FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION

Food Science & Nutrition

Food Science & Nutrition is one of the specializations of Home Science where the learner learns about various aspects of Food and Health like food preservation, food quality analysis, biochemical changes in the human body and the effect of food on health, meal planning for normal and therapeutic needs.

During the course of study, students are encouraged to make and present research papers, develop new food products, attend seminars. Students are taken for field visits to Industries and different communities which helps them to update their practical knowledge and understand the needs of the society.

A one-month internship is mandatory for all the students in the final semester which helps them to receive a hands-on training experience in the food industry. This helps the students to understand their future job nature and work standards.

Eligibility

H.Sc (XII^th)in any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Home Science or equivalent).

(Eligibility criteria are as the directions laid down by S.N.D.T Women’s University.)

Course Duration

3 years Full Time Degree Course

Subjects

SEMESTER I

1. English I (HL/LL)

2. Applied Science

3. Design & Aesthetics

4. Life Span Development

5. Environment Studies

SEMESTER II

1. English II (HL/LL)

2. Human Physiology

3. Textile Sc. & Apparel Design

4. Fundamentals of Food Science & Nutrition

5. Extension & Communication

SEMESTER III

1. Nutrition for Life Span

2. Consumer Studies

3. Family Dynamics

4. Media Skill Development

5. Fabric Ornamentation & Accessory Design

SEMESTER IV

1. Advanced Chemistry

2. Food Microbiology

3. Human Nutrition-I

4. Food Analysis

5. Food Preservation

SEMESTER V

1. Biochemistry

2. Human Nutrition-II

3. Food Science

4. Diet Therapy

5. Recent Advances in Food Science & Nutrition (seminar)

6. Women's Studies

SEMESTER VI

1. Community Nutrition

2. Food Processing & Product Development

3. Nutrition & Lifestyle Modifications for Wellness

4. Professional Applications in Food Science & Nutrition (Internship)

Career Prospective

Dietitians in hospitals, Nursing homes, Nutrition clinics and fitness centers
Sports Nutritionists
Nutritionist, Nutrition Counselors and Nutrition experts in national and International agencies.
Planners and policy makers in the field of Food Science
Food technologists
Entrepreneurs in health, Nutrition and Catering Industry
Nutrition Journalist
Food Scientists in R & D Department
Food Consultants
Community Educators
Academician
Food Quality Analysit
Food Production Manager
Food Auditor
Food Inspector

Internship Placements

Mahananda Dairy
Gokul Dairy
Britannia Foods (Shangrilla Food Products )
Taj Sats Air Catering
Panama Foods
The Ambassador's Sky Chef Air Catering
New Shimla Dairy
Raghuvanshi Foods
S.K Foods
Pastonji Ice Cream
Autocal Solutions
Galaxy Cloud Kitchen

Higher Education

Master's / Post Graduate Diploma in:

Clinical Nutrition
Sports Nutrition
Dietetics
Food Science and Nutrition
Dietetics & Food Service Management
Food Technology
Food Processing
Public Health

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