Dietetics

B.Sc. In Nutrition and Dietetics is a UG full-time course in nutrition and dietetics. The course is generally of three-year duration. It is generally taken up by bioscience students. It covers topics in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics Science and teaches its students how to prepare a proper diet for people, food management, components of a balanced diet, eating habits, and Lifestyle management, among others. After completing this course, a candidate can go on to a Master of Science degree in nutrition and dietetics. If a student does not want to go for further studies he can take up jobs for the position of nutritionist or dietitian. The average annual fee for completing this course ranges from INR 50,000 to INR 2.5 LPA. The yearly Annual fees range from as minimum as INR 10,000 to as high as INR 1,00,000. The average salary earned by students after passing Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics courses ranges up to INR 5 LPA. Employment Areas:
Hospitals, Nursing Home Facilities, Catering Departments (Starred Hotels), Health Departments (Government), Restaurants, and many more. Job profile:
Nutritionists, Dietitians, Food Quality Managers, Clinical Dieticians, Nutrition specialists, Food Processing managers, and alike. I hope this will help you.

The basic difference between a Diploma and M.Sc. In nutrition is that a Diploma course is usually of a shorter span whereas in order to pursue M.Sc. A student needs to have Bachelor's degree. The candidates, who have completed their post-graduation course in Nutrition and Dietetics, professionally work as a Dietitian or Nutritionists in any Private or government. Hospitals, Public Health Organizations, National/ International Food Organizations or any other sectors. Other differences between Diploma and M.Sc. In nutrition are mentioned below. Please read carefully. Diploma IN NUTRITION
Diploma in nutrition is a programme that tends to emphasize the importance of nutrition and diet, the prevention and treatment of a variety of illnesses and diseases, and the promotion of health and wellness. Most Diploma in nutrition programs aim to prepare students to be nutrition specialists. This Diploma may provide a foundation for a career as a clinical dietitian, nutritionist, health educator, herbalist, wellness consultant or nutrition counselor. M.Sc. IN NUTRITION
M.Sc Nutrition and Dietetics is a 2 Year postgraduate course which specially deals with the principles of the Nutritional values in Food and their impacts on the Human Body. M.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics requires the students to have completed their graduation course from any recognised college/university with at least 50% marks in aggregate. The candidates, who have completed their post-graduation course in Nutrition and Dietetics, professionally work as a Dietitian or Nutritionists in any Private or government. Hospitals, Public Health Organizations, National/ International Food Organizations or any other sectors.