National Institute of Food Science and Technology - Program & Courses - Non Degree Programs

Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) Programs

  • Postgraduate Diploma Course in Food Science specifically tailored for army officers belonging to Army Service Corps.
  • Diploma in Grain Storage Management for public and private sectors.
  • Diploma in Meat Science & Technology to meet the requirements of catering industry.
  • The Institute intends to initiate the following diploma programs to cater the needs of the food industry:-
    • Dairy Technology
    • Milling and Baking Technology
    • Fruit and Vegetable Processing Technology
    • Food Safety and Hygiene
    • Sugar Technology                       
    • Food Technician
    • Industrial Food Technology

Short Courses

  • Skill development courses in fruits and vegetables preservation (males & females) and baking (females only).


Post Graduate Diploma Course in Food Safety and Controls (FS&C)

Duration: 1 Year (2 semesters)
Admission Requirements: University will accept applications from candidates having B.Sc. (Hons.) 4 year course / M.Sc. in Biological Sciences (16 years education). This PGDC has been started with the active support of European Union (EU) funded Trade Related Technical Assistance (TRTA II) Program and implemented by United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) which aims at strengthening the capacity of Pakistan to participate in international trade. The mission of the PGDC is transformation of human health status and enhancement of international trade in foods through better food safety practices

 

Course No.

Title of Course

Credit Hours

First Semester

FS&C-1001

Foods of Animal Origin

3(2-1)

FS&C-1003

Foods of Plant Origin

3(2-1)

FS&C-1005

Food Microbiology

3(2-1)

FS&C-1007

Food Safety Science

3(2-1)

FS&C-1009

Food Sampling Techniques and Analysis

3(1-2)

FS&C-1011

Food Plant Sanitation and Hygiene

3(2-1)

Second Semester

FS&C-1002

Food Related Legal System in Pakistan

2(2-0)

FS&C-1004

Food Toxicology and Adulteration

3(2-1)

FS&C-1006

Food Quality Management Systems

3(3-0)

FS&C-1008

Food Inspection, Investigation and Judgment

3(2-1)

FS&C-1010

Food Safety, Standards and Trade

2(2-0)

FS&C-1012

Compliance Strategies and Effective Enforcement

2(2-0)

FS&C-1014

Report Writing and Presentation Skills

3(1-2)