ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
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ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM DEPARTMENT OF HOME SCIENCE AND CENTRE FOR RESEARCH M.Sc HOME SCIENCE (BRANCH C): FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam is the pioneer Arts and Science College in Kerala to commence the Masters programme in Food Science and Nutrition in the year 2000. The Department of Home Science and Centre for Research commenced in 1958 and offered Nutrition as one of the Core courses in the Graduate programme in Home Science. The programme in Food Science and Nutrition provides professional education for those who wish to develop a career in Dietetics, Community Nutrition, Food industry or Nutrition research. It focuses on the interface between human nutrition and food science, an area of increasing importance to educators, health departments, consumers, government and the food industry. The main objective of the programme is to equip students with skills and knowledge on the scientific study of Nutrition and to help students to become professionals who can effectively play a role in dietetics, academics, research, food industry, training and community services. ELIGIBILITY For admission for the PG Programme in Food Science & Nutrition, the applicant must have passed- 1. BSc. / B.Voc programme with specialization in Food and Nutrition/ Food Science & Quality Control/ Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics/ Food Technology / Food Processing Technology/ Home Science/ Family & Community Science. 2. Graduates in Biochemistry / Chemistry/ Zoology/ Nursing with PG. Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics of any statutory university recognized by M.G University are also eligible. 3. Graduates in Biochemistry/ Chemistry/ Zoology/ Nursing with any three of the following nutrition related courses are also eligible. i) Basic nutrition ii) Biochemistry iii) Human Physiology iv) Diet Therapy v) Clinical Nutrition vi) Diet in Diseases. Courses of study Human Physiology Advanced Nutrition I Principles of Nutrition Research Methods and Statistics I Advanced Nutrition and Food Analysis Practicals Advanced Nutrition II Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Research Methods and Statistics II Public Health Nutrition Public Health Nutrition and Dietetics Practicals Advanced Food Science Nutritional Biochemistry Food Technology Food Service Management Food Science and Food Service Management Practicals Food Biotechnology Food Microbiology Biophysical Techniques Food Microbiology Practicals M.Sc dissertation in a specialised area ACCREDITED WITH NAAC INSTUTIONAL CGPA 3.57 (CYCLE 4) 47 TH RANK IN NIRF RANKING 2020
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ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
DEPARTMENT OF HOME SCIENCE AND CENTRE FOR RESEARCH
M.Sc HOME SCIENCE (BRANCH C):
FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam is the pioneer Arts and Science College in Kerala to commence the Masters programme in Food Science and Nutrition in the year 2000. The Department of Home Science and Centre for Research commenced in 1958 and offered Nutrition as one of the Core courses in the Graduate programme in Home Science. The programme in Food Science and Nutrition provides professional education for those who wish to develop a career in Dietetics, Community Nutrition, Food industry or Nutrition research. It focuses on the interface between human nutrition and food science, an area of increasing importance to educators, health departments, consumers, government and the food industry.
The main objective of the programme is to equip students with skills and knowledge on the scientific study of Nutrition and to help students to become professionals who can effectively play a role in dietetics, academics, research, food industry, training and community services.
ELIGIBILITY
For admission for the PG Programme in Food Science & Nutrition, the applicant must have passed-
1. BSc. / B.Voc programme with specialization in Food and Nutrition/ Food Science & Quality Control/ Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics/ Food Technology / Food Processing Technology/ Home Science/ Family & Community Science.
2. Graduates in Biochemistry / Chemistry/ Zoology/ Nursing with PG. Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics of any statutory university recognized by M.G University are also eligible.
3. Graduates in Biochemistry/ Chemistry/ Zoology/ Nursing with any three of the following nutrition related courses are also eligible. i) Basic nutrition ii) Biochemistry iii) Human Physiology iv) Diet Therapy v) Clinical Nutrition vi) Diet in Diseases.
