B.Sc. (Applied Nutrition)
Bachelor of Science in Applied Nutrition

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B.Sc. Applied Nutrition or Bachelor of Science in Applied Nutrition is an undergraduate Nutrition and Dietics. Nutrition is the scientific study of the metabolic and physiological responses of the body to a diet. Subjects usually studied under this degree are Food Science, Basic Cookery, Human Nutrition, Biochemistry, Management of Resources, Dietetics, Community Nutrition, Food Service Management, Human Development, Physiology, Food Microbiology, Food Analysis, Clinical Nutrition, Hygiene and Sanitation, etc.  The course is career orienting in nature that provides many opportunities after its completion.

B.Sc. Applied Nutrition Eligibility

• 10+2 with science or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 70%.
• Some reputed colleges and institutes do conduct entrance examination to get admission to their B.Sc.  degree course.

B.Sc. Applied Nutrition Syllabus

The following are study related subjects:-

B.Sc. Applied Nutrition Course Suitability

• Student those who want to combine a study of nutrition with a concentration in another area of study like Health and Exercise Sciences, Gerontology, Pediatrics, Weight Management, and Food Service Management are suitable for it.
• They should have good communication skills to communicate with people individually and in groups and good writing skills for producing reports, leaflets etc. are essential.
• One should have patience and genuine concern for fellow beings.
• They should also have planning and administrative skills and organizational ability.

How is B.Sc. Applied Nutrition Course Beneficial?

• It is beneficial to those who prepared for careers as health professionals, providing consultative services in areas relating to nutrition and food product development relating to nutritional issues.
• It is also beneficial for further studies such as M.Sc., M.Phill, Ph.D.
• They can work in Food service field, Institutional Catering, Health Care field, Research & Development and Social Welfare.
• Catering is another field where Nutrition and dietetics professionals are needed to plan, supervise and prepare nutritious and well-balanced meals for schools, colleges, factories or office cafeterias etc.

B.Sc. Applied Nutrition Employment Areas

• Public Health Departments
• International Organizations
• Non-Governmental Organizations
• Community Development Program
• Multi National Companies
• Own Private Practice
• Food Industry
• Consultant for Private Companies
• Private Hospitals
• Airlines and Railways
• Hotels
• Health Care Centers
• Counselors in Schools
• School
• Colleges & Health Care Centers

B.Sc. Applied Nutrition Job Types

• Dietitian & Nutritionist
• Research Assistant
• Lab Technician
• Clinical Nutritionist
• Physiotherapist
• Teacher-Nutrition