Vission & Mission
Vision
- To impart Food and Nutrition education to empower women and the society.
- To encourage self-employment of women
- To foster the students to consider the subject for proficient profession in future.
- To update students on the latest development in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
- To explore the subject holding paramount importance for both personal and public health.
- To practice good dietary habits with significant impact for well-being and having good mental and physical health.
Mission
- To provide quality education in the area of Food and Nutrition with strong fundamentals, through rigorous curriculum.
- To impart education, which may provide innovative skills in their respective area of specialization through special classes, group discussion, role-play, activities, smart classes, direct interaction, quiz, assignment and guiding for competitive examination.
- To make student understand the various aspect related to food its composition and nutritive value and its use in the management of diseases and in technology.
- To make the use of ICT for classes seminars and discussion.
- To encourage students to participate actively in departmental, college and social programmes.
Objectives
The department is engaged in undergraduate programme as designed by Calcutta University to prepare students for a career in Food Industries and Clinical dietetics, they will work as experts in the field of food science and nutrition, helping people to produce quality foods and manage various health conditions and diseases through dietary invention. Graduate of B.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition can pursue careers as Food Inspectors, Clinical dieticians, Nutritionists, Health Educated, Food Service Managers and Consultants in various health care settings such as hospitals clinics, long term care facilities and private practice. They can also work in public health originations, research institutions and food industries. The department always try to integrate knowledge and emphasize professional practice that facilitates critical thinking skill with service.