Department of Food Science, Periyar University is accredited by NAAC and affiliated by Periyar University. Department offers Master of Science in Food Science and Nutrition, Master of Philosophy in Food Science and Nutrition and Doctor of philosophy in Food Science and Nutrition. The Department will also offers proposed courses in near future Certificate Course in Food Preservation and Quality Control, Diploma in Food Preservation and Quality Control, Doctor of philosophy in Food Science and Nutrition (Part Time), Certificate Course in Bakery Science and Technology and Diploma in Bakery Science and Technology.