Am I eligible for M.Sc nutrition and dietetics after completing B.Sc food technology and microbiology?

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Ahana Sharma · Answer

Dear Sai Ramya, The number of institutes offering the M.Sc Nutrition and Dietetics course is overwhelming. However, not all of them can boast about quality. That why, you need a reputed institute like the Lovely Professional University to study such advanced course. The institute has an amazing infrastructure with experienced faculty giving holistic education to their students. The placement cell is also well-organized and regularly places their candidates into the biggest names in the corporate world. The eligibility at LPU is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelors of Science Degree (Home Science or Medical or Non-Medical or Biosciences or Medical Science and Allied Medical or Nutrition and Dietetics or Food Technology or Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology or Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health and Allied Sciences) or equivalent. (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmiri Migrants) For more information in detail, kindly visit university website,or call on University toll free number Tel: +91-1824-404404.

Ashish Sharma · Answer

Hi, Being an Education Consultant i would like to advise you go for Lovely Professional University for M.Sc Nutrition and Dietetics. They do offer admissions and scholarships to the brilliant students only. LPU is one step destination where you not only follow your dreams but you will LIVE your dreams. Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) is that candidate must be Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelors of Science Degree (Home Science or Medical or Non-Medical or Biosciences or Medical Science and Allied Medical or Nutrition and Dietetics or Food Technology or Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology or Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health and Allied Sciences) or equivalent. (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmiri Migrants). In LPU, Brewing the food-scientist by provoking the doing by yourself approach. The learner has to do a unique three term thesis keeping in mind the research centricity, for which the programme has been chosen. There are certain Salient Features: # Knowledge Enhancement The curriculum of this course lays strong emphasis on in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of nutrition and dietetics. # Specializations Subjects in areas of Agriculture Microbiology, Fermentation Technology and Medical Microbiology provide students with the advance knowledge and emerging trends in these areas. # Dissertation Dissertation courses split in 3 different semesters are incorporated in the curriculum to provide research and hands on experience to students in problem identification, laboratory work, data analysis and interpretation. # Professional Enhancement In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication, analytical and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. # Interactive Sessions Regular interactive sessions with academic and chief dieticians to update knowledge on latest technologies and emerging trends is an important aspect of the curriculum. # Community Visits Visits to Aanganwadis and NGOs planning and execution of bulk cooking, creating awareness about nutrition among masses are an important part of curricula. Online Admissions are already going on one can take admission through their website. LPU officials are advising to take admission as soon as possible to get maximum scholarship benefits. All the best for your Future.

Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

Eligibility of this program at LPU is pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelors of Science Degree (Home Science or Medical or Non-Medical or Biosciences or Medical Science and Allied Medical or Nutrition and Dietetics or Food Technology or Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology or Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health and Allied Sciences) or equivalent.As per your graduation you can apply for M.Sc in Nutrition and Dietetics. LPU gives you all the opportunities to excel in your course and be a perfectionist. n addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication, analytical and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. Visits to Aanganwadi's and NGOs creating awareness about nutrition among masses are an important part of curriculum. Regular interactive sessions with academicians and chief dietitians to update knowledge on the latest technologies are part of this course at LPU. The curriculum at LPU offers prime focus on fundamental and applied aspects of preparation and management of nutrition and diet plan for various age groups. Emphasis is given on case studies and inter-personal based teaching to develop skills in analytical thinking and reflective judgment by reading and discussing complex, real -life scenarios. Students are exposed to Community to know about the extension education and community nutrition. Students are also engaged in hospital for internship as dietitian to learn about the patients counseling techniques and report analysis. If you are looking for admissions, better be fast as seats are filling up due to online admissions. I hope this helps you.

Vibha Gupta · Answer

For M.Sc nutrition and dietetics the eligibility criteria is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelors of Science Degree (Home Science or Medical or Non-Medical or Biosciences or Medical Science & Allied Medical or Nutrition & Dietetics or Food Technology) or Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology or Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health & Allied Sciences or equivalent. The profession of dietetics contributes to the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of illness by optimising the nutrition of populations, communities and individuals. Dietitians have a defined and recognisable body of knowledge and utilise scientific principles and methods in the study of nutrition and dietetics, applying these results to influence the wider environment affecting food intake and eating behaviour. The scope of dietetic practice is such that dietitians may work in a variety of settings and have a variety of work functions. LPU is a well renowned university, providing quality education, innovative pedagogy and unbeatable placements both national and international. LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It provides a chance to the students to attend guest lectures or workshops, so that they get to learn as much as they can. The students also work on live projects, so that they are able to apply their knowledge to practical settings. It is one of the few that has embraced international practices when it comes to designing a curriculum.

