Master of Science (MSc)
Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics

Scope of the Programme

The course is designed to develop academic talent leading to challenging and rewarding professional life. The program is designed to provide inter disciplinary and applied platform to the students with an opportunity to develop professional life.

Goals and objectives of the Programme

• The main objective of the program is to cultivate quality human resource in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics and develop the Department as Centre for advanced studies in various branches of Food Science & Nutrition.
• The broad goal of teaching and training of Postgraduate students in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics is to enable the student acquire sound knowledge in the subject and develop practical skills to contribute effectively in the fields of Applied Nutrition and Dietetics, Academics, Industry and Research
• Prepare the students to hold responsible and superior positions which require the advanced knowledge in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Specific learning objectives and learning output is given for each Course in the syllabus

Eligibility

• Graduates with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade in any of the following qualifications from UGC Recognized University may apply for MSC Applied Nutrition & Dietetics program
• The candidates who have passed the three-year B.Sc. degree examination of any University recognized by University Grant Commission (UGC) with Food Science and Nutrition/ Home Science/ Chemistry/ Zoology/ Bioscience/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Life Science
• The candidates obtained BAMS/ MBBS/ BNYS/ B.Sc. Nursing degree. / BTech in Food Technology / Food Science
Selection of candidates shall be on merit basis (Overall percentage of marks in the qualifying examination excluding languages).

Career outcomes

• Describe and explain the importance of Applied Nutrition and Dietetics and its role in our daily life and the importance of Applied Nutrition and Dietetics in Health Care Sector, Industry, Research institutions, Defense and other National Laboratories involving Research and Development
• The basic theoretical foundations, advanced courses and laboratory skills will help the students to pursue higher studies in advanced areas of Applied Nutrition and Dietetics.
• The knowledge acquired by them will help them to get jobs in various HealthCare Sectors/Pharmaceutical/FMCG Industries where the knowledge of Applied Nutrition and Dietetics is very essential
• The outgoing post-graduates can start a small scale entrepreneurship involving contract Research, Product development, Standardization techniques, Diet Counseling, etc.
• Acquire knowledge on the use of analytical Instruments and interpretation of observed data.

Programme highlights

Provide a strong foundation and understanding of the functioning of food commodities, Food Science, Nutrition, Dietetics, Exercise schemes, diet therapy, nutrition counselling, obesity control, food processing and preserving technology etc. by offering a comprehensive curriculum.

Develops professional knowledge and skills in Food Science, Nutrition, Dietetics,Exercise schemes, diet therapy, nutrition counselling, obesity control, food processing and preserving technology etc. by adopting learner centered pedagogical practices.

Develops competency in students to pursue higher level programmes such as MS, M.Sc, PhD or other Master Programmes in Food Science and Nutrition. Enhance employability and to be able to take up challenging job assignments. Develops the conceptual and practical skills of the students aimed at the intellectual pursuitof knowledge of Food Science and Nutrition.

Helps to understand methods and processes of food technology is every area of activity. Expose them to the areas of application of knowledge in business firms and industrial organizations.