Master of Science in Nutrition and Health

Program Description

M.Sc. Nutrition & Health has been offered to impart to eligible candidates advanced skills in Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition, Community Nutrition and Critical evaluation through integration of nutrition, dietetics, and research through hands-on training in multispecialty hospitals under the supervision of expert dietitian and nutritionist. The advanced study through this course will forge a connection between medicine, chemistry, and food, focusing on the good and bad effects of alimentation on the human body. The course of study for M.Sc. Nutrition & Health shall extend over a period of four semesters (two academic years). The model curriculum prescribed by UGC and approved by Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Haryana includes in-depth study of Macro nutrients, Micronutrients, food analysis, advanced diet therapy, food and dairy microbiology, nutrition and immunity and many more.

Candidates are required to attain at least 75% attendance in individual courses considering theory and practical separately to be eligible to appear for the respective examinations. Students have to complete 200 hours of internship either in hospitals or in food industries.

Programme Educational Objectives

Students will be able to:

PEO1- Acquire in-depth knowledge in the field of nutrition and health complemented by the appropriate skills and attributes.

PEO2- Understand the applications of nutritional sciences in clinical interventions, communication for health promotion, food service management, food science and processing.

PEO3- Inculcate the essential skill sets as a nutritionist to help improve people’s health and well-being through practical/clinical exposure.

PEO4- Comprehend methods of assessing nutritional requirements and diet planning for patients with different ailments/needs.

PEO5- Reify communication and writing skills for professional accomplishments as a nutritionist.

Programme Outcomes

PO1- Demonstrate knowledge and skills acquired through study of nutrition and health to address nutrition-related problems in different groups, cultures and societies.

PO2- Recognize and apply acquired skills/concepts/principles of nutrition sciences in prescribing diet to Pediatric to Geriatric population.

PO3- Lead actively a team of in various interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary health care areas.

PO4- Create, select and apply advanced tools and techniques to solve nutrition related issues for the welfare of diverse communities.

PO5- Understand and appreciate the role of nutritionists in the development of a healthy society.

PO6- Undertake public health care projects and camps for extending awareness in society about nutrition and health.

PO7- Understand ethical practice as nutritionist in professional and social contexts that govern decision making and respect for the dignity of the patient.

PO8- Demonstrate excellent communication skills with effective exchange of professional information

PO9- Recognize the need to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broadest context of technological change in the field of nutrition through continuing education and research.

Programme Highlights

Well-designed program curriculum is taught by qualified & experienced faculty and clinical experts; adequate theoretical knowledge to plan lab investigations rationally in any clinical set up and carry out and interpret the results; research training program for students; industry/clinical exposure in healthcare organizations of repute.

Core Modules

Human Nutrition Advanced clinical and therapeutic Nutrition, Nutritional biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Service Management, and Food and community Science.

Career Avenue:

A Nutrition Professional offers direction to individuals, families, and associations on the most proficient method to change food, way of life, and attitude for ideal wellbeing advancement. They can work with an authorized medical services supplier to assist people with recently analyzed sickness perceive biochemical cumbersome nature and harmfulness which lead to chronic frailty.

Clinical Dietician/ Chief Nutritionist- You have Career Opportunities as a Nutritionist in Public Sector Healthcare organizations as Clinical Dietician at Govt. Hospitals and Medical Colleges; Public Health Nutritionist; Programme officers/supervisors in Social Welfare Departments; Chief Nutritionist/Project Assistant in developmental NGOs like UNICEF, Save the Children, United Nations Development Programme, World Food Programme, ACF (Action against Hunger/ACF International), CRY (Child Rights and You); Sports Nutritionist at Sports Authority of India; Health Worker/ Nutrition Educator; Research Projects / Statistical Centers

Nutrition Consultant/Analyst-Aside from Public area you have numerous chances in Private Sector Healthcare Associations as Clinical Nutritionist/Registered Dietician; Bariatric Surgery Nutritionist; Nutrition Consultant/Analyst; Health/Diet Coach. Food & Beverage Manager (F&B); Sensory Analyst; Nutraceuticals/Nutritional supplements Entrepreneur; Diabetic Educator; Nutritionist in schools; Freelance Nutritionist; Media and Publishing houses

Self-Entrepreneurial Opportunities - Not just this you can have Self-Entrepreneurial Opportunities as Nutrition Post Graduates can begin their own OPD based Diet Clinics or even set up a outsource based OPD and IPD Facility in emergency clinics going from general to super-specialty to fame Services.

Academician -In order to pursue your studies for better job opportunities and to become academician, Clinical Research courses, PhD. provision is also there. These research scholars can be known as scientists and they have greater responsibilities and sharp acquaintances.

Scientific writer -If you would prefer not to get into research or some other specialized field, you can take up the job of a logical author or scientific writer/content writer. This job will allow you an opportunity to report noteworthy and energizing records in the field. You will research, composing and altering logical news, highlights, and articles in an unmistakable, brief and precise way.

Eligibility Criteria (National and International Students)

The candidate should possess one of the following qualifications or an equivalent degree from a recognized university or accrediting body:

• B.Sc. in Nutrition and Health
• B.Sc. Nursing
• B.Sc. Home Science
• B.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
• B.Sc. Foods & Nutrition

Any other qualification approved by the GDGU as equivalent to any of the above examinations. In addition, candidates will have to successfully complete the Goenka Aptitude Test for Admission (GATA) and appear for a personal interview.