The Department of Home Science offers two years Master’ program in Food and Nutrition.
The programme is offered in three areas of specialization namely Clinical Nutrition, Public
Health Nutrition and Food Science and Processing. The programme endeavours to train a
cadre of professionals who can create nutrition awareness for promotion of healthy lifestyle
among the population. The courses of this programme have been designed to enhance the
core competency of students in the fields of public health nutrition, dietetics and food
science. The curriculum provides a strong theoretical base and also includes experiential
learning through field placements and practicals. The programme aims to strengthen the
research acumen of students to enable them to develop into academicians and researchers in
the field of food science and nutrition.
Programme Learning Outcomes:
The programme trains students to become professionals
who can work as public health nutritionists, dieticians and food scientists. After completing
this programme the student will be able to:
Assess nutritional status and plan appropriate diets.
Use the knowledge of nutritional sciences in clinical interventions and communication for
health promotion.
Work as program planners and managers in the field of public health nutrition.
Work as food scientists, quality assurance managers and analysts.
Manage a food service establishment.
Apply theoretical concepts and practical training for research in the field of food science,
clinical nutrition and public health nutrition.
For more details, the candidates may refer to syllabus and course structure available on the
website of University of Delhi at: