B.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics

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Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics

Duration

3 Years

Level

Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

10+2

B.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics or Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics is an Under-Graduate Nutrition and Dietetics course. Nutrition is the process in which the necessary materials are given to cells and organisms to support life. B.Sc. nutrition and dietetics studies the relationship between the body as well as food.

Subjects covered under this degree are chemistry, biochemistry, food science and technology, dairy technology, polymer chemistry, etc. The duration of the Bachelor of Science course in Nutrition & Dietetics is three years, but it depends on the institute's rules and regulations. The course is very valuable and a career originating in nature opens a lot of job scopes after its completion.

B.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics Eligibility

  • Candidates should have passed the higher secondary examination with Chemistry and Botany / Zoology / Biology / Computer Science / Bio-Chemistry.
  • HSC passed with Nutrition and Dietetics / Home Science / Childcare Psychology / Nursing / Child Care Nutrition as one of the papers only eligible or other examinations accepted as equivalent thereto by the Syndicate, subject to such other conditions as may be prescribed for it.

B.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics Syllabus

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

B.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics Semester-I

Sr. No. 

Subjects of Study

1

English Communications

2

Food Science

3

Human Nutrition

4

Practicals

  • Food Science Practical
  • Human Nutrition Practical

B.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics Semester-II

1

Environmental Science 

2

Human Physiology

3

Nutrition Through a Life Cycle

4

Practicals

  • Human Physiology Practical
  • Nutrition Through Life Cycle Practical

B.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics Semester-III

1

Foodservice Management

2

Human Development

3

Principles of Resource Management

4

Practicals

  • Foodservice Management-I Practical
  • Human Development Practical
  • Principles of Resource Management Practical

B.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics Semester-IV

1

Food Microbiology

2

Food Service Management-II

3

Principle of Interior Decoration

4

Practicals

  • Food Microbiology Practical
  • Food Service Management-II Practical
  • Principle of Interior Decoration Practical

B.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics Semester-V

1

Basic Dietetics

2

Sports Nutrition

3

Practicals

  • Basic Dietetics Practical
  • Sports Nutrition Practical

B.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics Semester-VI

1

Advanced Dietetics

2

Food Standard and Quality Control

3

Practicals

  • Advanced Dietetics Practical
  • Food Standard and Quality Control Practical

 

B.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics Colleges

B.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics Course Suitability

  • Candidates who have alertness of mind, team spirit, tact, and compassion also are a good match for it.
  • One should have patience, responsibility, and dedication toward the work.
  • They should have the instinct to help and serve the patient without getting sentimentally attached and have a pleasant smiling face whatever the situation.
  • For those who want to know about the skill sets in nutritional matters and food habits, training in health care units such as hospitals, clinical and community nutrition near doctors, dieticians and clinicians is the most suitable for it.

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

  • It gives a good basis for further higher studies and research in this field such as M.Sc and a Ph.D. degree.
  • Other areas where they can be employed are private sector organizations such as leisure cruise companies and private nursing homes.
  • They can also become a psychiatric nurse and they have to work with patients suffering from emotional and psychological distress.
  • They can go for a job in private sector clinics and hospitals and they also have self-employment.

B.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics Employment Areas

  • Canteen
  • Catering Departments (Star Hotel)
  • Food Service Field
  • Hospitals
  • Health and Recreation Club / Health Care Field / Health Department (Government / Private)
  • Nursing Care Facility
  • Restaurants

B.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics Job Types

  • Area Business Manager
  • Administrative Nutritionist
  • Consultant
  • Food Show Host
  • Medical Representative
  • Nutrition Trainer / Nutritional Sales Executive
  • Public Health / Community Dietitian
  • Researcher
  • Sports Nutritionist
  • Therapeutic Dietitian

Advanced Course in B.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics

After completing PGCC (Clinical Nutrition) you can become :