The Food and Nutritional Science Department was founded in 2003 E.C. at Wallaga University, Shambu Campus, under the Faculty of Agriculture. The program was developed to address the shortage of professionals and skilled man power in the fields of food and nutrition. It provides students with a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of food science, technology, and applied nutrition. The department offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Under graduate program: B.Sc. in Food and Nutritional Sciences
- Postgraduate program: M.Sc. in Post-Harvest Technology
Mission: To be a major contributor to the development of the country by producing competent, competitive and innovative professionals in practical and student-oriented teaching methods.
Vision: The vision of the department is to be center of excellence in knowledge generation and dissemination in regard of Food and Nutrition