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MSc Food and Nutrition

Overview

The student will know, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate and able to build relationship between food, nutrition and healthy life and shine as trained professionals in areas such as Public nutrition, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition, Food science and Food Quality Control.

Overview

Bachelor of Arts in English (B.A) programme can be attained within three years of study. This programme typically focuses on imparting comprehensive knowledge and competency in the linguistic skills (LSRW) and communication skills in the English language. The degree programme helps learners as a basic programme, with which the learners may either pursue higher studies or seek employment.

Curriculum

SEM CODE COURSE Hrs Credits Marks Examination

(Hrs)

IA* EA** TOTAL
  I Core Paper 1 Food Science-1 5 4 25 75 100 3
Core Paper 2 Nutrition Through Life Cycle 5 4 25 75 100 3
Core Paper 3 Physiological Aspects of

Nutrition

5 4 25 75 100 3
Core Paper 4 Macronutrients 5 5 25 75 100 3
Elective 1 Food Microbiology and

Preservation

5 4 25 75 100 3
Core Practical1 Food Composition

Analysis Practical

5 3 40 60 100 3
 II Core Paper 5 Nutritional Biochemistry 5 5 25 75 100 3
Core Paper 6 Food Science-II 4 4 25 75 100 3
Core Paper 7 Medical Nutritional

Therapy-I

5 4 25 75 100 3
Elective 2 Food Processing and

quality control

5 4 25 75 100 3
Core Practical2 Food Quality Control practical 5 3 40 60 100 3
EDC Extra disciplinary Course 4 2 25 75 100 3
HR Human Rights 2 2(extra) 25 75 100 3
Online Course SWAYAM/MOOC 4(extra) 100 100 3
 III Core Paper8 Research methodology for nutrition and statistics 5 4 25 75 100 3
Core Paper9 Medical Nutritional Therapy-II 5 4 25 75 100 3
Core Paper10 Micronutrients 5 5 25 75 100 3
Core Paper 11 Community Nutrition 5 4 25 75 100 3
Elective 3 Food Biotechnology 5 4 25 75 100 3
Core Practical3 Medical Nutritional

Therapy Practical

5 3 40 60 100 3
Core Viva Voce 1 Internship Report 3 40 60 100 3
Core Paper 12 Nutrition for Health and

Fitness

5 5 25 75 100 3
Elective 4 Nutraceuticals 5 4 25 75 100 3
Core Practical4 Biochemical Techniques Practical 5 3 40 60 100 3
Core Viva Voce 2 Dissertation 15 5 40 60 100 3
TOTAL 120 90+6(extra) 2500

Admission

An under graduate degree in Food and Nutrition/ Nutrition and Dietetics/ Food science and Nutrition/ Clinical nutrition and Dietetics/ Nutrition, Food service management and Dietetics/ Home Science.

Program Overview

PEO 1 To develop quality professionals with skills and competencies to serve in food and nutrition related institutions and industries.
PEO 2 To equip the learners with professional qualities in food production and to impart innovative ideas with critical thinking skills.
PEO 3 To motivate the learners to explore novel research problems and apply practical solutions to them.
PEO 4 To encourage the students to promote interactions with societal organizations for learning and problem solving.
PEO 5 To enhance communal participation with ethical responsibility

 

PSO1 Understand the nature and basic concepts in the field of Food Science and Nutrition.
PSO2 Extend the knowledge on applications of research in Foods and nutrition for improving the livelihood of the community
PSO3 Analyze the relationship between diet and health and impart knowledge to alleviate nutritional problems and to achieve health security.
PSO4 Gain proficiency to get employability in hospitals, food processing sectors
PSO5  Apply knowledge on clinical intervention, nutrition education, diet planning, counseling, and health promotion.

 

 

PO1 Provide quality education to make the students expertise in the field of Food Science, Nutrition, and Dietetics.
PO2 Impart knowledge and skills to work in hospitals, research laboratories, food industries, health sectors.
PO3 Promote professional competence to face the challenges of the food processing sector and other nutritional organizations.
PO4  Acquire knowledge and skills in highly entrepreneurial courses in the areas of Food Processing, Quality Control, Food product development, Food labeling, and Nutritional Sciences.
PO5 Attained-based research in Foods and nutrition for improving the livelihood of the community and the nation.
PO6 Identify food-based approaches for alleviating nutritional problems to improve nutrition and health security.
PO7  Develop entrepreneurial skills by providing skill development programs in the food processing sectors.

 

 

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Why Pachamuthu

Pachamuthu Group of Institutions offers a wide array of courses across various disciplines, including arts and science, pharmacy, nursing, health science, physiotherapy, and education. This diverse range of programs ensures that students have ample opportunities to pursue their specific interests and career goals within a single institution
The Pachamuthu Group of Institutions is committed to providing its students with a learning environment characterized by high-quality faculty and state-of-the-art infrastructure. The group understands that the quality of education largely depends on the expertise and dedication of the faculty members.
Pachamuthu Group of Institutions offers a wide array of courses across various Pachamuthu Group of Institutions is committed to nurturing not only the academic excellence of its students but also their overall personal and professional growth. We recognize that a well-rounded education goes beyond classroom learning and includes the development of essential life skills, interpersonal competencies, and career readiness.

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