B.Sc Applied Nutrition

Bachelor of Science in Applied Nutrition

B.Sc Applied Nutrition or Bachelor of Science in Applied Nutrition is an Undergraduate in Nutrition and Dietetics. 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 Applied Nutrition course is career-orienting in nature that provides many opportunities after its completion.

B.Sc Applied Nutrition Eligibility

• Aspiring students must have completed their 10+2 examination with science or its equivalent stream from a recognized Board.
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 70% aggregate marks at their Intermediate level.
• Some of the reputed institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

B.Sc Applied Nutrition Syllabus

Syllabus of Applied Nutrition as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

B.Sc Applied Nutrition College

• Osmania University - OU, Hyderabad
• Sindhu Degree College of Women, Hyderabad 

B.Sc Applied Nutrition Course Suitability

• Students who want to combine a study of nutrition with a concentration in other areas of study like Health and Exercise Sciences, Gerontology, Paediatrics, 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 the B.Sc Applied Nutrition Course Beneficial?

• It is beneficial to those who are 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 and a Ph.D. degree
• They can work in the 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, office cafeterias, etc.

B.Sc Applied Nutrition Employment Areas

• Airlines and Railway
• Community Development Program
• Food Industry
• Hotels
• Health Care Centres
• Private Hospitals
• Public Health Departments
• Non-Governmental Organization
• School & Colleges

B.Sc Applied Nutrition Job Types

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

Advanced Course in B.Sc Applied Nutrition

• M.Sc Applied Nutrition