Department started offering the first degree course in Nagapattinam with Major in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2018 and PG Department of Food Science and Nutrition started in 2020. Good food and nutrition vital to good health and wellbeing. Choosing the right food and kowtowing how much to have the healthy eating practices reduces the risk of diseases. The food and nutrition course can improve the nutritional status of populations. The curriculum explores the therapeutic diets in the treatment of chronic illnesses and other nutritional disorders. There is an opportunity to learn key nutrition assessment techniques and intervention strategies that will assist students in providing comprehensive health care to the patient.
The field of nutrition and dietetics is really growing in India right now! More and more people are becoming aware of how important healthy eating is for their well-being. This means there's a big demand for experts who can help people manage their health through food, whether it's in hospitals, fitness centres, or even through online consultations. It's a very promising area with lots of opportunities.
| Program | Duration | Eligibility |
| B.Sc., Nutrition & Dietetics | 3 Years | Higher Secondary Examination with Biology and Chemistry or an equivalent. |
| M.Sc., Food Science and Nutrition | 2 Years | B.Sc. course in science equivalent subjects. |
To be a leading academic program in Nutrition & Dietetics, fostering a community of scholars who advance the field through innovative research, education, and practice; empowering future leaders to transform lives and communities through evidence-based nutrition and compassionate care; and uplifting rural learners through advanced health sciences.
Strive for excellence in education while serving societal needs and commitments.
Equip students with knowledge, emotional stability, and holistic personality development.
Build confidence and a winning edge for global competitiveness with real-life relevance.
Expose students to rural realities through meaningful field engagement.
