Gujarat Vidyapith was founded by Mahatma Gandhi on
18th October, 1920. It has been deemed university since 1963

Academics

Science & Applied Science

Department of Food and Nutrition is one of the departments of Faculty of Science and Applied Science. This department offers M.Sc. program in Food and Nutrition since June-2024. Previously this department was known as Department of Home Science. Department of Home Science has 40 years old history. Department of Food and Nutrition has well established laboratory. Students get in-depth understanding of the advance topics of Food Science and Nutrition.

The curriculum has been designed to provide opportunities for practical skill with theoretical knowledge, academic visits, hands-on of various instruments etc. MSc in Food and Nutrition students can seek career opportunities in fields like Food Industry, Healthcare, Research, Educational Institutions, etc. Some top job profiles include Quality Control Manager, Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Nutritionist, etc.

PG Programme

Total Credit: 80

Course Credit: 20 (per semester)

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

Eligibility: A candidate who has obtained the degree of Bachelor of Science (Home Science) Foods and Nutrition/Food Science & Quality Control or B.Sc. Biochemistry / Microbiology / Industrial Microbiology / Biotechnology / Genetics / Bio- informatics / Medical laboratory technology / Agriculture / Horticulture / Food Science / Food technology/Dairy Science or B. Tech Dairy technology/Food Processing Technology/Zoology or Botany of any other University recognized as equivalent thereto or B.Sc. (Honours) with Home Science with special papers in Foods and Nutrition or any other examination recognized (Under 10+2+3 System) as equivalent thereto will be eligible for admission to M.Sc. Foods and Nutrition

Intake: 57

Dr. Jaishree S. Mehta
Dr. Jaishree S. Mehta (Associate Professor)
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Dr. Parul V. Sadhu
Dr. Parul V. Sadhu (Assistant Professor)
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Prof.(Dr.) Mayur C. Shah
Prof.(Dr.) Mayur C. Shah (Head of Department)
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