Should I pursue M.Sc food science and nutrition after completing B.Sc biology? What are its career prospects?

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    VIKRAM SONI Mentor , Artist , Social worker, Traveller | Scholar-Level 16

    8 years ago
    Hi,
    For the deserving candidates, there is no as such dearth of jobs. The experienced nutritionists and dieticians even can earn lakh rupees per month.
    As far as job opportunity is concerned, they can worked in government sectors like hospitals, schools, health institutions, colleges, factories, etc. Since, sports has become one of the prominent disciplines in India. Sport diet management is one of the vital components, so they can consume in sports and health clubs too. They can also be employed in the field of teaching and research and development.
    Even after completing B.Sc biology, you can think of these field too:
    1. Biotechnology.
    2.
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    Trishula Das A free soul | Contributor-Level 10

    8 years ago
    Food science is a blooming course in our country. If you can understand it well, then you can reach at the top. If you can pursue M.Sc, then you can go for higher research or you can join as a food nutritionist. But, according to me research is the best option. You can explore more and will receive many opportunities.
    Best of luck.
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    Divya Jain Student | Guide-Level 12

    8 years ago
    Hello,
    After completing B.Sc biology, there are many career options available for you:
    1. Science adviser.
    2. Conservationist.
    3. Biological technician.
    4. Agricultural research services.
    5. Medical research.
    6. Food institutes.
    7. Scientific assistant.
    8. Professorship.
    Yes, food Science and nutrition will be a great career for you. You can join government hospitals, government health department, schools, colleges, factories and office cafeterias for planning nutritional regiment. You can work in research fields. The research dietician or nutritionists do research on nutritive value of food, which helps to understand the various components of f
    ...more

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