M.Sc Food, Nutrition & Dietetics

Master of Science in Food, Nutrition & Dietetics

M.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics or Master of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics is a Post-Graduate Home Science course. Nutrition and Dietetics provide concepts related to human nutrition and help you become an effective learner and practitioner in all fields of dietetic practice.

The Master of Science course in Nutrition & Dietetics also gives you the opportunity to develop advanced skills in the design and implementation of research in the field of human nutrition and dietetics. The Master's degree course in Nutrition & Dietetics is two years and its syllabus is divided into four semesters. The Master of Science degree course in Nutrition & Dietetics provides a lot of job scopes in the very field.

M.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics Eligibility

• The basic eligibility criterion for pursuing a Master of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics degree is B.H.Sc / Bachelor of Science in Home Science with specialization in the related field accredited by ICAR.
• Some reputed colleges and institutes conduct entrance examinations for admission to the Master of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics degree courses.

M.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics Syllabus

Syllabus of Nutrition & Dietetics as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics Colleges

• Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad
• Berhampur University, Berhampur
• Lovely Professional University - LPU, Jalandhar
• Manipal University, Manipal

M.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics Course Suitability

• Those who have the ability to understand how to deal with people inform and guide them about the diet they should take to improve their general health, avoid certain diseases, or keep existing ailments in control.
• A man should have an interest in food and food preparation, good communication skills to communicate with people individually and in groups, and good writing skills for producing reports, leaflets, etc are essential.
• They should have patience and genuine concern for fellow beings, planning and administrative skills, and organizational ability.
• Candidates who want to work in nutrition possess the ability to listen to people with an open mind and use that information to help them with their eating.

How is the M.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics Course Beneficial?

• The Master of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics also gives the opportunity to develop advanced skills in the design and implementation of research in the field of human nutrition and dietetics.
• The degree serves as a basis for further higher studies in this field such as Ph.D. and M.Phil.
• They can also join teaching professions in schools, colleges/universities; to become a lecturer at the college/university level they must have to pass a NET exam conducted by UGC, New Delhi.
• There are many careers in the food service field which include food catering service, restaurants, etc. where professionals can do menu planning, monitor food preparation, etc.

M.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics Employment Areas

• Athletes Camps
• Factories
• Government Sector
• Gyms, Slimming Centres
• Hostels
• Hospitals / Health Department
• Mass Media
• Private Consultant/Practitioner
• Schools / Colleges
• Sports and Health Clubs
• Teaching, Research, and Development

M.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics Job Types

• Clinical Dietitian / Consultant Dietitian / Community Dietitian / Management Dietitian
• Manager - CNC Production & Programming
• Nutrition Research Scientist / Nutrition Sales Executive
• Product Manager - Nutrition
• Trainee Nutrition Sales Executive