B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics
A B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics is a three-year program that spans six semesters. The program focuses on the study of Nutrition and Dietetics Science in implementing functions like food management, diet preparation, and lifestyle management, among other things. A B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics can open doors to several interesting career options for you. Moreover, as the food industry evolves to feed more and more people a focus on nutrition is taking shape within the industry. Amidst this groundbreaking change in how we consume food, you can be among the professionals driving change through your skills.
Program Objective
- To study the fundamentals of the science of nutrition about macro and micronutrients.
- To develop skills and confidence to make informed decisions about healthy diet in health and disease.
- To learn the composition and chemistry of different foods and changes that occur during the cooking/processing of foods.
- To apply the knowledge of food microbiology, sanitation, and hygiene in food production and service.
- To understand the working and management of the dietary departments of the various organizations.
Career Information
After passing your twelfth class, a course in nutrition and dietetics can offer you an exciting career opportunity. A degree in Home Science or Hotel Management would take you to higher levels of knowledge regarding nutrition and dietetics. For a career, initially, this may be a low paying job. But once you have picked up and gained experience, there is a lot of scope and you may earn quite well and travel abroad as well.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA :
12th Pass (Science with any group)
JOB PROSPECTS:
As a career, hotels, cruise lines, hospitals, nursing homes and government health departments recruit nutrition and dietetics professionals for a good salary. If you join a shipping company such as Shell, Maersk or their subsidiary companies that run tourist ships along with logistics et al., you would get the opportunity to travel to several co
Course Details
| SEM-I | SEM-II | SEM-III | SEM-IV | SEM-V | SEM-VI |
| English I (H.L) | English II (H.L) | Nutrition for Life Span | Advanced Chemistry | Biochemistry | Community Nutrition |
| Applied Science | Human Physiology | Consumer Studies | Food Microbiology | Human Nutrition-II | Nutrition Exercise & Fitness |
| Design & Aesthetics | Textile Science & Apparel Design | Family Dynamics | Human Nutrition-I | Medical Nutrition Therapy-II | Behavior & Lifestyle Management |
| Life Span Development | Fundamentals of Food Science & Nutrition | Media Skill Development | Medical Nutrition Therapy-I | Dietetic Applications | Professional Applications in Nutrition & Dietetics (Internship) |
| Environment Studies | Extension & Communication | Fabric Ornamentation & Accessory Design | Institutional Food Service Management | Recent Advances in Nutrition & Dietetics (Seminar) | |
| Women’s Studies |