Drug safety officer and food safety officer, both have some common roles in ensuring public health and safety. But they work in different domains.

Drug safety officers are responsible for monitoring and assessing the safety of prescription drugs, medicines and medical devices. They identify and evaluate the side effects of using these products.

Whereas the food safety officers, they set the standards related to food hygiene, sanitation and labeling to prevent contamination.

You typically need a Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, medicine,life sciences or in a related field to become a drug safety officer(pharmacovigilance officer). Entry level salaries for drug safety officer may range from INR300000 to INR600000 per year. With experience and advanced degrees you may earn higher salary ranging from 600000 to 1500000 or more annually.

You need a Bachelor's degree in food science, food technology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition or in a related field. Entry level salary ranges from 300000 to 600000 and with experience you can earn about 600000 to 1200000 or more annually.

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PhD in food science and nutrition is a three years doctorate program .

Eligibility for the Course is to hold master's degree in food science with minimum 55% marks .

It is study of science that deals with diet, nutrition, nourishment  and their production, management. Preservation , safeguarding etc. It provides the deep knowledge in food technology .

Entrance exams are conducted by university .

Average fees for the Course ranges between 10,000 to 4 lakh depending upon Institute.

Colleges offering phD in food technology

Babu Banarasidas university. LUCKNOW

Gitam university , vishakhspatnam

Punjab agricultural iniversity ,Ludhiana

University of Calcutta,  kolkata

University of mysore, mysore.

For graduates in food technology the average salary is 2 to 12 lakh per annum  , it can be higher depending upon experience .

Hello Aspirant,

The two-year postgraduate M.Sc. programme in food technology at Bangalore University is offered.The entire cost of tuition for the M.Sc. programme in food technology at Bangalore University is INR 22,000. Students must also pay a one-time entrance fee of INR 500 in addition to the tuition. In order to be accepted into the M.Sc. programme in Food Technology at Bangalore University, candidates must have a 50% graduation rate.

You can refer the below link to download sample and entrance question paper:

https://university.careers360.com/download/sample-papers/cuet-msc-food-science-model-question-paper

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Dear Aspirant!

Yes, you can prepare for the role of a Food Safety Officer even with a Botany (Honours) degree and subjects like Chemistry and Zoology. While Botany may not directly relate to food safety, having a science background with knowledge of Chemistry and Zoology can be advantageous for understanding food safety principles and regulations. To prepare for the role, you may need to supplement your academic knowledge with additional courses or certifications related to food safety and hygiene. These courses can provide you with a deeper understanding of food safety practices, food microbiology, food laws, and regulatory requirements. Additionally, gaining practical experience through internships or job shadowing opportunities in food safety-related settings can further enhance your preparation and make you a competitive candidate for the role of a Food Safety Officer.

Hey,

The approximate fee for an MSc in Food Science and Nutrition ranges from 25,000-85,000 rupees per year. Colleges often admit students based on graduation marks or entrance exams like GATE, AIJEE, or CFTRI. Candidates with a BSc in relevant field can apply for this course.

You can check for detailed information for various colleges/universities offering such courses at: https://www.careers360.com/university/sambalpur-university-sambalpur/msc-food-science-and-nutrition-course-2

Hope this might help you.

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Hello,

Yes, you can pursue an MSc in Food Science and Technology after completing a BSc in Aquaculture. However, admission requirements may vary depending on the university and their specific program. You may need to fulfill certain prerequisite courses or demonstrate proficiency in relevant subjects.

Hope this helps you,

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Hello aspirant

You can do M tech or msc in food technology.

Food technology is a branch of engineering that provides knowledge in techniques involved in production, procession, preservation packaging, labeling along with quality management and distribution of food products.

Eligibility for M tech in food technology

You must havd got b tech degree in food technology or good science with minimum 55% marks .

Entrance exam - GATE , jee advanced,  LPUNEST  , MET

Duration - msc or m tech is 2 years master's program.

Fees - 50,000 to 5 lakh

Salary - 4 to 13 lpa

Colleges offering the course -

IIT Kharagpur

Jadavpur university

NIT Rourkela

Chandigarh University

You may refer the following link.

https://www.careers360.com/courses/food-technology-course