The department launched the first degree program in Nagapattinam with a major in Nutrition & Dietetics in 2018, and introduced the PG program in Food Science & Nutrition in 2020 to meet the growing need for skilled professionals in the food industry and hospitals.
Good food and nutrition are vital to health and well-being. Our courses strengthen healthy eating practices, reduce disease risk, and build competencies in therapeutic diets and nutrition care for chronic conditions. Students learn assessment techniques and intervention strategies applicable to diverse populations including children and older adults.
Training spans ICDS, public health nutrition, clinical dietetics, and food quality control—enabling graduates to choose specialised career tracks. We welcome you to explore our programs and be part of a profession that transforms lives.
