Official government website of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
Head of Department:
Dr.. Khalid Al-Salim
Office :
Building A2
Phone number :
0163012035
e-mail:
hfhf.avc@qu.edu.sa
An Overview
The department seeks to disseminate knowledge and contribute to improving the lifestyle of society by integrating both the field of food science and the field of human nutrition using an advanced learning environment and effective research collaboration.
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.
An Overview
The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition consists of two sections: (male section and female section) and both sections are located at the main headquarters of the university in Al-Malidah, and the department contains two important specializations, namely:Food Science Specialization and Human Nutrition Specialization, and they complement each other; as they contribute to providing cadres who can contribute to the provision of safe and healthy food sufficient to meet the needs and desires of consumers from members of society, through the study of technical courses, manufacturing and preservation of food and dairy products, following international rules in food quality and safety, as well as food health affairs, in addition to specialized courses in human nutrition such as: Nutritional assessment, meal planning, nutrition during different stages of life, therapeutic nutrition, community nutrition, nutrition education, and nutrition counseling, which are concerned with spreading awareness and nutritional culture among community members and how to cover the nutritional needs of the individual during different stages of life - in health and illness - and nutrition of special and sensitive groups. Through its academic programs, the department is concerned with providing students with the necessary skills to work in food and dairy factories, hospital nutrition departments, food safety and control bodies, the Standards Authority, the Food and Drug Authority, universities and scientific research centers. The department has a clear vision in serving the community to contribute to sustainable development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the department's interest in meeting the needs of the labor market and elevating the department's graduates to be distinguished locally and internationally.
Objectives :
1. Provide the student with knowledge, fundamentals, concepts, and recent developments in the field of food science and human nutrition.
2. Provide the student with skills in food processing and analysis, assessing nutritional requirements, and meal planning.
3. To equip the student with the necessary skills and competencies to conduct applied research, community service, and practice in food science and human nutrition to contribute to food security, food safety, and sustainability.
4. Developing the student's teamwork skills, leadership and problem solving ability, while respecting professional ethics.