Executive Diploma in Food Microbiology

The Executive Diploma in Food Microbiology will provide theoretical and practical knowledge to students to develop their skills in the Food microbiology sector. They will gain a deeper understanding of the microbes, fermentation process, food spoilage, processing and preservation of various kinds of food and beverages and their application methods in food processing industry.

In order to enhance the knowledge in the area of Food Microbiology, FFSQ, IGMPI has designed this programme. This is undertaken through theoretical knowledge and practical skill as both are essential to master the field of Food and Beverages industry.

Programme Structure

Module 1 : Introduction to Food and Nutrition

Module 2 : Basics of Food Microbiology

Module 3: Extrinsic and Intrinsic factors of microbial growth

Module 4: Significance and principles of food preservation

Module 5: Fermentation process and their products

Module 6: Food Spoilage

Module 7: Food safety guidelines for microbiology

Module 8: Laboratory demonstration, practical and instrument handling

Module 9: Industry based Case Studies

Eligibility

Graduation in Science and Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification exam or awaiting their results, are also eligible to apply.

Programme Duration

Minimum time in which a student can complete this diploma course in six month while a maximum of one consecutive year is allowed to complete the course.

Internship

All the efforts will be made in the form of 6 weeks internship to provide industrial exposure to the students pursuing Executive Diploma in Regular & Part-time Modes with Food Companies so that they can have good practical knowledge beyond the classroom experience.

Registration

The registration dates for this bi-annual program run by the institute are updated timely on the webpage. The Training sessions and webinars are strictly scheduled depending on the availability of speakers. Though the recorded lectures are also made available through the IGMPI Learning Management System so the participants are able to listen to them according to their own pace. Effective E-learning tools incorporated into the design of the webpage make the course lectures, videos and study material easily accessible. This gives huge window of self-regulated and self-paced performance to the participants.

Examination & Certification

IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities involved in studying for all PG Diploma, Executive Diploma and Certificate Programmes. Each of your modules is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to your programme.

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the course, usually after every module) and appear for an online exam at the end of the course. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Executive Diploma in Food Microbiology by Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, IGMPI. For all the above mentioned modules elaborate course material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. The robust placement cell comprises of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. We are engaged in promoting the employability of our participants by maintaining good rapport and relation with HR cell and recruiting managers of leading Food, Biotechnology and Agriculture companies across the globe.

The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

Future career prospects

Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, IGMPI’s e-distance course is a professional course targeted to cater the agro-allied industries, food processing and production industry. The information, guidance, practical training and off course completion certificate will provide the participant with not one but many opportunities like microbiologist, food scientist, food safety analyst, R & D Manager, Quality Executive, Fermentation expert, Production manager etc.

Programme Fee details

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