MScDFSM: Master of Science in Food and Nutrition(ODL) Apply Now

Introduction

The M.Sc. Programme (Food and Nutrition) has been designed for professionals and students interested in getting an in-depth knowledge and looking for expertise in the area of nutrition, health and wellbeing. The applicants could be healthcare practitioners, dietitians/counselors, health administrators, paramedical personnel, pharmaceutical functionaries, food and drink industry personnel, government and non-government organization functionaries, who are involved with nutritional care and well being of the community at large.  The programme will offer unique opportunity of higher education to learners to enrich their working lives by entering into the market and/or starting their own food service unit, leading to entrepreneurship. The programme also focuses on school/college teachers, personnel working in the areas of food safety and/or in the wellness industry who desire to upgrade their knowledge and develop productive skills to enhance their career progression and employability. The special feature of the programme is that it has a provision of exit point for learners in the form of Post Graduate Diploma after having successfully completed 30 credit course work along with internship programme.

Please note that the programme is not approved by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), which now governs the registration of individuals in this profession. Applicants are advised to go through the NCAHP Act (2021) for understanding the details of the professions with respect to this programme and to take an informed decision.

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Courses Structure

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MFN-001: Applied Physiology

Credits: 4
Semester 1

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MFN-002: Nutritional Biochemistry

Credits: 2
Semester 1

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MFNL-002: Nutritional Biochemistry Practical Manual

Credits: 2
Semester 1

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MFN-003: Food Microbiology and Safety

Credits: 2
Semester 1

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MFNL-003: Food Safety and Food Microbiology (Practical Manual) 

Credits: 2
Semester 1

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MFN-004: Advance Nutrition

Credits: 4
Semester 1

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MFNL-004: Advance Nutrition Practical Manual

Credits: 2
Semester 1

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MFN-005: Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition

Credits: 4
Semester 1

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MFNL-005: Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition Practical Manual

Credits: 2
Semester 1

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MFN-006: Public Nutrition 

Credits: 4
Semester 1

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MFNL-006: Public Nutrition Practical Manual

Credits: 2
Semester 1

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MFN-007: Entrepreneurship and Food Service Management

Credits: 4
Semester 1

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MFNL-007: Entrepreneurship and Food Service Management Practical Manual

Credits: 2
Semester 1

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MFN-008: Principles of Food Science

Credits: 2
Semester 1

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MFNL-008: Principles of Food Science(Practical)

Credits: 2
Semester 1

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MFN-009: Research Methods and Biostatistics

Credits: 6
Semester 1

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MFN-10: Understanding Computer Applications 

Credits: 2
Semester 1

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MFNP-011: Internship

Credits: 16
Semester 1

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MFNP-012: Dissertation

Credits: 8
Semester 1

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