Department of Food & Nutrition

The Department of Foods & Nutrition is one of the five major disciplines of the College of Community Science, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU), Hyderabad. As one of the pioneering departments in the Faculty of Community Science, it has played a significant role in advancing education, research, and extension in the field of nutrition. The Department initiated its postgraduate programme in 1968, followed by the introduction of the doctoral programme in 1978, reflecting its longstanding commitment to academic excellence and research.

The Department is dedicated to developing competent professionals in the field of food and nutrition. The curriculum provides a comprehensive understanding of food science, food processing and preservation, food safety and quality assurance, product development, clinical nutrition, dietetics, nutritional assessment, and public health nutrition. Emphasis is placed on experiential learning through laboratory training, dietary planning, nutritional counselling, and research, enabling students to acquire both scientific knowledge and practical skills.

Graduates of the Department are well-equipped to pursue rewarding careers as Food Safety Officer, Nutrition Consultant, Curriculum Developers, Training Coordinators, Clinical nutritionists, Dietitians, or Public health nutritionists, working in academic institutions, hospitals, wellness centers, health departments, NGOs, and corporate training settings.

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      Student Experiences

      I am Dr. S. Rachana Sree, my journey started at PJTAU through my graduation which laid strong foundation for my career. It played a pivotal role in shaping my professional journey by providing strong academic foundation by hands on experience. I completed by UG in 2018, PG 2020 and Ph.D 2023. The university’s well-structured curriculum and experienced faculty members helped me to gain depth knowledge and guided me to choose my area of interest in Foods and Nutrition which is the most trending course in present scenario face. We were facilitated by field works, lab sessions and projects to improve our knowledge.

      – Dr. S. Rachana Sree,  HHD/2020-06

      I am Dr. Bakam Himabindhu, honoured to be an alumna of Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU), which laid the foundation for my academic and professional journey. I have completed my Ph.D. in the Department of Food and Nutrition from the College of Community Science during the period 2020 to 2023. Program comprises course work for three semesters and three semesters for research work. I was introduced to both core and specialized areas during the coursework phase, which provided a strong foundation for my research.

      – Dr. Bakam Himabindhu, HHD/2020-03

      I am Dr. B. Neeharika, working as Subject Matter Specialist (Level-10) at ICAR-NIRCA-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kandukur recruited through ASRB selection process. I feel privileged to be alumna of Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU), where I have studied B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Science and Nutrition (2014-2018) and M.Sc. Home Science (2018-2020) with specialisation in Foods and Nutrition. I am delighted to share that the foundation for my commendable academic record was laid at PJTAU. During B.Sc.

      – Dr. B. Neeharika,  HHM/2018-02

      I am Pavuluri Yasaswini, an ICAR student who secured the prestigious ICAR-AIR-9th rank and joined the M.Sc. program in Foods and Nutrition at the College of Community Science, PJTSAU, Rajendranagar in 2019. My journey at this institution laid a strong foundation for my academic and research aspirations. The college provided me with a deep understanding of nutritional science, along with hands-on experience in food analysis and laboratory practices.

      – Pavuluri Yasaswini, HHM/2019-07

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