Nutrition and dietetics comes under the field of home science. The course focuses on the study of human physiology and nutrients that are required by the body. It is a branch that is related to fitness, health, and healthy eating. People who take interest in this form of medical science can pursue it as a study for a flourishing career as a nutritionist or a dietician. It covers the topics in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics Science and teaches its students how to prepare a proper diet for people, food management, components of a balanced diet, eating habits, and Lifestyle management, among others.
Watch Video| Course | Eligibility | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Dietetics and Nutrition | 10+2 Science (PCB) | 3 years |
| Under Graduate | 10+2 Science (PCB) + 50% Marks | 3 years |
| Post Graduate | Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics with 50% | 2 years |
| Post Graduate Diploma | Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics with 55% | 1 year |
| Ph. D. | Post Graduate in Nutrition & Dietetics | 3-5 years |
Some reputed colleges and institutes conduct entrance test for admission to the course and some gives admission on Merit Basis.
Depending on the type of institute/quota, fees can range from excluding lodging/boarding expenses are:
Teamwork skills.
Keen interest in the impact of diet on health.
Good interpersonal skills.
Communication skills, including the ability to explain complex things simply.
An understanding of science.
Business skills for freelance work.
Following are the various job profiles offered to graduates and post graduates in Dietetics and Nutrition:
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics
M.Sc. in Dietetics and Nutrition
Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics and Nutrition
Gujarat University Navrangpura, Ahmedabad (https://www.gujaratuniversity.ac.in)
MSU - The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara (https://msubaroda.ac.in)
S.P.T.M. college of Arts and Science (http://sptmc.in)
Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune (https://sspu.ac.in)
D.Y.Patil University, Mumbai (https://www.dypatiledu.com)
Dr. BMN College of Home Science (https://www.bmncollege.com)
Savitri Bai Phule Pune University, Pune (http://www.unipune.ac.in)
Jaipur National University (https://www.jnujaipur.ac.in)
Assam Down Town University, Guwahati (https://adtu.in)
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (https://www.pau.edu)
National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad (https://www.nin.res.in)
Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi (http://www.ihe-du.com)
G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar (https://www.gbpuat.ac.in)
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All the students, teachers and guardians should note that the above mentioned websites and information on various colleges / universities may change under the rules and regulations of the education department.
