St Teresa’s College Food Science FAQs
Ques. What is Master of Science in Food Science and Nutrition at St Teresa’s College, Ernakulam?
Ans. Master of Science in Food Science and Nutrition at St Teresa’s College is a 2-year postgraduate programme affiliated to MG University, Kottayam, covering food science, nutrition biochemistry, food processing, food microbiology, food safety, public nutrition, and research methodology. St Teresa’s College is an autonomous government-aided women’s institution with NAAC A++ accreditation and a heritage since 1925. The government-aided programme offers the college provides food science and nutrition laboratories for applied food and health science research, preparing graduates for professional careers in their respective fields.
Ques. What is the total fee for Food Science at St Teresa’s College?
Ans. The total fee for the 2-year Food Science programme at St Teresa’s College is INR 30,970. This is a government-aided programme and fees are subsidised. Examination fees and development charges are collected separately each semester. Candidates should confirm the current year fee breakdown at teresas.ac.in before applying.
Ques. What is the admission process for Food Science at St Teresa’s College?
Ans. Admission to Food Science at St Teresa’s College is through MG University’s Centralised Admission Process. Candidates register at cap.mgu.ac.in, enter graduation mark details, and select St Teresa’s College and the Food Science programme as a preference. Selection is merit-based on graduation marks and no separate entrance exam is mandated for MG University PG CAP. Admitted students report to the college with documents and fees to confirm their seat after online acceptance.
Ques. What subjects are covered in the Food Science programme at St Teresa’s College?
Ans. The Food Science curriculum at St Teresa’s College covers food chemistry and analysis, nutrition science and biochemistry, food microbiology and food safety, food processing and preservation, public health nutrition and dietetics, food quality management, research methodology and statistics, and dissertation. As an autonomous college under MG University, St Teresa’s designs its own syllabus to align with current industry and academic expectations. Students complete project work and a research dissertation in the second year, building both practical and academic competencies.
Ques. What careers can I pursue after Food Science from St Teresa’s College?
Ans. Graduates of Food Science from St Teresa’s College can work as food technologist, nutritionist, food safety officer, public health dietitian, food quality analyst, product development executive, and PhD in food science or nutrition. Kerala’s growing food processing industry, hospital nutrition departments, government health programmes, and FSSAI regulatory sector create demand for food science and nutrition graduates. Graduates join food companies, public health organisations, and hospitals, or qualify UGC NET to pursue academic and research careers in food science. The government-aided programme keeps fees accessible for eligible students.
Ques. Is Food Science at St Teresa’s College a government or self-finance programme?
Ans. The Food Science at St Teresa’s College is a government-aided postgraduate programme offered by this government-aided autonomous women’s institution. This is a government-aided programme. Tuition is subsidised and normal government scholarship schemes apply. Students eligible for government scholarships may apply through NSP, Chief Minister’s Scholarship, and Central Sector portals.


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