Course Overview
The B.Sc in Food Science and Nutrition explores the science of food, its nutritional value, and its impact on health. Students learn about food processing, dietetics, and public health nutrition. The course includes practical labs, research projects, and industry placements.
Duration:
The course duration is 3 years, divided into 6 semesters.
Syllabus:
B.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition focuses on food production, food chemistry, nutrition, dietetics, food safety, and technology. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications related to food and health sciences.
Semester 1:
Fundamentals of Food Science
Introduction to Nutrition
Food Chemistry I
Human Physiology I
Practical I: Food Science and Nutrition Basics
Semester 2:
Macronutrients and Metabolism
Food Chemistry II
Food Microbiology
Human Physiology II
Practical II: Nutritional Analysis and Microbiology
Semester 3:
Food Processing and Preservation
Vitamins and Minerals
Food Quality Control and Safety
Community Nutrition
Practical III: Food Processing and Preservation Techniques
Semester 4:
Dietetics and Meal Planning
Nutritional Biochemistry
Public Health Nutrition
Food Biotechnology
Practical IV: Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition
Semester 5:
Clinical Nutrition
Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
Food Toxicology
Research Methodology and Biostatistics
Practical V: Clinical Nutrition and Food Analysis
Semester 6:
Advanced Nutrition
Sports and Exercise Nutrition
Food Packaging and Storage
Project Work and Dissertation
Practical VI: Advanced Nutrition and Food Packaging
Average Fees:
The average fee structure for B.Sc in Food Science and Nutrition ranges between ₹20,000 to ₹2,00,000 per year depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
Admission to B.Sc in Food Science and Nutrition can be merit-based or through entrance exams. Some common entrance exams include:
DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test)
BHU UET (Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test)
CUET (Common University Entrance Test)
IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)
JMI Entrance Exam (Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam)
Top Ten Ranking Institutions in India (Combined):
Lady Irwin College, New Delhi
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru
Institute of Home Economics, New Delhi
Madras Christian College, Chennai
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
University of Delhi, New Delhi
Christ University, Bengaluru
Presidency College, Chennai
University of Calcutta, Kolkata
Top Ten Institutions in Kerala:
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
Maharaja's College, Ernakulam
Sacred Heart College, Ernakulam
Government Victoria College, Palakkad
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
CMS College, Kottayam
Farook College, Kozhikode
St. Thomas College, Thrissur
Providence College, Kozhikode