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Food Science

Vision & Mission

To produce high caliber graduates in the field of Food Science & Technology who will be well equipped through the training they receive, to support the rapid changes in food industries and sustain the industrial and economic development of Pakistan. This vision is pursued in par with core values of the University which are integrity, excellence, teamwork, discipline and dedication to work. The department has pursued its teaching and research program in recognition of the fact that the food industry in Pakistan is still in its fledging state. Hence it is important that this program is offered to train the needed manpower and expertise that will help the industry and will produce the healthy community that will contribute to accelerate the economic development of country. The department selects courses that are aimed at offering the students a good understanding of the basic principles of Food Technology according to the growing and dynamic needs of food industry. According to the international education standards for degree program in Food Technology, the course content of any undergraduate syllabus should cover the following categories: Food Chemistry and Analysis, Food Safety and Microbiology, Food Processing and Engineering, Applied Food Science. This degree program is not only producing skill technologist but also enhance the awareness regarding the issue that ultimately will uplift the economic status of the country.

Introcuction

The Department of Food Sciences at Government College University Faisalabad was established in 2013 and is one of the best food science departments in the country. The outstanding faculty, state-of-the-art building and laboratory facilities, and friendly and dedicated staff members make the Department a pleasant place to study and conduct research. Our undergraduate Major offers students’ hands-on science dealing with real-world applications; small, friendly atmosphere; world-class internship experiences in collaboration with international institutions like:

  • Laboratoire d’Ingénierie des Biomolécules (LIBio), Université de Lorraine, France
  • Department of Food Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, North Carolina State University, USA
  • Faisalabad Confectionary Association, Pakistan
  • Engro Foods Limited, Karachi
  • Halal Research Council, Pakistan
  • The Halal Science Centre Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
  • Pakistan Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
  • The University of Gambia
  • Kyungpook National University, South Korea
  • Iowa State University, USA
  • Amanah Halal Research Centre, Germany

Our graduate program offers graduate study leading to Masters of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Graduate students receive in-depth training in the core disciplines of Food and Nutrition, Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology, Food Engineering and Processing, Food Safety, Food Service Management.

Objectives

  • To produce competent Food Scientists/Technologists with adequate scientific background to meet the needs of public and private sector, organization/industries
  •  To provide professional leadership, services and outreach activities in the major areas of Food Science
  • To develop cost effective appropriate technologies, helpful to boost up value addition in agriculture sector
  • To carry out problem oriented in the field of Nutrition and Food Technology
  • To meet the training needs of public and private sector