M.Sc Clinical Nutrition

Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition

M.Sc Clinical Nutrition or Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition is a Post-Graduate Nutrition and Dietetics course. Clinical nutrition is concerned with therapeutic uses for nutrition, usually in medical settings as part of a complete health care program. Clinical nutritionists create effective nutrition plans that work toward health outcomes such as disease prevention and treatment, strengthening of the immune system, and nourishment of those unable to care for themselves.

Candidates will be knowledgeable in nourishment, detoxification, fluid and electrolyte balance, blood types, anti-oxidants, anti-stress disorders, physical fitness, infectious diseases, and mental performance. The duration of the course is two years and it has four semesters syllabus. The course offers many career opportunities to the candidates after its completion.

M.Sc Clinical Nutrition Eligibility

• Students should be passed in Bachelor of Science in Home Science and courses related to Nutrition and Dietetics and Food Service Management and Dietetics.
• In some famous institutes, there is an entrance examination for admission to their Master of Science Degree courses.

M.Sc Clinical Nutrition Syllabus

Syllabus of Clinical Nutrition course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Sc Clinical Nutrition Colleges

• Dr. B.M.N. College of Home Science, Mumbai
• Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University - Churchgate, Mumbai
• Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore
• Sri Ramachandra University / Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai

M.Sc Clinical Nutrition Course Suitability

• 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.
• Candidates should have patience and genuine concern for fellow beings.
• They should also have planning and administrative skills and organizational ability.
• Dieticians need to be fit and healthy and able to work as team members.

How is the M.Sc Clinical Nutrition Course Beneficial?

• Beneficial to provide a comprehensive professional education that focuses on nutrition and its application in prevention and disease management that prepares graduates to practice in a wide range of clinical, consulting, and industry settings.
• Also beneficial for further studies such as M.Phil. and Ph.D.
• Suitable to prepare individuals to apply the principles of dietetics and the biomedical and nutrition sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs as part of clinical treatment and therapy programs, and to manage healthcare facility food services.
• They can have jobs supervising meals and preparations in schools and hospitals.

M.Sc Clinical Nutrition Employment Areas

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

M.Sc Clinical Nutrition Job Types

• Account Executive
• Assistant Sensory Scientist
• Area Business Manager / Regional Sales Manager
• Bio-Care Nutrition Specialist
• Clinical Nutritionist / Nutrition Adviser
• Flavor Scientist - Technologist
• Head - Sales-Nutrition Business
• Medical Representative / Dietician
• Medical Representative - Nutrition
• Senior Clinical Research Associate