Food Science and Nutrition
Department: Food Science and Nutrition
Course: B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition
Level: Undergraduate (UG)
Duration: 3 Years
B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition is a highly relevant programme in today’s world due to increasing lifestyle diseases and growing awareness of health and wellness.
The course focuses on food systems, nutrition, and health sciences, helping students understand how food impacts human health. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical exposure, preparing students for careers in food industries, healthcare, and public health sectors.
- Strong focus on practical and skill-based learning
- Advanced laboratories and active diet clinic
- Industry and hospital collaborations
- Real-time exposure through counselling and outreach programs
- Internship-based learning
- Career-oriented training and certifications
Core Learning Areas:
- Fundamentals of nutrition and human physiology
- Food science, quality, and safety
- Food processing and preservation
- Therapeutic nutrition and diet planning
- Community nutrition and public health
- Nutrition assessment and counselling
- Food service management
Advanced Topics:
- Artificial Intelligence in Food Science
- Health education and nutrition planning
- Industry-oriented training modules
- Clinical exposure through diet clinic
- Community nutrition outreach programs
- Industry and hospital visits
- Internship-based experiential learning
- HACCP Certification (Level 1, 2, 3)
- FoSTaC Certification
- Workshops in nutrition assessment and food safety
Holistic Nutrition in Alternative Medicine
- Focus on integrative nutrition approaches
- Enhances practical understanding of health and wellness
Job Roles:
- Clinical Dietitian / Nutritionist
- Food Quality Control Executive
- Food Safety Officer
- Health Educator
- Food Service Manager
- Nutrition Consultant
- Food Product Developer
- Food Microbiologist
Government Roles:
- Junior Dietitian
- Child Development Project Officer
- Food Safety Officer
- Students interested in food, nutrition, and health sciences
- Those aiming for careers in healthcare, food industry, or public health
- Students interested in community health and wellness
- Individuals planning higher studies in nutrition
- Food Analysis Laboratory
- Functional Diet Clinic
- Nutrition and food science labs
- Department library
- Facilities for workshops and research
- Industrial training in food industries
- Internships in multi-speciality hospitals
- Industry and hospital visits
- Outreach programs and camps
- Recruiters: Nestlé, Abbott, Sodexo, KG Hospital, etc.
- National and international collaborations
- Awards in competitions and research
- Faculty achievements and recognitions
- Student achievements in national-level competitions
- Strong focus on innovation and entrepreneurship
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