MSc in Nutrition and Dietetics (Community Nutrition) – MLCU
The MSc in Nutrition and Dietetics with a specialization in Community Nutrition equips professionals to play a pivotal role in promoting health, preventing nutrition-related diseases, and ensuring proper nutrition during illnesses. Nutritionists and Dietitians specializing in Community Nutrition focus on tailored meal planning for individuals dealing with specific health conditions.
The course emphasizes theoretical aspects through lectures and practical skills development via lab work, clinical experience, internships, and industry visits. Graduates can pursue diverse careers as academicians, researchers, nutritionists, clinical nutrition counselors, administrative dietitians, entrepreneurs, food evaluation officers, and consultants in rehabilitation centers and nutritional programs.
Duration: 2 ½ years (4 semesters coursework and 6 months internship).
Any undergraduate degree and students will have to take bridge courses in the first year in Basic Nutrition, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and General Biology and Physiology if they have not taken these courses in their undergraduate degree
Lateral entry to the third semester after:
- 1.A postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics with an undergraduate degree course in Nutrition, or
- 2.A four-year undergraduate degree with honors in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Total Fees per Semester- Rs.1,07,350
