What is the scope in food and nutrition? Is B.Sc. enough in this field or M.Sc. is required for high scale jobs?

Hi, There is a huge scope for it now, even more so than there was ten years ago. I personally believe that graduates in this field have more opportunities than technology graduates because they can get hired anywhere that is even remotely related to food such as, but not limited to: Food companies: Most packed food brands (Nestle, etc.) employ food science graduates in various departments (research, production, quality etc.). Hospitals: For this, you need to get an internship with a registered dietitian (RD) after graduation and then write an exam to get certified as an RD. Every good hospital employs a few clinical nutritionists and dieticians to check on patients. Independent consultation and practice: After getting a few years of experience, you can become a consultant for health centers (Diabetic center, fitness, weight loss, etc.) depending on your area of expertise. Research - If you are interested, you may get into industrial or academic research. Also, hotels, food safety, quality control and more. You will have to get a post-graduation degree to get a high paying job.

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If you want to pursue career in food and nutrition then you can do masters and can take post graduation courses from dadar catering college which offers different courses.

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Hi, M.Sc. . is required for a better opportunity. M.Sc. . Food Science and Nutrition is a 2-year postgraduate course in the field of food production and development. The course offers an advanced learning in the discipline of food Science to familiarize eligible candidates in the Science of food safety and nutrition. Diverse job opportunities exist in front of nutritionists and dieticians in India. Both government and private sector job opportunities are available in front of them. Nutritionists or dieticians may build a career in the following sectors- R&D (Research and Development), Healthcare sector (hospitals, clinics, health centres etc. ), Government schemes and organizations, NGOs, Teaching and Education sector. To build a career in the R&D sector, qualifications like M.Phil and Ph.D. . will be of use. M.Sc. M.Phil and Ph.D. . qualifications will also enable one to take up the job post of a lecturer or instructor. Thanks.

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