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MSc. Food and Nutrition

MSc. Food and Nutrition

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:

    http://du.ac.in/uploads/RevisedSyllabi1/Annexure-20.%20M.Sc.%20FN.pdf