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Postgraduate Diploma in Food Analysis and Quality Control

The programme Postgraduate Diploma in Food Analysis and Quality Control provides an outline of State-Of-Art theoretical information and practical experience, directly and indirectly related to a better understanding of food safety problems, their origin and solutions. The programme is ...

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Food analysis and quality assurance programme has picked up importance in the recent years with the recent advancement in food industry. Food manufacturers must have traceability in their industry to ensure their food products are safe, with no contaminants or residues, and to provide accurate nutritional information. General laboratory testing of a manufacturers product may include the following techniques: Analytical chemistry testing, Food microbiology testing, Food nutrition analysis, Food allergen testing and Sensory testing. Therefore, anyone, who is getting into the food organization or already in it, is benefited with the programme like Postgraduate Diploma in Food Analysis and Quality Assurance.

The expected outcomes of this programme are that students acquire and demonstrate:

 Knowledge and competence in the principles of quality assurance and quality management system as they are applied in the food manufacture and distribution to produce safe food meeting quality and legal requirements.

 Thorough knowledge of chemical, biological and physical principles which underlie food processing, package and storage.

 Ability to apply the principles of chemical analysis, microbiological and statistical control techniques to analyze and assure the quality and safety of food.

Start Date : 01/05/2024

( Candidates who have passed B.Sc. /M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition/Food Science and Technology/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Microbiology / Chemistry or B.Tech./M.Tech. in Food Technology/ Biotechnology/ Life sciences with minimum of 50% marks. )

₹ 25,000.00

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The programme Postgraduate Diploma in Food Analysis and Quality Control provides an outline of State-Of-Art theoretical information and practical experience, directly and indirectly related to a better understanding of food safety problems, their origin and solutions. The programme is of one year duration comprising eight courses with a total of 32 credits. Job opportunities after completing this course are not limited to 

·         Quality management professionals in food /hospitality/ retail industry and laboratories

·         Food Safety Officer in the regulatory bodies

·         Food Auditor in Certification and Inspection bodies


Checking and improving quality control procedures from raw material stage to the finished product incorporating traceability. Addressing issues of safety and quality. Selecting raw material and other ingredients. Maintaining proper hygienic condition of food manufacturing unit. Develop steps undertaken to meet the requirements with respect to hygiene, sanitation, good manufacturing practices, HACCP and nutritional quality.

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Mahatma Gandhi University

Established in 1983, Mahatma Gandhi University, one of the major Universities in Kerala, is a premier educational institution that strives to fulfil the higher educational needs of the people from Central Kerala. Set on the sprawling 110-acre Priyadarsini Hills Campus at Athirampuzha, 12 kms off Kottayam, the University also has two satellite campuses in Kottayam.

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