Faculty of Food Science and Technology | Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science and Technology is a comprehensive four-year degree program designed to provide students with a robust foundation in food science, food technology and human nutrition. The curriculum integrates various scientific disciplines, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Biotechnology, Food Processing, Food Chemistry, and Biochemistry. A unique feature of this program is a six-month internship program, which includes a one-month externship at the University Malaysia Terengganu, enabling students to gain real-world experience and exposure to international standards.

Mission:
The mission of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science and Technology program is to equip students with the comprehensive scientific knowledge and technical skills needed to ensure food safety, enhance nutritional quality, and support sustainable food production. Through rigorous training in biology, chemistry, food processing, and technology, the program aims to foster professionals who can address global food challenges, innovate in food science, and advocate for healthier dietary practices. Graduates will be empowered to contribute significantly to public health and a healthier society.

Vision:
To be a leading program recognized for producing experts in food science and technology who are committed to creating safe, nutritious, and sustainable food systems. The program envisions building a healthier nation by advancing food science knowledge, fostering innovation, and cultivating leaders who will make impactful contributions to global food security and public health.

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation, students are well-prepared to enter a range of sectors, including:

Public Sector and Civil Services:
- Bangladesh Civil Service (general cadre)
- Government and autonomous bodies
- Assistant Director roles (e.g., BFSA, RDA, Milk Vita)
- Food Safety Officer (BFSA)
Scientific and Technical Positions:
- Scientific Officer (e.g., AEC, BARI, BRRI, BFSA, BCSIR, BIRTAN, BMWRI)
- Examiner/Field Officer (BSTI)
- Research Fellow (e.g., IFST, BCSIR)
Educational Roles:
- Instructor (Polytechnic Institute)
- Teaching positions at public and private universities
Food Industry:
- Quality Control Officer, Production Officer, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager
Nutrition Field:
- Dietitian/Nutritionist (Hospitals, fitness centers, private practice)
- National and international NGOs (e.g., Plan International Bangladesh, Care Bangladesh, ACF, BRAC, World Vision)
- UN bodies (e.g., WFP, UNICEF, FAO)
Higher Studies:
- Graduates have access to numerous scholarship opportunities for pursuing Master’s and Ph.D. programs abroad. This degree equips students with the skills to excel in food science, nutrition, safety, and quality control, both domestically and internationally.

Dr. Ferdusee Akter
Professor and Dean
Faculty of Food Science and Technology

I would like to welcome all of you to the Faculty of food science and technology in Chattogram veterinary and animal sciences university, founded in 2009. The Faculty of Food Science and Technology provides four year B.Sc. (Hons) in Food Science and Technology which will cover 160 credits. One of the key components of the undergraduate programme which make the CVASU graduate unique in the field of food science and technology is introduction of semester long hands on trainings programme in different food industries, Institution as internship and International University like University Malaysia Terengganu as externship.

I feel a profound sense of responsibility for continuing Faculty of food science and technology to meet the emerging demand of the country for suitable and appropriate graduates. The Faculty fosters future scientists and technologists with the zeal to learn and contribute to society and humankind. The mission of the Faculty is to create an excellent center for education and research in food science and technology with fundamental academic skills in theory and practice in relation to the global development and advancement in the areas of food processing, nutrition and food industries. The graduate will be able to formulate world standard food and develop many foods processing technique. The graduates also will be able to ensure safe, balanced and quality nutritional food.

The Faculty encourages International interactions through participation of the students in intellectual discourses with international academicians in the Faculty. Moreover, the academic members of this Faculty are young, enthusiastic and committed to their responsibilities to make the students confident in facing challenges in their respective field in professional lives.

I hope that our constant effort will make our graduates proud of being the students of this Faculty and the University.

Professor Dr. Ferdusee Akter

Dean
Faculty of Food Science & Technology
Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU)

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Faculty of Food Science and Technology

Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Khulshi, Chattogram-4225

The Faculty of Food Science and Technology (FFST) is one of the important faculties of Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU), which was established in 2009 as the second faculty of CVASU. The aim of this faculty is to produce pioneering world-class leaders to tacklethe global food resources crises looming on the horizon. This faculty offers four year bachelor’s degree named Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science and Technology (BFST), including six-month internship program. The faculty of Food Science and Technology consists of four departments.

Departments

Department of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Technology.
Department of Applied Food Science and Nutrition
Department of Food Processing and Engineering

Faculty of Food Science and Technology have following laboratories enriched with modern and sophisticated equipment with cutting-edge technologies.

