Department of Home Science

Mother Teresa Women’s University
Established in 1985

About the Department

The year of Establishment of the department is 1985. The Primary Purpose of the Home Science Department is to provide opportunities for students to pursue a quality education in Home Science. Importance is placed on providing opportunities within the curricula for development of enhanced skills in critical thinking, communication, leadership and computer literacy.

The Department of Home Science also seeks to provide students opportunities for growth beyond the classroom through a wide range of extracurricular activities, programmes and services through the maintenance of environment, cultural and intellectual diversity.

The Courses offered under the Department of Home Science prevails in all three Research and Extension centres such as Madurai, Chennai and Coimbatore seeking opportunities for developing Academic Excellence, the students has more scope to get the exposure for research, projects, internship, industrial visit, and placement.

Vision

➤ To endeavor women by inculcating scientific knowledge and skills in the field of Textile, Foods and Nutrition.

Mission

➤ To maximize students’ potential by providing scientifically planned, multidimensional, skill-oriented curriculum to excel in Home Science specializations.

Programmes Offered

• ➤ M.Sc. Foods and Nutrition
• ➤ M.Sc. Textiles and Clothing
• ➤ M.Phil Foods and Nutrition
• ➤ M.Phil Textiles and Clothing
• ➤ Ph.D Foods and Nutrition
• ➤ Ph.D Textiles and Clothing

Highlights of the Programme

• ➤ Hands-on training in multi-speciality hospitals, hotels, bakeries, and fashion institutes.
• ➤ Students are provided opportunities to earn while they learn.
• ➤ Projects, internships, industrial visits, and placement support are part of the curriculum.
• ➤ Collaboration with public and industrial organizations for technical exposure.
• ➤ Participation in national and international programs for self-confidence and skill development.

Funded Research Projects

• ➤ Study on Breakfast Skipping among Adolescent Girls – UGC (₹50,000)
• ➤ Nutritional Deficiency among SC/ST Adolescent Girls – DST SERB (₹25.45 Lakhs)
• ➤ Student Project on Empowering Transgenders – TNSCST (₹7,500)
• ➤ ICT-Based Nutrition Intervention for Slum Adolescents – TNSCST (₹2.1 Lakhs, Ongoing)
• ➤ Gender-Inclusive Textile Recycling – ICSSR (₹10 Lakhs, Ongoing)

Industry Associations for Internship

• ➤ FSSAI, Chennai
• ➤ Meenakshi Mission Hospital, Madurai
• ➤ Patwari Bakers Pvt Ltd, Madurai
• ➤ NIFTEM, Thanjavur
• ➤ Salvation Army Hospital
• ➤ K.G. Hospital, Coimbatore
• ➤ Suvai Dairy & Foods, Coimbatore
• ➤ Deepam Hospitals, Chennai
• ➤ Green Leaf Lab, Coimbatore
• ➤ Jai Sakthi Mills, Coimbatore
• ➤ Vignesh Garments, Coimbatore
• ➤ Mythili’s Bridal Studio
• ➤ Medway Heart Institute
• ➤ Aavin, Ambattur
• ➤ Sen Wins Textiles

Laboratory Facilities

• ➤ Textiles and Clothing Lab – Coimbatore
• ➤ Garment Construction & Pattern Making Lab
• ➤ Food & Nutrition Lab – Coimbatore & Chennai
• ➤ Basic Garment Construction Lab

Programmes & Events Organized

• ➤ International & National Conferences/Seminars
• ➤ Skill Training & Entrepreneurship Development Programs
• ➤ Industrial Visits & Guest Lectures
• ➤ Student Activities – Awareness Campaigns, Diet Counselling, Food Expos
• ➤ Intra & Inter Collegiate Competitions

Student Achievements

• 🏆 Overall Championship – Gandhigram Rural Institute Meet
• 🥈 2nd Runner-Up – American College, Madurai
• 🏅 Overall Championship – Nutrifest 2023, Alpha Hospital Research Centre