The Department was established in 1994 to cater to the need of the fast growing food industries in the country and also to meet the ever-growing demand for food scientists & technologists in government, research and educational establishments. The department over the years has developed research in collaboration with universities in Germany, Britain and USA. It constantly arranges workshops and seminars on Food Science. The department enjoys a very good rapport with both national and multinational food industries in Pakistan.
The department offers three-years B.Sc. (Hons.) degree programme leading to a one year M.Sc. degree programme in Food Science & Technology.