Health & Nutrition

Prospective students must meet the definite application deadlines set by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) for M.Sc. Food and Nutrition admission. Late applications to the university through their additional fee period are considered at the discretion of staff and subject to remaining seat vacancies. The university recommends potential students to submit their applications within the specified deadline as it affects their admission consideration. 

Physiotherapists play a key role in wellness and fitness centers by designing exercise programs for injury prevention, posture correction, and strength training. They help individuals improve flexibility, recover from sports injuries, and enhance athletic performance. 

With increasing awareness of fitness and rehabilitation, many wellness centers hire physiotherapists to provide customized fitness plans and rehabilitation services for overall health and well-being.

You can refer to the following table to know about the exams for Dietitian course:

Dietetics and nutrition are similar but two different professions. Dietetics focuses on food management through the proper plan, monitoring and supervision of a patient's diet. On the other hand, nutrition is related to the overall promotion of health by advising people on health and food choices.  

The syllabus for BSc in Food and Nutrition course of NIMR is inclusive of theory and practical subjects. Topics included in the curriculum are related o the field of food and nutrition. With practical classes/subjects, the students get more explosure and become industry-ready.

Mentioned below are some of the subjects covered in the UG programme:

• Human Nutrition
• Public Health
• Physiology
• Nutritional Biochemistry
• Diet Therapy
• Sanitation and Hygiene, etc. 

Several colleges in and around Mangalore and Moodabidri offer B.Sc. in Food Nutrition and Dietetics. Some of the well-known ones are Alva's College, which offers a variety of courses in food, nutrition, and dietetics. The Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management also offers a B.Sc. in Food Science, Nutrition, and Dietetics with a focus on the biological and chemical characteristics of food. In addition, Mangalore has Milagres College that provides a Bachelor of Science in Food Nutrition and Dietetics. These colleges provide valuable training and education for prospective dietitians and nutritionists.

The M.Sc. in Food Science, Nutrition, and Dietetics at Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute is a two-year program with four semesters. The curriculum covers core subjects like Food Science, Principles of Nutrition, Food Microbiology, and Community Nutrition. It also includes Therapeutic Nutrition, Preventive Nutrition, Human Physiology, and Food Safety. Practical training and research projects are part of the course. The program prepares students for careers in healthcare, food industries, and research. For detailed syllabus, check the institute's official website.