B.Sc Clinical Nutrition

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition

B.Sc Clinical Nutrition or Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition is an Under-Graduate Nutrition and Dietetics program.  The minimum duration of the Clinical Nutrition program is three years. The Bachelor of Science course in Clinical Nutrition contains comprehensive reviews, clinical research, case observations, and other types of papers written by experts in the field of nutrition and health care practitioners involved in the delivery of specialized nutrition support.

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.

B.Sc Clinical Nutrition Eligibility

• Aspiring students must have passed their 10+2 examination in the science stream from a recognized school board.
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA at their Intermediate level.

B.Sc Clinical Nutrition Syllabus

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

B.Sc Clinical Nutrition Colleges

• The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
• Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
• Avinashilingam University - Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore
• Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur

B.Sc Clinical Nutrition Course Suitability

• They should be able to review, assess and modify nutritional treatment plans; conduct patient assessments and administer treatment plans.
• They must be able to keep abreast of emerging trends, directions, and studies regarding dietary guidelines. 
• They should be able to develop and evaluate nutritional programs for patients and staff; establish and develop nutritional protocols and procedures.

How is the B.Sc Clinical Nutrition Course Beneficial?

• After passing the course they can for further master’s degrees and then for research work in the subject of their choice.
• The course is beneficial to know that eating habits play a major role in the development of certain chronic diseases, including heart disease, obesity, cancer, and diabetes.
• They can also have jobs in various clinics and hospitals run by both the government and private people there.

B.Sc Clinical Nutrition Employment Areas

• Education and Public Relations
• Food Industry / Food Service Field
• Government / Private Hospitals / Health Care Field
• Hotels and Catering Firms
• Research & Development Centres
• Social Welfare Organizations

B.Sc Clinical Nutrition Job Types

• Administrative Nutritionist
• Consultant
• Food Show Host
• Nutrition Trainer
• Public Health/Community Dietitian
• Researcher
• Sports Nutritionist
• Therapeutic Dietitian

Advanced Courses in B.Sc Clinical Nutrition

• M.Sc Applied Nutrition
• M.Sc Nutrition and Dietetics