Khushal Arora · Answer

Hello! There are many universities that offer this course, but as per my experience , I would suggest Lovely Professional University for this course. I am not aware about Andhra University, I can share details about LPU. M.Sc. (Nutrition and Dietetics) at LPU helps in brewing the food-scientist by provoking the doing by yourself approach. The learner has to do a unique three term thesis keeping in mind the research centricity, for which the programme has been chosen. Eligibility of this program at LPU is pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelors of Science Degree (Home Science or Medical or Non-Medical or Biosciences or Medical Science and Allied Medical or Nutrition and Dietetics or Food Technology or Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology or Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health and Allied Sciences) or equivalent.As per your graduation you can apply for M.Sc in Nutrition and Dietetics. Being an Alumni of LPU, I can say LPU has it all for perfect learning of this course. LPU gives you all the opportunities to excel in your course and be a perfectionist. n addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication, analytical and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. Visits to Aanganwadi's and NGOs creating awareness about nutrition among masses are an important part of curriculum. Regular interactive sessions with academicians and chief dietitians to update knowledge on the latest technologies are part of this course at LPU. The curriculum at LPU offers prime focus on fundamental and applied aspects of preparation and management of nutrition and diet plan for various age groups. Emphasis is given on case studies and inter-personal based teaching to develop skills in analytical thinking and reflective judgment by reading and discussing complex, real -life scenarios. Students are exposed to Community to know about the extension education and community nutrition. Students are also engaged in hospital for internship as dietitian to learn about the patients counseling techniques and report analysis. If you are looking for admissions, better be fast as seats are filling up due to online admissions. I hope this helps you. All the Best!

Dr. Uma Sinha · Answer

Hi Graduation- Candidate must have completed B.Sc. with any life science subject as one of the subjects in Part-II or B.Sc. (Vocational) Food Science and Quality Control or B.Sc. with Nutrition as one of the subjects from a recognized University. Admission is through counseling based on the rank obtained in Andhra University Common Entrance Test (AUCET). Yes, you are eligible. Thanks!

Mallika Ahuja · Answer

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Vinay kr Pandey · Answer

Yes, you are eligible for MSc in food and nutrition as most of the universities in their eligibility criteria mention that candidate should have any of these subjects (Chemistryor Botany or Zoology or Genetics or Microbiology or Biochemistry or Biotechnology) during your graduations.

Arshiya Singh · Answer

Nutrition and Dietetics which will you in Constructing strong basic foundation in concepts of nutrition and diet plan, thus crafting skillful and notion ready nutritional experts for addressing the health challenges. If you have an inborn interest in cooking and exploring various cuisines from different countries, nutrition and dietetics is one subject which will help you explore how to design controlled diets. Based on the body mass index, you can design your own food charts that would summarize the quantity of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins which must be consumed everyday. For a career, initially, this may be a low paying job. But once you have picked up and gained experience, there is a lot of scope and you may earn quite well and travel abroad as well. As a career, hotels, cruise lines, hospitals, nursing homes and government health departments recruit nutrition and dietetics professionals for a good salary. If you join a shipping company such as Shell, Maersk or their subsidiary companies that run tourist ships along with logistics and oil etc. , you would get the opportunity to travel to several countries situated along the shorelines. LPU gives you all the opportunities to excel in your course and be a perfectionist. I am not much aware about Nutrition and dietetics course, But my friend has done this course and she is currently placed in Nestle, through Campus placement. I will just write what she has shared with me. LPU offers B.sc In Nutrition and Dietetics which will help you in Constructing strong basic foundation in concepts of nutrition and diet plan, thus crafting skillful and be a notion ready nutritional experts for addressing the health challenges. If you have an inborn interest in cooking and exploring various cuisines from different countries, nutrition and dietetics is one subject which will help you explore how to design controlled diets. Based on the body mass index, you can design your own food charts that would summarize the quantity of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins which must be consumed everyday. LPU gives you all the opportunities to excel in your course and be a perfectionist.In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication, analytical and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. Visits to Anganwadis and NGOs creating awareness about nutrition among masses are an important part of curriculum.

Ankit Kumar · Answer

Hi, Graduation- Candidate must have completed B.Sc. with any life science subject as one of the subjects in Part-II or B.Sc. (Vocational) Food Science and Quality Control or B.Sc. with Nutrition as one of the subjects from a recognized University. Admission is through counseling based on the rank obtained in Andhra University Common Entrance Test (AUCET). Yes, you are eligible. Thanks.

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