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Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics or PGDCND is a one year diploma course which prepares the students to offer medical nutrition therapy and to plan diets that can be used to enhance health and also for disease prevention. Areas of study may include nutrition science, clinical dietetics, community nutrition, food science, and research methods. The students receive wealth knowledge about the application of nutrition concepts, nutrition assessment, therapeutic diets, nutrition education and counselling. The program also carries a compulsory rotatory internship that will afford more clinical exposure. A number of reputed colleges and universities in India have included this course in their curriculum and also provided with full time as well as with part time options.
The minimum education requirement with consideration for this course is a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics, Home Science, Nursing, Medicine or any related field. Acceptable exams include; PGD CET, TANCA, CUET, BHU PET, JNUEE, IP University CET etc.Some institutions the qualifying written test/interviews for screening candidates for the PGDCND program is conducted by the respective institute. Candidates with sound academic background having sound interest in healthcare and allied sciences are well suited to complete this job oriented diploma course.
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics |
| Duration | 1-2 years |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, or related fields with minimum 50% marks |
| Top Colleges | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jamia Hamdard University, University of Delhi, SNDT Women's University, Manipal Academy of Higher Education |
| Entrance Exam | Entrance test conducted by respective colleges or universities, NEET PG, AIIMS PG |
1. A Bachelor of Science qualification in Food Science, Food Science and Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics or any other related field or discipline with a minimum pass of fifty-five (55) percent.
2. Home science graduates who have specialized in food and nutrition are also qualified to apply for this course when they have BSc Home Science Food and Nutrition.
3. Candidates with other BSc degrees can also apply for the position provided that they have obtained their Post Graduate Certificate Course in Nutrition from a reputed institute.
4. Candidates having a Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Master in Clinical Nutrition, M.Sc Food Science & Nutrition can also apply for this post graduate diploma course.
5. Education qualification: Applicants must have subjects studying during the bachelor’s degree such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, nutrition, and physiology.
6. Candidates must be healthy with sound body and speech. Some institutes may also require work experience in hospitals or clinics as one of the prerequisites.
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Clinical Nutrition | Nutrition assessment, nutritional biochemistry, clinical nutrition management |
| Diet Therapy | Therapeutic diets, meal planning, diet counseling |
| Nutrition Research | Research methodology, biostatistics, nutritional epidemiology |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy | Nutrition management of diseases, enteral and parenteral nutrition |
| Public Health Nutrition | Community nutrition, nutrition education, health promotion |
| Food Science and Technology | Food chemistry, food microbiology, food processing and preservation |
| Nutritional Biochemistry | Macronutrients, micronutrients, nutritional metabolism |
| Clinical Dietetics | Hospital dietetics, clinical dietetic practice, nutrition support |
| Pediatric and Geriatric Nutrition | Nutrition in pediatrics, nutrition in geriatrics, special diets |
| Nutrition and Disease Management | Nutrition and chronic diseases, nutrition and acute diseases |
| Food Service Management | Food service systems, menu planning, food safety and quality control |
| Employment Specialties | Average Compensation | Positions & Careers |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical | 60,000 | Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition Therapist |
| Dietetics | 58000 | Dietitian, Food Service Dietitian |
| International Sports Nutrition | 62,000 | Sports Dietitian, Performance Nutritionist |
| Geriatric Nutrition | 63,000 | Geriatric Dietitian, Aging Services Dietitian |
| Food and Nutrition | 67,000 | Public Health Nutritionist, Community Nutritionist |
