I am a B.Pharmacy student. Am I eligible to join M.Sc nutrition and dietetics?

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Ahana Sharma · Answer

Dear Prem, 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.

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 Osmania University College for Women, 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. Regarding your graduation, you can connect to LPU Admission counselors for better clarity. 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.

Vinay kr Pandey · Answer

Dear aspirant, Any graduate with a Bsc degree in Botany/Zoology or Chemistry or Biology or Food and Nutrition/Microbiology/Food science/Clinical Nutrition & dietetics or Home science/Food technology can apply for MSc in Food and Nutrition.

Arshiya Singh · 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. All the Best.

Vibha Gupta · Answer

Well the criteria to apply for M.Sc Nutrition and dietetics programme 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. Admissions are going on at Lovely professional university, to grab the opportunity apply without any delay. Hope this information helps.

Anu Ankita · Answer

Here are the Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc course: * Should have a Bachelor's Degree in any of the science-related streams from a recognized university. The M.Sc. course is tailor-made for B.Sc graduates. * The cut-off differs from institute to institute; however, most colleges require candidates to score at least 55% in graduation exam finals. * Clearing any of the accepted entrance exams is mandatory in order to get into the top M.Sc. colleges in the country. * Entrance exams are conducted at the state, national, university, and institute levels.

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. Yes, you can apply. Thanks!

Pallavi Jain · Answer

Hello, Candidates aspiring for admission to the course are required to fulfill the following minimum eligibility criteria. Graduation or another such equivalent course in a relevant discipline, completed from a recognized university. Graduation needs to have been completed in any of: Home Science Nutrition or Dietetics Food Science Biology Microbiology Clinical Biochemistry Life Sciences BNYS (Naturopathy) BAMS (Ayurveda) A minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the level of graduation.Candidates in their final year of graduation can also apply for the course on provisional basis. Thank you.

astha singh · Answer

Eligibility for M.Sc in Nutrition and Dietetics Candidates aspiring for admission to the course are required to fulfil the following minimum eligibility criteria. Graduation or another such equivalent course in a relevant discipline, completed from a recognized university. Graduation needs to have been completed in any of the following: Home Science Nutrition or Dietetics Food Science Biology Microbiology Clinical Biochemistry Life Sciences BNYS (Naturopathy) BAMS (Ayurveda) A minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the level of graduation. Candidates in their final year of graduation can also apply for the course on the provisional basis. M.Sc in Nutrition and Dietetics: Admission Process Some colleges also offer admission on the basis of obtained merit at the level of graduation. However, generally, in most of the colleges and institutes offering the course, admission is provided based on the candidate's performance in a relevant entrance test, conducted at any of state and national levels, followed by a subsequent round of counselling. The round of counselling involves two additional rounds of Group Discussion and Personal Interview, wherein candidates general aptitude for the course is examined. A merit list is subsequently released issued by the institute allocating available seats to the qualifying candidates.

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