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Ph.D in Food and Nutrition

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Introduction

The Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition programme at Pannadhay University is designed to cultivate advanced research skills and deep subject expertise in Food and Nutrition. Students engage with contemporary nutritional sciences, food technology, clinical and public health nutrition, food safety, research methodologies, and interdisciplinary perspectives to contribute original knowledge to the fields of nutrition, food science, and human health. The programme prepares scholars for leadership roles in academia, research institutions, healthcare organizations, food and nutrition industries, government agencies, public health organizations, international development organizations, and policy-making bodies.

Under the guidance of experienced faculty mentors, doctoral candidates undertake rigorous coursework, independent research, and thesis preparation in the field of Food and Nutrition. The Faculty of Science at Pannadhay University provides a dynamic learning environment with modern food and nutrition laboratories, advanced analytical instruments, research facilities, libraries, digital resources, and comprehensive research support to foster innovation in nutritional sciences and food research. Graduates emerge with strong analytical, scientific research, laboratory, problem-solving, critical thinking, and research communication skills that are highly valued in academia, research institutions, healthcare organizations, food and nutrition industries, government agencies, public health organizations, and the nutrition and wellness sector.

Subject Offered :

Human Nutrition
Clinical Nutrition
Public Health Nutrition
Community Nutrition
Therapeutic Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutritional Biochemistry
Food Science and Technology
Food Chemistry
Food Microbiology
Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Food Processing and Preservation
Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
Sports Nutrition
Maternal and Child Nutrition
Pediatric Nutrition
Geriatric Nutrition
Nutrition and Lifestyle Disorders
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Nutritional Epidemiology
Food Toxicology
Food Biotechnology
Nutrigenomics and Personalized Nutrition
Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
Food Product Development and Innovation
Sensory Evaluation of Foods
Food Packaging and Shelf-Life Studies
Food Regulations and Quality Standards
Food Security and Sustainable Nutrition

Department	Faculty of Science
Type	Regular
Duration of the Course	3-5 Years
Eligibility	Master's Degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
Seat Alloted
Medium of Instruction	Hindi & English
Examination	Entrance Test + Interview
Syllabus	University prescribed Ph.D. syllabus in Education
Scholarship	As per university norms rules
Fees	1,15,000 per year

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