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B.Sc Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition and dietetics graduates help people eat for health — in hospitals, sports, wellness, public-health programmes and the food industry. The field has grown with awareness of lifestyle-related diseases.
- Duration
- 3–4 years
- Eligibility
- Class 12, usually with Biology or Science
- Work
- Hospitals, wellness, food industry, public health
- Next step
- M.Sc and dietetic internship for clinical roles
Course overview
The course covers nutritional biochemistry, human physiology, food science, clinical nutrition, community nutrition and diet therapy.
Who this course may suit
- Students interested in food, health and wellness
Eligibility
- Class 12 with Science (Biology preferred); some colleges accept other streams
Entrance exams and admission
| Exam | Used for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CUET-UG | B.Sc programmes at participating universities |
Exam names, patterns, eligibility and participating institutions change. Check the official notification for the current year.
What you will study
| Year | Typical subjects |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Human physiology, food science, basic nutrition, chemistry |
| Year 2 | Nutritional biochemistry, life-cycle nutrition, food microbiology |
| Year 3 | Clinical nutrition and diet therapy, community nutrition, internship |
Skills you will develop
- Diet planning
- Nutrition counselling
- Food science
Where the course is offered
Universities, home science colleges and private institutes.
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Indicative fees
Commonly about ₹30,000 to ₹1.5 lakh a year.
Career options after the course
Nurse
Related healthcare teamwork.
Higher-study options
- M.Sc Clinical Nutrition
- Registered dietitian credentialing
- Public health
Advantages of this course
- Growing wellness sector
- Flexible practice options
Challenges to consider
- Unregulated competition from uncertified “nutritionists”
Is this course a good fit for you?
It may suit you if…
- You are interested in food and health science
It may be harder if…
- You dislike counselling people
Similar courses to compare
- Food technology
- B.Sc MLT
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?
Clinical dietitians typically hold recognised credentials and work in medical settings; the term nutritionist is broader.
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