Hours

18

 

Semester 6th

 

Semester VI

 

S.No

Course code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Prerequisites

1

FS-307

Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs and Spices

2+1

 

2

FS-308

Technology of Oils and Fats

2+1

Food Chemistry

3

FS-309

Unit Operations-II

2+1

Unit Operations-I

4

FS-310

Beverage Technology

2+1

 

5

FS-311

Meat and Seafood Processing Technology

2+1

Essential of Food Biochemistry and Enzymology

 

6

FS-312

Food Plant Layout and Sanitation

3+0

 

 

Total Credit Hours

18

 

Semester 7th

Semester VII

 

S.No

Course code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Prerequisites

1

FS-401

Food Product Development & Sensory Analysis

2+1

 

2

FS-402

Food Laws and Regulation

3+0

 

3

FS-403

Confectionary and Chocolate

2+1

Sweeteners and Sugar Technology

4

FS-404

Food Engineering

2+1

Cereal Technology

5

FS-405

Poultry and Egg Processing

2+1

 

6

FS-406

Food Industry Waste Management

2+1

 

 

Total Credit Hours

18

 

Semester 8th

 

Semester VIII

 

S.No

Course code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Prerequisites

1

FS-407

Food Processing and Preservation

2+1

Food Microbiology

2

FS-408

Food Quality Management

3+0

Food Laws and Regulation

3

FS-409

Food Packaging

2+1

Food Laws and Regulations

4

FS-410

Analytical Techniques in food analysis

2+1

 

5

MS-403

Entrepreneurship

3+0

 

6

FS-411

Research Project

3

 

 

Total Credit Hours

18

 

 

Total credit Hours of Program

135

 

Food technology is a growing industry of Pakistan’s total food exports. There is a high demand of trained food professional in both government and private sector. Graduates from the department can work as a food technologist in production/operation/ QA/QC. They can also serve as a research and development analyst for development of new product and processes. A food technologist is not only involved in the food processing, but also in designing of the food plant and various equipment used in processing. They can also involve in the safety and regulatory aspects of the developed product, inspection and accreditation of the food plant etc.

Graduates from food science and technology program can serve in multidisciplinary fields

  • Food manufacturing companies
  • Research laboratories
  • Food quality & certification organizations
  • Food packaging companies
  • Food machinery & instruments manufacturing companies
  • Flavor houses
  • Agricultural commodities export ventures
  • Food wholesalers

Dr. Saad Jawaid Khan

Chairperson/ Associate Professor

[email protected]

Dr. Fariha Ibrahim

Assistant Professor

[email protected]

Dr. Syeda Bushra Zafar

Assistant Professor

[email protected]

Admission Processing Fees2,500
Admission Fees10,000
Security Deposit (refundable)5,000
Student Activity Fee (Per Semester)2,000
Semester Registration Fee (per semester)5,000
First Semester Credit Hours Fee (15 * 3,500)52,500
Examination Fees 1st Semester7,500
Tuition / Semester Credit Hours Fee52,500
Miscellaneous Charges0
Subtotal82,000
Income Tax @5% 
Total Fee at the time of admission82,000
TUITION FEE67,000
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