Hello aspirant,

Hope you are doing absolutely great.

So, with regard to your query, YES you are completely eligible to become a nutritionist in hospitals after completion of BSc Home science Nutrition. Further you are eligible to work in private hospitals also.

However, if you wish to become a registered dietician then you need to attempt the RD exam.

Hope this helps you,

thank you.

Nutrition and Dietetics course is offered by many universities and colleges in India through various programs such as Certifications, , Diploma, B.Sc, M.Sc etc. The most popular course curriculum who want to go for the field are stated bwlo:

Certificate in Dietetics- 1 year

Diploma in Diet Assistant- 1 year

Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics-  3 year

B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics- 3 year

B.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics- 3 year

M.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics- 2 year

M.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition- 2 year

PGDM in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition- 2 year

PG Diploma in Dietetics- 1 year

PG Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health- 1 year

In order to become a professional, you need to complete your BSc and MSc course atleast.

Top universities and colleges offering the course in Nutrition and Dietetics are-

• Jamia Hamdard University
• Daulat Ram College, Delhi University
• IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University)
• Zakir Husain Delhi College, Delhi University
• University of Rajasthan
• University of Mumbai
• Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur
• Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana

For more colleges consider the link below:

https://dqxeclau.top/courses/nutrition-and-dietetics-course

I hope this helps. Wish you a great eve!

You are required to qualify Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and dietetics/ food nutrition/ food science and nutrition/ applied nutrition/ food technology/ public health and nutrition with at least 50% marks in aggregate. You must have studied your graduation degree from a recognised University in order to be eligible for Master of Science Nutrition and Dietetics.

There are various well recognised colleges and Universities in India which are offering masters of Science nutrition and Dietics to the students. I am mentioning below the name of very popular colleges and Universities:

1. PSG College of Arts and Science Coimbatore
2. Jamal Mohamed College tiruchirappalli
3. Saint Teresa college autonomous Ernakulam
4. Welcomgroup graduate school of Hotel Administration Manipal
5. Manipal Academy Of Higher Education Manipal
6. JSS Academy Of Higher Education and Research Mysore
7. Mumbai University Mumbai
8. Calicut University Calicut
9. Chandigarh University Chandigarh
10. Osmania University

Read more:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://dqxeclau.top/courses/m-sc-in-nutrition-and-dietetics/amp&ved=2ahUKEwjN-dqCqq72AhW7wosBHclCBxsQFnoECA0QAQ&usg=AOvVaw2mJR4fI65WY0Ec7mRqgsBJ

Hello candidate

Food Technology is a science branch that deals with the techniques involved in production, processing, preservation, packaging, labeling, quality management, and distribution of food products. Early scientific research into food technology concentrated on food preservation.

Jobs type for a Food Technology Graduate

• Food technologist.
• Nutritional therapist.
• Product/process development scientist.
• Quality manager.
• Regulatory affairs officer.
• Scientific laboratory technician.
• Technical brewer.

After completing your graduation and post-graduation/ PG diploma, you will be termed as a Nutritionist. In order to be termed as a dietician, it is important to register with the Indian Dietetic Association as a Registered Dietician .

To qualify as a Registered Dietician, you are required to pass the entrance exam conducted by the Indian Dietetic Association (IDA). You should have either completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics or a M.Sc. in Food & Nutrition, followed by a 6-months internship after graduation, to be eligible for the exam. The exam is divided into 2 papers. Paper-1 includes areas such as Human Physiology, Biochemistry, Physiologic and Metabolic Changes in Disease, Food Microbiology, Sanitation, and Hygiene, etc. Paper-2 includes Human Nutrition and Meal Management, Community Nutrition, Diet Therapy (Theory), Nutrition Education and Dietetic Counselling and Food Services Management.

Feel free to ask your queries and all the best for your future endeavours.

Dear candidate it's great to hear that you have profound interest in Nutrition and Health Education course. The course that you can pursue in future can be M.Sc in Dietetics or M.Sc in Nutrition or equivalent courses. As a future perspective of this course in future, you can become Dietetics professional expert, Nutritionist, Health Care Trainer or Health Education professional too. So overall its a very good course to pursue in countries like India, where people are more prone to stay healthy as well as eat well.

Good luck!!

Hello!

I am sorry but you are not eligible to pursue nutritionist as a career because

1. To become a nutritionist, students must first complete a B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics, then an M.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics.
2. So as a B.A. Graduate you cannot pursue to become a Nutritionist.

Hey there

After completing Master of Science in food technology you need to complete an internship of 6 months and have to qualify the registered dietitian entrance exam. This exam is required to obtain the registered dietitian licence. Mentioned below are the name of colleges offering MSc in  dietitian:

1. Lady Irwin College New Delhi
2. Institute of Home Economics New Delhi
3. SNDT Women's University Mumbai
4. Women's Christian College Chennai
5. All India Institute of hygiene and Public Health Nirmala Niketan Mumbai.

For more: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://dqxeclau.top/articles/4880-Career-review-nutrition-and-dietetics/amp&ved=2ahUKEwihmpvKiLvzAhVRXHwKHYqDB8wQFnoECBAQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2OaQQzlOxGI4ah1eLuRkSM&ampcf=1

Hello Aspirant,

To be a nutritionist in India you must follow the below given steps

• complete your 10+2 level education in science stream from a recognized board of education.
• Pursuing BSc in food science and nutrition which is a three years long undergraduate degree course.

After your graduate degree you can either go for a post graduate diploma course in nutrition and dietetics which is one year long or you can enroll in any of the two years long masters degree courses below

• Nutrition and food processing
• Dietetics and applied nutrition
• Food science and nutrition
• Nutrition and health communication

Hope this helps and Good luck