Q1: What is the duration of study in the department, and what degree is awarded?

Answer: The duration of study is 4 years (for both morning and evening programs). Graduates are awarded a Technical Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology and Food Sciences.

Q2: Does the curriculum focus on practical and laboratory training?

Answer: Yes, the curricula are designed according to technical standards. Practical sessions, laboratory work, and educational field visits constitute at least 50-60% of the study plan to ensure graduates are job-ready.

Q3: Is summer training mandatory for graduation, and where does it take place?

Answer: Yes, summer training is a mandatory requirement for graduation. It is coordinated with food and dairy manufacturing companies, and laboratories of health inspection and quality control to train students in real-world environments.

Q4: What distinguishes this department from traditional food sciences, and what are the career opportunities?

Answer: It integrates modern biotechnology (such as molecular techniques and tissue culture) into food processing and preservation. Career opportunities include working in food factory production lines, food microbiological and chemical analysis labs, and public health quality control authorities.