Courses of study Human Physiology
Advanced Nutrition I
Principles of Nutrition
Research Methods and Statistics I
Advanced Nutrition and Food Analysis Practicals
Advanced Nutrition II
Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Research Methods and Statistics II
Public Health Nutrition
Public Health Nutrition and Dietetics Practicals
Advanced Food Science
Nutritional Biochemistry
Food Technology
Food Service Management
Food Science and Food Service Management Practicals
Food Biotechnology
Food Microbiology
Biophysical Techniques
Food Microbiology Practicals
M.Sc dissertation in a specialised area
ACCREDITED WITH NAAC INSTUTIONAL CGPA 3.57 (CYCLE 4) 47TH RANK IN NIRF RANKING 2020
INTERNSHIPS AND PROJECTS FACILITATED AT:
● CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE , VELLORE
● PSG INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH, COIMBATORE
● GANGA MEDICAL CENTRE AND HOSPITALS PVT. LTD, COIMBATORE
● BANGALORE BAPTIST HOSPITAL, BANGALORE
● VPS LAKESHORE HOSPITAL, ERNAKULAM
● NATIONAL HEALTH MISSION,GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
● STATE NUTRITION BUREAU,GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
● COCONUT DEVELOPMENT BOARD,ALUVA
● SPICES BOARD, KOCHI
● PINEAPPLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, VAZHAKKULAM
● CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY, KOCHI
● SEA LAB, AROOR
● FOOD QUALITY LAB, MARINE DRIVE,ERNAKULAM
● MERIT BIOLAB, ERNAKULAM
● SYNTHITE INDUSTRES , KOLENCHERRY
in the Department of Home Science is functioning as a ‘lab to land’ programme
to facilitate community outreach by the PG students. The clinic provides evidence based nutrition counselling for the public. A complete nutritional assessment conducted following which individualised dietary and lifestyle advice is provided. Body Composition Analyser (In body) is used for total composition analysis and personalised dietary advice.
UGC NET CLEARED CANDIDATES 2019-20
ANOL THOMAS
DEVYANI HARIDAS PISHARODY
CHINNU MARY KRITHI FIROZ
ANEEHSA M S
NAMITHA PRASTHEENA JOSEPH
ELIZABETH VARGHESE ANTHIKKATT
CAREER PROSPECTS
OUR ALUMNI IN PRESTIGIOUS ROLES
Registered dieticians
TEACHING INDUSTRY
RESEARCH DIETICIAN / NUTRITIONIST
DIETICIAN/NUTRITION
PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR
FIZA ZOHEB
Consultant nutritionist,
HealthifyMe Pvt. Ltd
TEENU THOMAS, R.D
(U.K)
Assistant professor, B.Voc
Food processing and
technology, Christ College,
Irunjalakkuda
PRIYA KRISHNAKUMAR,
R.D
PhD Candidate, Florida
International University, Miami
ASWATHY GOPAN, R.D
Medical Trust hospital and
Diabetes Care Center,
Pathanamthitta.
SONIA SEBASTIAN,
R.D (USA)
Kaiser Foundation Hospital,
San Leandro, California
AMERA MARIAN
VARGHESE
Clinical Dietitian Mediclinic
Welcare Hospital Dubai
Teaching and research
FOOD IndustRIES
JULIA
SEBASTIAN
Research in Food
composition and
nutrient analysis,
NIN,
Hyderabad
ANEETA JOY
Food Technologist
at Coconut
Development Board,
Ernakulam
MS. INDU
SURESH
Assistant Professor
of Home Science,
Sree Narayana
College for Women,
Kollam
STENNY
FRANCIS
Complex Hygiene
Coordinator at
Sheraton Abu Dhabi
VEENA
GOPALAKRISHNAN
Training Manager |
Quality Assurance, Food
Division, Alshaya Group,
Dubai, U.A.E.
MERRY KURIAN
Technical Support
Manager, Fats & Oils,
IFFCO GLOBAL R&D,
Sharjah, U.A.E
DR. BLOSSOM K.L
Assistant Professor,
Dept. Fish Processing
Technology, Kerala
University of Fisheries
& Ocean Studies,
Panangad
MS. SUMY CHERIAN
ICDS Supervisor, Women And Children
Department, Government of Kerala
Awarded Best ICDS supervisor in Kerala,
March 2020
DR. LITTLE
FLOWER
AUGUSTINE
Consultant (Scientific),
Clinical Division, National
Institute of Nutrition,
Hyderabad
Email: [email protected]
Admission help line contact: 0484 2351870, +91 9447456790
+91 8089363455, +91 9495428080
