Food Science and Nutrition

FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION

Programme offered:  B.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition

PROFILE:

Department of Food science and Nutrition offers an undergraduate programme that   focuses on the study of Food science and Nutrition and its relationship with human health. The undergraduate programme is designed to prepare students for a career in Food Industries and clinical dietetics, where they will work as experts in the field of Food science and nutrition, helping people to produce quality foods and manage various health conditions and diseases through dietary interventions.

The curriculum of B.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition includes courses in nutrition science, anatomy and physiology, food science, therapeutic diets, community nutrition, Food processing and preservation, research methods and management of food service systems. The program also emphasizes hands-on experience through practicum and internships, where students get to work with Food quality control professionals, patients and healthcare professionals in various Food Service and Clinical settings.

Graduates of B.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition can pursue careers as Food Inspectors, clinical dieticians, nutritionists, health educators, food service managers, and consultants in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and private practice. They can also work in public health organizations, research institutions, and food industries.

Objectives

  • Familiarize students with the roles and responsibilities associated with the day-to-day work of a Food Scientist and Nutrition Expert.
  • To provide students with a high-quality education and a supervised practical exposure that will prepare them as competent and effective food Quality controllers / nutritionist for entry-level positions.
  • To integrate knowledge and emphasize professional practice that facilitates critical thinking skills with service

ELIGIBILITY:

 +2 passed with chemisty and botony/ Zoology/ Biology/ Bio Chemistry/ Nutrition and Dietetics/ Home Science/ Child care Psychology/ Nursing/ Child care       Nutrition

Programme Duration 

3 years

Programme Type 

Regular 

INFRASTRUCTURE

  • State of the art infra-structure
  • Nutrition  Lab with High Tech equipment
  • Foods lab with modern food processing and Preservation Equipment

Faculty

Dr.Thilagavathi
Thangavel .,M.Sc., PhD
Associate Professor & Head

Mrs. Poornima R.
M.Sc., NET
Assistant Professor

Ms. Asma K.
M.Sc., NET
Assistant Professor

RECRUITMENT PARTNERS

OUR ALUMNIS

Our Alumni’s Experience Sharing

INDUSTRY TIE UPS AND ASSOCIATIONS

Department of Food Science and Nutrition offers diverse skill development programs/workshops/seminars/discussion forum and guest lecture in association with the Industry and Institutional partners. The continuous and multi facet events offers wide range of knowledge and skill training to our students.

INDUSTRY PROJECTS

Department of Food Science and Nutrition offers diverse skill development programs/workshops/seminars/discussion forum and guest lecture in association with the Industry and Institutional partners. The continuous and multi facet events offers wide range of knowledge and skill training to our students.

TRAININGS & INTERNSHIPS

Hands on Trainings, Compulsory Full-term Internships, ‘On-the-job’ trainings and skill enhancement events and workshops are extensively integrated in CMS curriculum. They expose students to real work environments and provide an opportunity to apply their learning in real life situations

Events

Industry Connect

Internship Trainings in Food Industry and Hospital Dietary Department were mandatory to the students in completion of their course.

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