Nutrition & Dietetics: Course Details, Admission, Fees, Eligibility, Syllabus, Jobs & Salary

About Nutrition & Dietetics

Nutrition and Dietetics is a field in medicine science that helps in keeps individuals fit. There are various programmes in this field that are offered at graduate as well as postgraduate levels. The programmes covers various subjects like human physiology and nutrients that are required by the body. Food technology and biochemistry are an essential part of the programme.

These courses enable individuals to create a diet plan and help individuals as well as members of an organization to follow a proper diet to keep themselves fit. There various opportunities in this field and a lot of scope for private clinics as well.

Types of Nutrition & Dietetics Courses:

Name of the Course	Type of Course	Duration
Certificate in Dietetics	Certificate Course	1 year
Diploma in Diet Assistant	Diploma Course	1 year
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics	Diploma Course	3 years
B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics	Undergraduate Degree Course	3 years
B.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics	Undergraduate Degree Course	3 years
M.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics	Postgraduate Degree Course	2 years
M.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition	Postgraduate Degree Course	2 years
PGDM in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition	Postgraduate Diploma Course	2 years
PG Diploma in Dietetics	Postgraduate Diploma Course	1 year
PG Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health	Postgraduate Diploma Course	1 year

Nutrition & Dietetics Eligibility Criteria

Certificate, Undergraduate Diploma and Degree Courses:

Candidates can apply for undergraduate diploma, degree and certificates courses after passing class 12 board exams.
Admission to 3-year diploma programmes offered by some government institutes is done on the basis of state level entrance exam.
Admission to certificate and short-term diploma programmes is done directly after candidates have passed 10+2 exams.
For B.Sc. programmes, it is essential for students to study Physics, Chemistry, Biology till class 12.
Some of the institutes offer B.Sc. courses in Nutrition and Dietetics on the basis of entrance exams, however others conduct admission on the basis of marks secured by applicants in class 12.

Post Graduate Degree Courses:

Candidates who have pursued B.Sc. in this field with at least 45% marks can apply for M.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Admission to this programme is done on the basis of entrance exams. Some of the reputed institutes also conduct personal interviews to shortlist candidates for these programmes.
Direct admission without entrance exams and personal interviews are also possible at some institutes.
Post Graduate Diploma Courses:
Aspiring candidates can apply for PG diploma programmes after completing their graduation in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Some of the institutes also offer this programme to candidates who have pursued diploma courses in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Nutrition & Dietetics Syllabus

Popular Subjects:

Principles of Nutrition	Quantity Food Service and Physical Facilities	Environmental Studies
Community Nutrition	Food Science	Fundamental Computer Concepts and Windows
Food Microbiology	Food Service Management	Human Physiology
Post-Harvest Technology	Chemistry	Dietetics
Family Meal Management	Biochemistry	Food Quality Control
Food Preservation

Career Options and Job Prospects

With increasing urbanization and medical problems amongst working individuals rising, a need for proper nutrition is dire. Dietitians are gaining a lot of importance amongst the urban crowd as the young generation of India is realizing the importance of a healthy diet and value of getting proper nutrients.

Therefore, private dietitians and nutrition consultants are earning a lot of money in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. Hospitals also hire professionals in this field. A lot of corporate companies also hire nutritionists in order to keep their employees healthy and active. Following are some of the profiles that nutritionists and dietitians can seek:

Consultants
Food Show Host
Researcher
Therapeutic Dietitian
Sports Nutritionist
Administrative Nutritionist
Nutritional Sales Executive
Nutrition Trainer

Salaries in this domain right after graduation varies from Rs. 1.5 lakh to Rs. 2.5 lakh. However, private practitioners can earn good money through clinics and proper advertisement i.e. up to Rs. 4.5 lakhs per year. Experienced professionals earn more money and can also apply for higher education abroad.

Nutrition & Dietetics - Course Overview