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Duration
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Eligibility
B.Sc. with 4 year program in the relevant subject with 50% Marks
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Selection Procedure
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Program Outcomes
Disciplinary Knowledge
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of therapeutic diets, public health nutrition, new product development, and food analysis and food safety.
Critical thinking in patientcare
Employ critical thinking and analytical reasoning while applying knowledge of nutrition, dietetics, food safety and quality control to hospital settings, food industry and food service establishments.
Communication skills in patientcare
Use the ways to communication, their ideas in writing as well as orally with the clients/ patients, food handlers, policy makers and stake holders.
Research related Skills
Apply the skills to undertake research in the area of clinical dietetics, public health nutrition, food product development and take up research projects in hospitals and community.
Cooperation and team Work
Choose to work effectively and respectfully with the team of doctors, fellow dietitians, paramedical staff, other health care providers, food analysts, management, technicians, engineers and workers.
Information and digital literacy in nutrition
Develop skills in preparing awareness material for promoting health, food safety, hygiene and sanitation through the use of digital platforms.
Moral and ethical awareness
Judge unbiased and truthful dietary counselling, ethically handle client information and carry out objective food quality evaluation.
Problem Solving Skills
Design of different tools such as audio-visual aids and community programs for promotion of safe food consumption, nutrition and health among the different groups of the society.
Career Paths
Clinical Dietitian/Nutritionist
Healthcare Consultant/Quality check consultant
Public Health Nutritionist
Corporate Wellness Consultant
Entrepreneur
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Curriculum
| Course Category | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CORE | Human Nutrition Requirement | 4 |
| CORE | Nutrition Through Life Cycle | 4 |
| CORE/MD | Nutritional Biochemistry | 4 |
| CORE | Practical I (Human Nutrition Requirement) | 1 |
| CORE | Practical II (Nutrition Through Life Cycle) | 1 |
| CORE | Practical III (Nutritional Biochemistry) | 1 |
| DSE/MD | Food Chemistry Human Anatomy and Physiology |
3 |
| SEC | Research Methodology | 2 |
| VAC | Waste Management Health and Wellness |
2 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
DSE: Discipline specific elective, SEC: skill enhancement courses, VAC: value added course
| Course Category | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CORE | Advanced Nutrition | 4 |
| CORE | Food Science and Food Processing | 4 |
| CORE | Dietetics and Therapeutic Nutrition | 4 |
| CORE | Practical I (Advanced Nutrition) | 1 |
| CORE | Practical II (Food Science and Food Processing) | 1 |
| CORE | Practical III (Dietetics and Therapeutic Nutrition) | 1 |
| DSE | Internship Field Project |
4 |
| AEC | Statistics for Nutritionists | 2 |
| Extracurricular activity (EC) | Mandatory Qualifying Non Credit but graded course | |
| Total | 21 | |
DSE: Discipline specific elective, AEC: Ability enhancement courses
| Course Category | Course Title | Credits |
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| CORE | Diet Engineering | 4 |
| CORE/MD | Food Microbiology and Food Safety | 4 |
| CORE | Institutional Food Management | 4 |
| CORE | Practical I (Diet Engineering) | 1 |
| CORE/MD | Practical II (Food Microbiology And Food Safety) | 1 |
| CORE | Practical III (Institutional Food Management) | 1 |
| DSE | Community Health and Nutrition Public Health Nutrition |
3 |
| SEC | Entrepreneurship Development | 2 |
| VAC | Digital and Technological Solution Understanding India |
2 |
| Total | 22 | |
DSE: Discipline specific elective, SEC: skill enhancement courses, VAC: value added courses
| Course Category | Course Title | Credits |
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| CORE | Sports Nutrition | 4 |
| CORE | Nutrition Communication and Diet Counseling | 4 |
| CORE | Practical (Sports Nutrition) | 1 |
| CORE | Practical II (Nutrition Communication and Diet Counseling) | 1 |
| DSE | Dissertation Research Project |
6 |
| AEC | Academic and Technical Writing | 2 |
| SEC | Hospital Training | 2 |
| Co curricular Activity (CC) | Mandatory Qualifying Non Credit but graded course. | |
| Total | 20 | |
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M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition or Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition is a postgraduate Nutrition and Dietetics course. Clinical nutrition is concerned with therapeutic uses for nutrition, usually in medical settings as part of a complete health care program. Clinical nutritionists create effective nutrition plans that work toward health outcomes such as disease prevention and treatment, strengthening of the immune system and nourishment of those who are unable to care for themselves. Candidates will be knowledgeable in nourishment, detoxification, fluid and electrolyte balance, blood types, anti-oxidants, anti-stress disorders, physical fitness, infectious diseases, and mental performance. The duration of the course is two years and it has four semesters syllabus. The course offers many career opportunities to the candidates after its completion.