Applied Food Science and Nutrition Laboratory
Functional Food Analysis and Human Nutrition Laboratory
Quality Control and Analytical lab
Quality Control and Analytical lab 2
Food Engineering Laboratory.
Food Processing and Preservation Laboratory
Food Bio Technology Laboratory
Senses and Cooking Dynamics Laboratory
Physics and Electronic Engineering lab
Computer Science and Engineering lab

Curricula lay-out for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science and Technology

1st Year
1st Semester				2nd Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Credit/Marks		Course Code	Course Title	Credit/Marks
Course Code	Course Title	Theory	Practical	Course Code	Course Title	Theory	Practical
0533-PHC-101	Physics-I	2/100	1/50	0533-PHC-102	Physics-II	2/100	1/50
0531-ICM-101	Inorganic Chemistry	2/100	1/50	0531-PCM-102	Physical Chemistry	2/100	1/50
0915-EFS-101	Elementary Food Science	2/100	-	0541-MTH-102	Mathematics-II	2/100	-
0511-HBL-101	Human Biology	2/100	1/50	0613-ICS-102	Introductory Computer Science	2/100	1/50
0541-MTH-101	Mathematics-I	2/100	-	0512-BCM-102	Biochemistry	2/100	1/50
0915-IHN-101	Introductory Human Nutrition	2/100	-	0721-FFE-102	Fundamentals of Food Engineering	2/100	1/50
0231-ENG-101	Communicative English	1/50	1/50	Total Courses: 6; Total Credit/Marks: 17/850		12/600	5/250
Total Courses: 7; Total Credit/Marks: 17/850		13/650	4/200

2nd Year
1st Semester				2nd Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Credit/Marks		Course Code	Course Title	Credit/Marks
Course Code	Course Title	Theory	Practical	Course Code	Course Title	Theory	Practical
0915-APN-201	Applied Nutrition	2/100	1/50	0531-FCM-202	Food Chemistry	2/100	1/50
0511-GMC-201	General Microbiology	2/100	1/50	0721-BCT-202	Baking and Confectionary Technology	2/100	1/50
0721-TFP-201	Technology of Food Preservation	2/100	1/50	0511-FMB-202	Food Microbiology	2/100	1/50
0531-OCM-201	Organic Chemistry	2/100	1/50	0721-TMP-202	Technology of Meat products	2/100	1/50
0721-UFP-201	Unit Operations in Food Processing	2/100	1/50	0915-NFP-202	Nutritional Evaluation of Processed Food	2/100	1/50
0713-EEE-201	Basic Electrical and Electronic Engineering	2/100	1/50	0721-PDL- 202	Food Plants Design, Layout & Management	2/100	1/50
0700-END-201	Engineering Drawing	-	1/50	0721-CLT-202	Cereal and Legume Technology	2/100	1/50
Total Courses: 7; Total Credit/Marks : 19/950		12/600	7/350	Total Courses: 7; Total Credit/Marks : 21/1050		14/700	7/350

3rd Year
1st Semester				2nd Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Credit/Marks		Course Code	Course Title	Credit/Marks
Course Code	Course Title	Theory	Practical	Course Code	Course Title	Theory	Practical
0831-FSF- 301	Fish and Sea Food Technology	2/100	1/50	0417-FTL-302	Food Trade and Laws	1/50	-
0721-MMP-301	Market Milk Processing Technology	1/50	1/50	0915-APD- 302	Applied Dietetics	1/50	1/50
0721-FVP-301	Technology of Fruits and Vegetable Products	2/100	1/50	0542-STC-302	Statistics	2/100	1/50
0915-CLN-301	Clinical Nutrition	1/50	1/50	0721-STH-302	Technology of Sugar and Sugar Products	2/100	1/50
0512-FBT-301	Food Bio-Technology	2/100	1/50	0721-DPT-302	Dairy Products Technology	2/100	1/50
1021- WME-301	Waste Management and Environmental Science	1/50	1/50	0721-FBT- 302	Fermentation and Beverage Technology	2/100	1/50
0613-CFT-301	Computer Application in Food Technology	2/100	1/50	0721-FSH-302	Food Safety and Hygiene	2/100	1/50
0831-FPT-301	Fish Processing Technology	2/100	1/50	0721-FPK-302	Food Packaging	2/100	1/50
0711-OFT-301	Oil and Fat Technology	1/50	1/50	0721-TCS-302	Tea, Coffee, Cocoa and Spices Technology	1/50	1/50
Total Courses: 9; Total Credit/Marks : 23/1150		14/700	9/450	Total Course: 9; Total Credit/Marks : 23/1150		15/750	8/400

4th Year
1st Semester				2nd Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Credit/Marks			Course Title	Credit/Marks
Course Code	Course Title	Theory	Practical		Course Title	Credit/Marks
0417-FQA-401	Food Quality Control and Assurance	2/100	1/50		Internship	20/500
0811-FED-401	Leadership and Food Entrepreneurship Development	1/50	1/50		Total	20/500
0910-ECM-401	Extension Communication Management	1/50	1/50
0912-EPH-401	Epidemiology and Public Health	2/100	1/50
0713-RFP-401	Renewable Energy in Food Processing	2/100	-
0713-RAP-401	Refrigeration, Air Conditioning in Food Processing	2/100	1/50
0721-PPT-401	Poultry Products Technology	1/50	1/50
0811-MFP-401	Marketing of Food Products and Business Management	2/100	1/50
Total Courses: 8; Total Credit/Marks : 20/1000		13/650	7/350

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