byGaganDeep
Updated on - 2 Jul, 2024
Nutrition and dietetics is an undergraduate program that takes 3 years and it deals with the science behind nutrition and planning of diets. The curriculum offers an in-depth understanding of human nutrition, the nature of food, nutrients, human physiology, metabolism, and community nutrition activities. They develop competencies and skills in nutritional assessment, communication skills in counselling, diet prescriptions for therapeutic diets, knowledge and application of hygiene standards and research in nutrition. Essential courses include Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Nutrition across the life span, Nutrition in the prevention and treatment of diseases, Hygiene and nutrition, and Food science.
Qualifying entrance examination accepted for admission include NEET UG, AIIMS MBBS, JIPMER MBBS, State and Institutional Quota Examinations. The criterion of eligibility may differ from one college to another; however, the basic requirements include the students passing the 10+2 Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects; and scoring not less than 50% of the total marks in aggregate.
| Highlight | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) |
| Duration | 3-4 years |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with Science stream (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) |
| Top Colleges | Lady Irwin College (Delhi), Institute of Home Economics (Delhi), Mount Carmel College (Bangalore), St. Joseph's College of Home Science (Mumbai), National Institute of Nutrition (Hyderabad) |
1. Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in Science Stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in 10+2 level.
2. There might be certain colleges that may demand mathematics as an essential subject in 10+2 level.
3. The admission of students into most colleges offering this course is open to all ages of students including mature aged students.
4. It is also open to students from other faculties like arts and commerce after passing a bridge course in science.
5. The admission is open to any person who has completed at least 17 years of age on or before the 31st of December of the year of admission as per University Grants Commission Regulations.
6. The institute offers this course and has its own admission test, then the students have to qualify the same in addition to the above.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Nutrition | Basic Concepts of Nutrition, Nutrients and their Functions, Dietary Guidelines |
| Human Physiology | Digestive System, Metabolism, Nutrient Absorption, Endocrine System |
| Food Science | Food Composition, Food Processing and Preservation, Food Safety and Quality Control |
| Biochemistry | Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Vitamins and Minerals, Enzyme Functions |
| Clinical Nutrition | Nutritional Assessment, Diet Therapy for Various Diseases, Nutrition Support in Clinical Settings |
| Community Nutrition | Public Health Nutrition, Nutritional Epidemiology, Nutrition Programs and Policies, Malnutrition |
| Diet Planning and Management | Meal Planning, Diet Counseling, Nutritional Requirements across Life Stages, Food Service Management |