M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition

M.Sc.(CN)

School of Allied Health Sciences

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  • Duration

    1 Years

  • Eligibility

    B.Sc. with 4 year program in the relevant subject with 50% Marks

  • Selection Procedure

    Merit +PI

Pedagogy

  • Student-Centered Learning

    Focus on the needs, interests, and learning styles of students. Encourage active participation and critical thinking rather than relying solely on teacher-directed instruction.

  • Constructive Approach

    Promote learning by allowing students to construct their own understanding and knowledge through experience and exploration.

  • Collaborative Learning

    Encourage teamwork and group activities where students can learn from each other. This fosters communication, problem-solving skills, and diverse perspectives.

  • Formative Assessment

    Use regular, low-stakes assessments to gauge student understanding and progress that identifies areas that need improvement and to adapt teaching strategies accordingly.

  • ICT based Teaching

    Utilize digital tools and resources to enhance learning. This can include multimedia presentations, videos, animation, etc.

  • Experiential Learning

    Provide hands-on, real-world experiences through projects, field trips, or simulations to make learning more relevant and engaging.

Program Outcomes

Disciplinary Knowledge

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of therapeutic diets, public health nutrition, new product development, and food analysis and food safety.

Critical thinking in patientcare

Employ critical thinking and analytical reasoning while applying knowledge of nutrition, dietetics, food safety and quality control to hospital settings, food industry and food service establishments.

Communication skills in patientcare

Use the ways to communication, their ideas in writing as well as orally with the clients/ patients, food handlers, policy makers and stake holders.

Research related Skills

Apply the skills to undertake research in the area of clinical dietetics, public health nutrition, food product development and take up research projects in hospitals and community.

Cooperation and team Work

Choose to work effectively and respectfully with the team of doctors, fellow dietitians, paramedical staff, other health care providers, food analysts, management, technicians, engineers and workers.

Information and digital literacy in nutrition

Develop skills in preparing awareness material for promoting health, food safety, hygiene and sanitation through the use of digital platforms.

Moral and ethical awareness

Judge unbiased and truthful dietary counselling, ethically handle client information and carry out objective food quality evaluation.

Problem Solving Skills

Design of different tools such as audio-visual aids and community programs for promotion of safe food consumption, nutrition and health among the different groups of the society.

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Career Paths

Clinical Dietitian/Nutritionist

Healthcare Consultant/Quality check consultant

Public Health Nutritionist

Corporate Wellness Consultant

Entrepreneur

Academics

Curriculum

Curriculum Structure M.Sc Clinical Nutrition

Course Category Course Title Credits
CORE Human Nutrition Requirement 4
CORE Nutrition Through Life Cycle 4
CORE/MD Nutritional Biochemistry 4
CORE Practical I (Human Nutrition Requirement) 1
CORE Practical II (Nutrition Through Life Cycle) 1
CORE Practical III (Nutritional Biochemistry) 1
DSE/MD Food Chemistry
Human Anatomy and Physiology
3
SEC Research Methodology 2
VAC Waste Management
Health and Wellness
2
Total Credits 22

DSE: Discipline specific elective, SEC: skill enhancement courses, VAC: value added course

Course Category Course Title Credits
CORE Advanced Nutrition 4
CORE Food Science and Food Processing 4
CORE Dietetics and Therapeutic Nutrition 4
CORE Practical I (Advanced Nutrition) 1
CORE Practical II (Food Science and Food Processing) 1
CORE Practical III (Dietetics and Therapeutic Nutrition) 1
DSE Internship
Field Project
4
AEC Statistics for Nutritionists 2
Extracurricular activity (EC) Mandatory Qualifying Non Credit but graded course
Total 21

DSE: Discipline specific elective, AEC: Ability enhancement courses

Course Category Course Title Credits
CORE Diet Engineering 4
CORE/MD Food Microbiology and Food Safety 4
CORE Institutional Food Management 4
CORE Practical I (Diet Engineering) 1
CORE/MD Practical II (Food Microbiology And Food Safety) 1
CORE Practical III (Institutional Food Management) 1
DSE Community Health and Nutrition
Public Health Nutrition
3
SEC Entrepreneurship Development 2
VAC Digital and Technological Solution
Understanding India
2
Total 22

DSE: Discipline specific elective, SEC: skill enhancement courses, VAC: value added courses

Course Category Course Title Credits
CORE Sports Nutrition 4
CORE Nutrition Communication and Diet Counseling 4
CORE Practical (Sports Nutrition) 1
CORE Practical II (Nutrition Communication and Diet Counseling) 1
DSE Dissertation
Research Project
6
AEC Academic and Technical Writing 2
SEC Hospital Training 2
Co curricular Activity (CC) Mandatory Qualifying Non Credit but graded course.
Total 20

Tuition Fee

40,300

Note *Lab & Library fee will be charged separately
#Program Proposed from Session 2024-25

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Frequently Asked Questions

M.Sc Clinical Nutrition is a postgraduate program focusing on advanced nutritional science and its applications. The program combines in-depth theoretical knowledge with practical clinical experience, preparing students for specialized roles in healthcare, research, and nutrition therapy. Students learn advanced concepts in medical nutrition therapy, research methodology, and clinical dietetics management. It prepares students to work in healthcare settings, providing nutrition-based treatments and consultations for various medical conditions.

The curriculum includes advanced courses such as clinical nutrition assessment, medical nutrition therapy, nutritional biochemistry, pathophysiology of diseases, research methodologies, Sports nutrition, food service management and public health nutrition. The program also emphasizes hands-on clinical experience. The programme offers discipline and open electives where student csn choose the subject of their interest.

Graduates can pursue careers as clinical nutritionists, dietitians, public health nutritionists, research scientists, food and nutrition consultants, private practice consultant and educators in hospitals, research institutions, wellness centers, and public health organizations.

Practical training is mandatory and includes Hospital training in 1100 bedded parent hospital in different department on clinical rotations. Beside that Case study presentation, Research project work, counseling sessions and nutrition projects are other aspects of practical training through which the student has to undergo for the completion of the degree.

Absolutely, Students are encouraged to undertake research projects in areas such as metabolic disorders, community nutrition, innovative food product development and nutrient analysis, and chronic disease management. This research focus enables students to specialize and contribute to evidence-based practice in clinical nutrition.

Candidates must submit an application form, academic transcripts, and any required entrance exam scores. Some applicants may also be required to participate in an interview. Check the admissions section on our website for the latest details.

Students receive exposure through Industry visits, Guest lectures by experts, Internship opportunities, and collaborative research projects, Conference participations, Workshops and seminars that are regularly organized by the department and in other renowned organizations.

After the completion of M.Sc Clinical Nutrition the student can opt for the available higher education options including Ph.D. in Clinical Nutrition, Specialized certifications in various courses like diabetes educator, Fellowship programs and International degree programs.

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