Department of Food  and Nutrition Sciences

 Historical Development of the Department:

-           Food Industries Department 1965

-           Food Science Department 1981

-           Food Science and Nutrition Department 1997

 Vision:

To be an internationally recognized center for education, research and consultation; and a leader in Food Science and Human Nutrition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab World.

 Mission:

Develop and transfer of knowledge and technology in food science and human nutrition, and Pprovide sources for knowledge and facilities for research and training to improve the output of the department and to serve the community in Saudi Arabia.

Department Objectives:

  1.      Qualify specialists in the area of food science and human nutrition with knowledge and skills appropriate for the job market by providing high-quality academic programs at the university level and postgraduate.

 2.      Develop knowledge in the area of food science and human nutrition through applied research.

 3.      Transfer knowledge through publishing and translating books in the area of food science and human nutrition.

 4.      Disseminate knowledge in the area of food science and human nutrition and apply them for community service.

 5.      Educating the community about the role of human nutrition in health and the prevention of disease.