IGNOU Launches BSc Food Safety and Quality Management Programme; Job Opportunities

Students who have qualified class 12 with science or agriculture are eligible to apply for BSc Food Safety and Quality Management programme; beginning from the July 2024 session. 

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has introduced the first of its kind BSc programme from the July 2024 session. IGNOU new courses list 2024 now includes the BSc Food Safety and Quality Management programme. The course, abbreviated as BSCFFSQM will be taught at the School of Agriculture, IGNOU. IGNOU will be the first university to offer an undergraduate programme in food safety and quality management. Students willing to study the different food processing and food safety industries will be able to learn the academic curriculum as well as practical exposure with the IGNOU BSc Food Safety and Quality Management programme. 

AIM of IGNOU BSc Food Safety and Quality Management Programme

The aim of this programme is to introduce students to the area of food safety and quality management. Besides, this programme will generate competent resources for multi-disciplinary areas like food science, food safety and food processing. 

Duration of IGNOU BSc Food Safety and Quality Management Programme

The duration of the IGNOU BSCFFSQM course is three years under the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) plan. However, students will be able to complete the programme on or before eight years duration.  

Employment Opportunities 

Students will have the following areas to get employment after completion of IGNOU BSc Food Safety and Quality Management Programme: 

• Food safety officer/inspector in Regulatory bodies
• Food safety team leader/member in food industry/hospitality institutions
• Trainer/Counsellor in training/counselling bodies.
• Auditors in certification and inspection bodies
• Self-Employment as certifying professionals, counsellors, trainers, auditor
• Member of supply chain management team in retail chain/ industry

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