- Students should be passed in B.Sc.in science stream with 50 percent aggregate marks and biology as a core subject from a recognized college or university.
- There is an interview for admission to the M.Sc. Degree courses.
- To understand and be critically aware of the basic nutrition concept.
- 2.To demonstrate skills in the critical appraisal of research and the evaluation of interventions in relation to the current, evidence based on clinical nutrition.
- To critically evaluate current research and show originality in applying techniques of research and enquiry to propose, create and interpret knowledge and insightful development for the profession.
- To demonstrate skills to make healthful decisions about nutrition and dietetics keeping in mind the need of society.
- To deal with complex nutritional issues both systematically, decisively and creatively so as to combat various diseases.
- To analyze and synthesize information related to the patient’s needs and to show ability to make sound judgments.
- To demonstrate an autonomous problem solving approach towards patients in the context of nutrition.
- To show aptitude for continuing to advanced professional development skills and their lifelong learning.
- It provide a comprehensive professional education that focuses on nutrition and its application in prevention and disease management that prepares scholars to practice in a wide range of clinical, consulting and industry settings.
- It is also beneficial for further studies such as M.Phil. and Ph.D.
- Suitable to prepare individuals to apply the principles of dietetics and nutrition sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs as part of clinical treatment and therapy programs, and to manage health care centres food services.
- They can have jobs regarding supervising meal and preparations in schools and hospitals
- They can work as dietitians in hospitals so as to recommend and supervise the therapeutic diet to the patient according to its nutritional needs.
- They can be employed as diet consultants in hotels, flight kitchens, railways and industrial canteens to manage the nutritious and healthy menu.
- They can be placed as nutritionist in health clinics and food industries so as to deal with the nutritional aspects to food.
- They can be a member of teaching faculty in higher education sector in any renowned university.
- They can be involved in research fields as research assistants/ Associate in institutes undertaking research programmes.
- They can work as nutrition and health project officers under different welfare programmes of governmental and non -governmental organizations such as FAO, WHO, UNICEF.
- They can be entrepreneurs and can work as a freelance Registered Dietitians(RD).
- They can be placed as counselors in Sports and Fitness centers.
- Sr. Clinical Research Associate
- Clinical Nutritionist
- Nutrition Adviser
- Head - Sales-Nutrition Business
- Medical Representative - Nutrition
- Dietician
- Bio-care Nutrition Specialist
- Medical Representative - Nutrition
- Flavour Scientist - Technologist
- Research Scientist
- Assistant professor
| Top Recruiting Companies | Amul, Godrej Industrial Limited, Dabur India Ltd., PepsiCo India Holdings, Nestle India Pvt. Ltd., Britannia Industries Ltd., ITC Limited, Parle Products Pvt. Ltd., Agro Tech Foods, Perfetti India Ltd, Cadbury India Ltd., Hindustan Lever Limited, Milkfood, MTR Foods limited, Gits Food Products Pvt. Ltd, MAFCO Ltd, Wockhardt, BEC Foods Ltd, ITC Ltd., |
| Top Recruiting Areas | Education and Public Relations, Food Industry, Food Service Field, Health Care Field, Government/Private Hospitals, Hotels and Catering Firms, Research & Development Centre’s, Social Welfare Organizations, and such.y |
- Classroom lecture by faculty
- Demonstration by faculty
- Independent work by student guided by faculty
- Hands on practical work by students
- Self initiated and directed study by students
- Seminar presentation by student with faculty moderation and evaluation by peers
The candidate will have:
- Experience in a variety of areas related to dietetic practice: clinical, community nutrition and food service management.
- Evidence of characteristics as leadership, self-reliance, initiative, good communication skills (oral and verbal) and academic excellence in nutrition related sciences.
