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PERIYAR UNIVERSITY
NAAC 'A++' Grade with CGPA 3.61 (Cycle - 3)
State University - NIRF Rank 63 - ARIIA Rank 10
Salem-636011, Tamilnadu, India.
DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Department of Food Science and Nutrition was instituted in the year 2005, to tap the unexplored potential and its application to the society in the discipline of Food Science and Nutrition with the objectives of Inculcation of knowledge, productive learning, life and entrepreneurship skills and employability among the youth related to Food Science, Technology and Nutrition. The Department fosters teaching, research and extension activities in the major thrust area like Food Chemistry, Post Harvesting Technology, Food Product Development, Nutraceutical and Functional Foods, Clinical and Public Health Nutrition. Department of Food Science and Nutrition was received funds (Rs.85 Lakhs) from UGC in order to start the B.Voc. Programme in Food Science and Nutrition in the year 2015.
Faculties of the Department are actively involved in research by availing funding support from various funding agencies such as UGC, DST, DRDO, RSSDI, ICMR etc. Students are encouraged to be the beneficiaries of DST Inspire Fellowship, UGC-NET Junior Research Fellowship, University Research Fellowship and Project Fellow in various funded projects, National and State Scholarships. The department has created infrastructure facilities for advanced research for M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D., Scholars with the funding assistance from UGC , MOFPI (Rs.75 Lakhs) and DST-FIST-Level I (Rs.84 Lakhs).
VISION
Preparing the Youth for Employment and Business Prospects in Textiles and Apparel Industry.
MISSION
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
| PROGRAMMES OFFERED | ELIGIBILITY |
|---|---|
| B.Voc. (Food Science and Nutrition) | Higher Secondary (Any Group) or 10th with 3 years Diploma or Any Degree are eligible to seek admission, No Age Limit. |
| M.Sc. (Food Science Technology and Nutrition) | A pass in B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics/Food Science and Nutrition/ B.Sc. and B.Sc.(H) Food Technology/Food Science Technology, B.Sc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, B.Sc. Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics, B.Sc. Nutrition and Health Education, B.Voc. in Food Science and Nutrition, B.Voc. Food Process Engineering, B.Voc. Food Processing Technology, B.Voc. Food Processing and Quality Control and B.Tech. Food Technology are most preferable; B.Sc. Home Science, B.Sc. Catering Science, B.Sc. Biotechnology, B.Sc. Microbiology and B.Sc. Biochemistry and B.Sc. Nursing are eligible to seek admission. |
| M.Phil (Food Science Technology and Nutrition) | [as per University Norms] |
| Ph.D (Food Science Technology and Nutrition) | [as per University Norms] |
| Value Added Course | Broucher |
Syllabus
S.No |
PROGRAMMES | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 - 2019 ONWARDS | ||
| 1 | M.Sc. (Food Science Technology and Nutrition) | SYLLABUS |
| 2 | M.Phil (Food Science Technology and Nutrition) | SYLLABUS |
| 3 | B.Voc (Food Science and Nutrition) | SYLLABUS |
| 2016 - 2017 ONWARDS | ||
| 1 | B.Voc (Food Science and Nutrition) | SYLLABUS |
| 2 | M.Sc. (Food Science Technology and Nutrition) | SYLLABUS |
| 2015 - 2016 ONWARDS | ||
| 1 | B.Voc (Food Science and Nutrition) | SYLLABUS |
| 2014 - 2015 ONWARDS | ||
| 1 | M.Sc. (Food Science and Nutrition) | SYLLABUS |
| 2 | M.Phil (Food Science and Nutrition) | SYLLABUS |
GuestFaculty
| Name of the Faculty | Designation |
| Mr.S.Manohar | Faculty on Contractual Basis – B.Voc Programme |
| Mrs.S.Jothimangalam | Faculty on Contractual Basis – B.Voc Programme |
| Mrs. S.Priyanka | Faculty on Contractual Basis – B.Voc Programme |
| Ms.P.Monisha | Guest Faculty – B.Voc Programme |
| Mr.M.Ganesan | Guest Faculty – B.Voc Programme |
| Ms.T.S.K.Shalini | Guest Faculty – B.Voc Programme |
Visting Professor
FACILITIES
| Advanced Instrumentation Laboratory (MoFPI and DST-FIST Level I Funded) | View |
| Advanced Instruments | View |
| Food Analysis Laboratory | View |
| Food Production Laboratory | View |
| Pilot Scale Bakery Unit (UGC Funded) | View |
| Research Laboratory | View |
| Class Room with ICT Facilities | View |
FUNDED PROJECT
Funded Projects ListALUMNI
CONTACT US:
Professor and HeadDepartment of Food Science and Nutrition
Periyar University
Periyar Palkalai Nagar
Salem – 636011
Tamil Nadu
India
Ph: 0427-2345766 (Ext.No:257 & 258)
E-Mail : fsn@periyaruniversity.ac.in
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