MSC CLINICAL NUTRITION & DIETETICS

M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics is a postgraduate degree that focuses on nutrition science, diet planning, and the role of food in preventing and managing diseases.

Typical subjects include:

• Human Nutrition

• Clinical Dietetics

• Therapeutic Nutrition

• Nutritional Biochemistry

• Food Science and Food Safety

• Community Nutrition

• Research Methodology

• Nutritional Assessment

• Diet Planning for Diseases (diabetes, heart disease, kidney disorders, obesity, etc.)

Duration

• Usually 2 years (4 semesters) in India.

Career Opportunities

After completing M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, you can work as:

• Clinical Dietitian

• Nutritionist

• Sports Nutritionist

• Public Health Nutritionist

• Research Associate

• Food Quality and Nutrition Consultant

• Diet Counselor in hospitals and wellness centers

• Lecturer (with additional qualifications as required)

Workplaces

• Hospitals

• Clinics

• Fitness and wellness centers

• NGOs and public health organizations

• Food and pharmaceutical companies

• Research institutions

• Educational institutions

Eligibility for M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics:

1. Educational Qualification

You should have a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in a related field such as:

• B.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
• B.Sc. Clinical Nutrition
• B.Sc. Food Science & Nutrition
• B.Sc. Home Science
• B.Sc. Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology (some universities accept these)