Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Constituent Department of University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
About Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
[1969 as Department of Home Economics, 1980 as Department of Rural Home-science, 2002 as Department of Food Science and Nutrition]
The department started with one UG programme (2+0) under the FAO, (UN) under the EFNAG programme. Dr. Suheela Lingaih, Dr. MP Vaidehi ,Dr. TS Gowramma ,Dr. Mushtari Begum, and Dr.Sheela were the first Teachers in the department. Right from its inception the department had strong collaboration with University extension programmes Between 1970-74 Dr. TS Gowramma, Dr. MP Vaidehi were sent to Kansas State University as Ph.D scholars under a USAID programme.Dr.Sheela was sent later deputed to IRRI phillipines to phrase M.Sc programe in Food policy and Planning. This strengthened the Department research activities. Several Research programmes followed. Between the years 1981and 2000 department research was further supported by the establishment of AICRP in Home Science (FN). In the year 1983, Dr. Bhavani Belavady former Deputy Director of NIN a premier and apex organization of ICMR joined the Department as Scientist Emeritus. She was with the Department till year 1989. Her association upgraded the research skills of the staff and students. So far six PhD and 89 MSc. students have successfully completed their degree programme from the department.
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
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Common queries about Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Where is the Department of Food Science and Nutrition located?
The Department of Food Science and Nutrition is an academic teaching department of University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Food Science and Nutrition are conducted as per University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Food Science and Nutrition?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore.