Introduction to the department:

The Department of Food Sciences and Human Nutrition (FSHN) consists of two parts (male and female sections). Both parts are located at the university’s main campus. The department contains two important specializations: the food science specialization and the human nutrition specialization. Each of them complements the other, in which the graduates will be able to contribute in providing healthy food to meet the needs of consumers and society members. This is done by studying courses about food manufacturing and preservation, following international rules in food quality and safety, as well as nutritional health affairs, in addition to specialized courses in the field of human nutrition, such as assessing nutritional status, meal planning, nutrition during the different stages of life, therapeutic nutrition, community nutrition, nutrition education, and nutritional counseling. Which is concerned with spreading food and nutritional awareness among society members about how to cover their nutritional needs during the stages of life in health and illness and feeding special and sensitive groups.

 Through its academic programs, the department is also interested in providing students with the necessary skills to work, whether in food and dairy factories, in hospital nutrition departments, in food safety and control institutions, the Saudi Standards Organization, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, universities, and scientific research centers. The department has a clear vision of serving the community to contribute to sustainable development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the department is interested in meeting the needs of the labor market and raising the status of the department’s graduates to be distinguished locally and globally.

Department’s Vision:

The department seeks to disseminate knowledge and contribute to improving the lifestyle in society through integration between both the fields of food science and human nutrition, using an advanced educational environment and effective research cooperation.

Department’s Mission:

Developing and transferring knowledge and acquiring skills in the field of food science and human nutrition by providing accredited and advanced academic programs, applied research, and consulting services to contribute to serving the community and meeting its needs.

Department’s Objectives:

·        Qualifying specialists in the fields of food science and human nutrition with the knowledge and skills appropriate for the labor market.

·        Developing knowledge in food science and human nutrition by conducting applied research.

·        Disseminating knowledge in the field of food science and human nutrition and contributing to food security, environmental and community development .

·        Following up on the latest scientific and technological developments in food science and human nutrition, and use it in the development of education, training and scientific research .

Linking the department’s objectives with the college’s objectives:

·        The department seeks to improve the quality of education by qualifying specialists in the fields of food science and human nutrition and supporting them with knowledge and skills appropriate for the labor market.

·        The department aims to excel in applied research, consulting and training services to support food security and sustainable development in line with the strategic plan of the college and university.

·        The department contributes effectively to enhancing cooperation, partnership, and knowledge exchange with the community and local, regional, and international institutions.

·        The FSHN department works to follow up on the latest scientific and technological developments in the field of food science and human nutrition for use in developing education, training and scientific research.