M.Sc Food and Nutrition

About The Department

The Department of Food Science and Nutrition was established in 1997 with the aim of providing higher education for rural students. Our objective is to impart Quality Education in the field of food and nutrition. The department has experienced faculty members. Our work focuses towards nurturing the students in solving the nutritional issues and setbacks faced by the community to forge a society with fitness and finesse.

Palanisamy College of Arts_Food Science and Nutriton
Food Science Lab
Food Science

VISION


To be a team of Food and Nutrition, transforming competent professional with the Food and Nutrition, Food safety and Quality, Value addition of the Agricultural products in order to produce innovative and sustainable products together to improve the health of livelihood in society through Food and also prepare graduates to succeed in the transformation of human health status through better nutrition and community service.

Food Science

MISSION

• To offer a professional edge to the students by providing widening horizons and accommodating them in the discipline of Food and Nutrition.
• To prepare the interns to be competent enough and foster a commitment to ongoing development of their hands on practice skills.
• To apply scientific thinking and ethical reasoning in the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of knowledge within the discipline of Food Science, Nutritional Science and Dietetics.
• Transforming the students into Professionals and Entrepreneurs by quality guidance and maintaining linkage with industries, Hospitals, Laboratories and other institutions.
• Implanting to uphold professionalism and Ethics for bringing out successful professionals.

COURSE ELIGIBILITIY

55% marks with any of the following degree courses: Home Science/ Nutrition & Dietetics/Food Science and Nutrition / Food Service Management & Dietetics / Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics with Chemistry or Life Science (Botany, Zoology), Biochemistry/Family & Community Science/Nutrition & Dietetics/Food Science & Quality Control/Food Science & Nutrition/ Nutrition/P.G. Diploma in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics/ Biochemistry at ancillary level/Biotech/Chem & Biology/ Food Nutrition & Dietics /B.Sc. Food Technology/Microbiology/ Microbiology with Nanotech/B.Sc. Triple Major (Biotechnology, Chemistry & Zoology)/Nutrition & Dietetics with CA/ B.Sc. Nutrition Food Service Management & Dietetics) B.Voc., (20% students can be admitted with the above said course).

SYLLABUS WITH CONTENT

M.Sc., FOOD AND NUTRITION

I YEAR

• Food science
• Nutrition through life cycle
• Physiological aspects of nutrition
• Macronutrients
• Convenience foods
• Food biotechnology
• Research methodology and statistics
• Micronutrients
• Nutrition in disease
• Food packaging

II YEAR

• Food processing
• Community nutrition
• Application of computer in nutrition
• Food quality control
• Neutraceutical and functional foods

Palanisamy College of Arts_Food Science and Nutriton
Baking Oven

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• Academicians
• Research scientists
• Dietitians
• Food scientists
• Health and wellness industry
• Government sectors
• Entrepreneurship.
• Clinical Dietitian.
• Management Dietitian.
• Consultant Dietitian.
• Nutrition Research Scientist.
• Community Dietitian.
• Nutrition Product Manager.
• Nutrition Sales Executive.

  • ACADEMICIANS
Create and teach courses according to department and college standards, and supervise student workers.
 
  • RESEARCH SCIENTISTS
Nutrition researchers are trained to examine the complex interplay between foods eaten and health and disease in individuals or populations.
 
  • DIETITIANS
Dietitians include providing health advice and promoting healthy eating, advising about special diets, educating health professionals and the public about nutrition, establishing and addressing health needs, helping to facilitate dietary changes.
Example
1. Ganga hospital, Coimbatore
2. KMCH, Coimbatore
3. Senthil hospital, Erode
4. MMCH, Erode
5. Lotus hospital, Erode
  • FOOD SCIENTISTS
 The food researcher’s job is to research and analyse the nutritional content, discover food sources, and develop ways and techniques to ensure processed food is healthy and safe.
 
  • HEALTH AND WELLNESS INDUSTRY
The healthcare industry (also called the medical industry or health economy) is an aggregation and integration of sectors within the economic system that provides goods and services to treat patients with curative, preventive, rehabilitative, and palliative care.
Example
1. GYM
2. Fitness centre
 
  • GOVERNMENT SECTORS
1. FSO (Food safety officer)
A food safety officer is a specialist whose job is to inspect and analyse food samples taken from various locations.
2. CDPO (A Child Development Project Officer) 
A professional who works with communities and families to ensure the proper implementation of child development programs.
 
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The knowledge and skills that allow them to move into a range of employment opportunities in community nutrition or food service industries or continue their education in a dietetics-focused graduate program.
 
  • CLINICAL DIETITIAN
Formulates a nutritional care plan. Calculates nutrition prescription, determines educational requirements, and selects/develops/revises nutrition educational materials. 
Example
1. Ganga hospital, Coimbatore
2. KMCH, Coimbatore
3. Senthil hospital, Erode
4. MMCH, Erode
5. Lotus hospital, Erode
6. PSG hospital, Coimbatore
 
  • MANAGEMENT DIETITIAN
Management dietitians plan food programs. They work in food service settings such as cafeterias, hospitals, prisons, and schools. They may be responsible for buying food and for carrying out other business-related tasks, such as budgeting. Management dietitians may oversee kitchen staff or other dietitians.
 
  • CONSULTANT DIETITIAN
As a consultant dietitian, you are expected to perform advice and assess clients about diet-related matters like cholesterol reduction, weight loss, etc. 
 
  • NUTRITION RESEARCH SCIENTIST
A dietitian contributes to the research team, knowledge of nutrition and disease relationships, nutrient analysis, nutritional evaluation for research projects, anthropometric assessment and clinical evaluation of laboratory values relevant to outcomes.
 
  • COMMUNITY DIETITIAN
Community dietitians are trained to develop programs and promote healthier food choices to the specific groups of people, such as children or senior citizens.
 
  • NUTRITION PRODUCT MANAGER
Develop promotional inputs and on time execution by coordination with other departments.
Example
1. Krishi Foods
2. Brittania food industry 
 
  • NUTRITION SALES EXECUTIVE
Meet with clients and identify their dietary needs by assessing their health, exercise routine, and food habits.
 
  • OPENS DOORS TO HIGHER EDUCATION 
 After completing M.Sc Food and Nutrition You can prefer courses like M.Phil., P.hd., and MBA to get an amazing career.

ACHIVEMENTS

We take immense pride in our legacy of producing winners, with an astonishing tally of 97 gold medals, a tribute to the dedication and prowess of our students. Most of the gold medals got by our department students.

HIGHLIGHTS

  •  Internship, Case Study & Projects has been incorporated into the curriculum for strengthening the knowledge, skills and research procedures of students.
  •  Students undergo Internship in reputed hospitals and food industries which paves the way to widen their career opportunities.

FACULTY DETAILS

1. T. Gowthami shiri Assistant Professor M.Sc., shirithangarasu@gmail.com
2. P. Banu Priya Assistant Professor M.Sc., banuma447@gmail.com