Health & Nutrition

Graduates have handful of PG courses to choose from. M.Sc and PG Diploma courses can be used to specialize in disciplines such as-
Clinical Nutrition
Pediatric Nutrition
Public Health Nutrition
Food Science/Technology
Sports Nutrition/Dietetics
Gerontological Nutrition
Renal Nutrition
Some of the well-known PG courses available in India are - M.Sc clinical nutrition, M.Sc food science, M.Sc public health nutrition, M.Sc in food, nutrition and dietetics, PG Diploma in Therapeutic Nutrition, PG Diploma in Sports Science and Nutrition and PG Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition.
Course duration: M.Sc course lasts for a period of 2 years. PG Diploma course lasts for a period of 1 year.
Eligibility criteria: Must possess relevant Bachelor's degree from a recognised University/Institute. Minimum aggregate marks required could be around 50-55% (or equivalent grade).

Food Science is a vast field. Off late, it has been booming tremendously. Food is a basic necessity for humans. So you can be assured that this industry will never face the drawbacks of recession. When it comes to food Science, there are two major divisions. One is the Food Science and Nutrition, and the other Food Science in the Food Industry. Both the fields are expanding in India and abroad. Im currently pursuing the latter one, but both are equally demanding. Food choices and lifestyles have changed over time. Diseases and Disorders have spread rapidly. Weight loss and Healthy Body goal are gaining popularity. This way a Nutritionist can help the vast amount of people and can cater to their needs. The Food Industry is another sector closely related to the Nutritional Sector as they deal with Nutritional Value of the Products sold in Markets. Food Industry requires you to work with a company to improve, innovate and protect food products. This is a field where many external industries come in contact as well, like management, packaging, etc. I selected the Food Industry line because it isn't cubicle or office type of work. You need to work in the industry. Meet new people. Generate ideas. Etc. It seemed more adventurous.