- Observance and celebration of Health Days: National Nutrition week, World Health Day
- Sports Nutrition counseling during various tournaments and Corporate Cricket Matches
A. The major research thrusts are:-
(A.) Clinical Nutrition
- Nutrition and Diabetes / cardiovascular disease / degenerative diseases / liver & kidney disorders / hyper-tension, etc.
(B.) Food Science
- Process and Product Development for normal conditions
- Therapeutic Food Development
- Functional Food Development
- Food Preservation
(C.) Community Nutrition
- Nutrition Surveillance
- Demographic studies
- Providing nutrition education to the vulnerable groups viz. pregnant lactating women, anemic adolescent girls, etc. using novel approaches such as Positive deviance, use of audio Visual aids, nutrition games, lectures and demonstrations.
- Development of low-cost nutrition technologies for adoption by rural people
- Training of Child Development Project Officers engaged in nutrition dissemination
(D.) Sports Nutrition
- Ergogenic Aids and Dietary Supplements
- Evaluation of Scientific Merit of Nutrient Supplements
- Nutritional Strategies to optimize performance and enhance recovery.
Yes, they are active members of Indian Dietetic Association, Nutrition Society of India, Association of Food scientists and Technologies etc. The faculty members have published many international and national papers in reputed journals.
The faculty has won many awards in oral presentations and poster presentations as Young Scientist Award, Best Masters Research Award, Best poster award in different national and international conferences.
USPs of M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition programme of JNU, Jaipur-
- This program provides two month Clinical / Industrial training in our own 5000 beded hospitals in the M.Sc program.
- The curriculum is designed in such a way that it generates scientific awareness among students and provides them with ample opportunities at every step to practically assess and evaluate what they are learning.
- Conducting of activities and tasks that assess a students aptitude for scientific, analytical and logical thinking and encourage creative thinking, like exhibitions, science projects, expo, etc.
- Focus on enhancing entrepreneurial skills among students through on campus activities, like organizing cafeterias and Science exhibitions. Incorporating the component of organizing food stalls in campus.
- Incorporating the component of primary research through compulsory seminar and research projects/dissertations, in the PG curriculum.
- Encouraging extensive exposure to the global trends through participation in extension, lectures, seminars and conferences by the students.
- Encouraging students to present papers and posters in various conferences and seminars.
- Organizing year round activities and sending the students to participate in activities like quiz, dramatics, debate, cultural activities, etc. organized by other universities.
M.Sc Clinical Nutrition is a postgraduate program focusing on advanced nutritional science and its applications. The program combines in-depth theoretical knowledge with practical clinical experience, preparing students for specialized roles in healthcare, research, and nutrition therapy. Students learn advanced concepts in medical nutrition therapy, research methodology, and clinical dietetics management. It prepares students to work in healthcare settings, providing nutrition-based treatments and consultations for various medical conditions.
The curriculum includes advanced courses such as clinical nutrition assessment, medical nutrition therapy, nutritional biochemistry, pathophysiology of diseases, research methodologies, Sports nutrition, food service management and public health nutrition. The program also emphasizes hands-on clinical experience. The programme offers discipline and open electives where student csn choose the subject of their interest.
Graduates can pursue careers as clinical nutritionists, dietitians, public health nutritionists, research scientists, food and nutrition consultants, private practice consultant and educators in hospitals, research institutions, wellness centers, and public health organizations.
Practical training is mandatory and includes Hospital training in 1100 bedded parent hospital in different department on clinical rotations. Beside that Case study presentation, Research project work, counseling sessions and nutrition projects are other aspects of practical training through which the student has to undergo for the completion of the degree.
Absolutely, Students are encouraged to undertake research projects in areas such as metabolic disorders, community nutrition, innovative food product development and nutrient analysis, and chronic disease management. This research focus enables students to specialize and contribute to evidence-based practice in clinical nutrition.
Candidates must submit an application form, academic transcripts, and any required entrance exam scores. Some applicants may also be required to participate in an interview. Check the admissions section on our website for the latest details.
Students receive exposure through Industry visits, Guest lectures by experts, Internship opportunities, and collaborative research projects, Conference participations, Workshops and seminars that are regularly organized by the department and in other renowned organizations.
After the completion of M.Sc Clinical Nutrition the student can opt for the available higher education options including Ph.D. in Clinical Nutrition, Specialized certifications in various courses like diabetes educator, Fellowship programs and International degree programs.
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