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Can I get admission for M.Sc in nutrition and dietetics? I did my 12th with science but graduation in BBA.

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Asked by Monika Kalra

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praveen sabharwal

2 years ago

Hi dear

The eligibility criteria is

M.Sc. (Nutrition and Dietetics )

60% (Bachelor's of Science degree with (Nutrition & Dietetics/ Home Sc./ Med / Non-Med / Bio-Sc. / Medical Science & Allied Medical/ Food Tech./ Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology/ Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology/ Clinical Chemistry/ Public Health & Allied Sciences)) + LPUNEST

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iam ssuhana | Guide-Level 14

7 years ago

No, you cannot take admission in M.Sc in Nutrition and Dietetics. Only science students can take admission in M.Sc.

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Lovely Professional University | Scholar-Level 17

7 years ago

Dear Monika, Eligibility Criteria for this programme is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelor's 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, subject to qualifying LPUNEST.
In case marks scored in graduation are 70% or above, then LPUNEST will be exempted and candidate may apply for admission.
(5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and thei

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AYUSHI MITTAL I am Geologist. I Love my profession. | Contributor-Level 8

7 years ago

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Hello,
You should have a base in that field. So, without B.Sc in food and dietitian, it's not possible to go for M.Sc with that subject. Hope you understand.
Let me explain to you that what is a dietician and nutritionist. A dietician or nutritionist deals with the people and informs and guide them about the diet they should improve their general or overall health and avoid some common disease and keep control on existing health ailments.
Dieticians guide people on healthy eating habits and they draw the personalized food plan of their customer, that meets the patients or customers dietary restrictions, occupational or professional constraints stress and fitness levels without any side effects. On the other hand, the nutritionist studies the effect of food (on human beings) and their effect on temperature, processing, storage, transportation and environmental factors.
Now, the prerequisite to becoming a dietician that you should have interest in fitness, health and food. You should also know about different types of foods, that should be of low calories, low fat and should be palatable and easily available in the market so that you can guide your patients or different individuals as per their requirements. Other skills which could be added advantageously to you could be market know-how, interpersonal skills and time management.
After passing intermediate or 10+2 one has to study science subjects, such as food and nutrition, food science and food technology. After passing graduate degree in any one of the above subjects a masters degree in Nutrition is required. After having post graduation degree for your betterment a doctoral degree will certainly add the feather in your cap. You have to also appear in RD exams to become a registered dietician.
Now, from where you can get this degree, there are many universities in India offering B.Sc in food science, nutrition and food technology. Mainly college of home science in any university are running these courses. Some universities are also offering diploma courses in nutrition and dietician,
Dietician field growing and demanding field and the opportunities are endless.
Common Universities/institutes offering this course are:
University of Delhi, University of Mumbai, SNDT College, Mumbai, Osmania University, Hyderabad and National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad.

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Hello, You should have a base in that field. So, without B.Sc in food and dietitian, it's not possible to go for M.Sc with that subject. Hope you understand. Let me explain to you that what is a dietician and nutritionist. A dietician or nutritionist deals with the people and informs and guide them about the diet they should improve their general or overall health and avoid some common disease and keep control on existing health ailments. Dieticians guide people on healthy eating habits and they draw the personalized food plan of their customer, that meets the patients or customers dietary restrictions, occupational or professional constraints stress and fitness levels without any side effects. On the other hand, the nutritionist studies the effect of food (on human beings) and their effect on temperature, processing, storage, transportation and environmental factors. Now, the prerequisite to becoming a dietician that you should have interest in fitness, health and food. You should also know about different types of foods, that should be of low calories, low fat and should be palatable and easily available in the market so that you can guide your patients or different individuals as per their requirements. Other skills which could be added advantageously to you could be market know-how, interpersonal skills and time management. After passing intermediate or 10+2 one has to study science subjects, such as food and nutrition, food science and food technology. After passing graduate degree in any one of the above subjects a masters degree in Nutrition is required. After having post graduation degree for your betterment a doctoral degree will certainly add the feather in your cap. You have to also appear in RD exams to become a registered dietician. Now, from where you can get this degree, there are many universities in India offering B.Sc in food science, nutrition and food technology. Mainly college of home science in any university are running these courses. Some universities are also offering diploma courses in nutrition and dietician, Dietician field growing and demanding field and the opportunities are endless. Common Universities/institutes offering this course are: University of Delhi, University of Mumbai, SNDT College, Mumbai, Osmania University, Hyderabad and National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad.

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Answered by

Bhanita Sarmah | Guide-Level 14

6 years ago

You are not eligible to take admission for M.Sc Nutrition and dietetics, as you have not studied science in your under graduate programme.

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Answered by

salma bee | Guide-Level 15

6 years ago

No, you cannot get admission for M.Sc nutrition and dietetics because they want science in graduation.
Good luck.

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Answered by

Gautham | Contributor-Level 6

2 years ago

Greetings,

The M.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics program at Lovely Professional University requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Nutrition & Dietetics, Home Science, Medical, Non-Medical, Bio-Sciences, Medical Science & Allied Medical, Food Technology, Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology, Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, Clinical Chemistry, and Public Health & Allied Sciences.

However, a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BBA) may not meet the eligibility criteria. However, universities may make exceptions or have different pathways for students with different academic backgrounds. To discuss your sit

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Answered by

Rajinder Kumar | Contributor-Level 7

2 years ago

Kindly check the eligibility for

M.Sc. (Nutrition and Dietetics )

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Answered by

Raj Madhok

2 years ago

You are not eligibile for M.Sc in Nurtition and Dietetics program. Eligibility for this program is pass with 60% aggregate marks in bachelor degree in nutrition and dietetics and you have to qualify in LPUNEST or JAM.
But you can definitely go for other programs like MBA.