B.Sc - Clinical Nutrition

Overview 

BSc in Clinical Nutrition is a 3 years duration divide in 6 semester total course. The program aims to provide scientific understanding about nutrition and strategies for improving patient care. It covers clinical nutrition topics and helps the students in learning how the diet impacts the health of individuals. Candidates must have completed their senior secondary (10+2) education. Minimum required percentage must be acquired by the student in 10+2 for admission in this particular course.

Some of the top colleges for BSc in Nursing are Avinashilingam University for Women Coimbatore, Central Agricultural University Imphal , Amity University Gurgaon , I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University Jalandhar , Queen Mary's College Chennai, CMJ University, Shillong etc. The average fees for the course ranges between INR 2 LPA - INR 5 LPA. Subjects that are included in B. Sc Clinical Nutrition are Food Chemistry, Food and Nutrition, Computer Fundamentals, Public health and nutrition, Food Microbiology, Food Quality and Analysis, Family Meal Planning, Industrial Management and Facility Planning etc.

Job profiles for B. Sc in Clinical Nutrition are Researcher, Consultant, Therapeutic Dietitian, Food Show Host, Sports Nutritionist, Nutrition Trainer, Administrative Nutritionist, Public Health/Community Dietitian, Professor etc. There is a broader career scope for students pursuing B. Sc in Clinical Nutrition. Students can pursue higher education, They can go for teaching jobs, be specialists in the food industry, they can go for therapeutic dietitians jobs and many more.

Some  Highlights of B.Sc Clinical Nutrition:

Top Colleges Offerig B.Sc Clinical Nutrition

Avinashilingam University for Women Coimbatore

Central Agricultural University, Imphal 

Amity University, Gurgaon

I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University Jalandhar 

CMJ University, Shillong 

Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurgaon 

Magadh University, Gaya

Lovely Professional University ,Jalandhar 

RVS College of Arts and Science Coimbatore

Why Choose BSc Clinical Nutrition:

Every course has its benefits. The students should choose this course because it requires the given skills :

• Good commutation skills. A nurse should be able to communicate in both medical and laymen terms.
  
• Must have dedication to work with doctors, patients and administration.
  
• Should have strong organizational and management skills.
  

BSc Clinical Nutrition Admission Process:

Most institutes offer admission to the course on the basis of valid score in the entrance exam conducted at the national level or college level.
Admission is based on performance in a relevant entrance test, often followed by a round of personal interview, wherein their general aptitude for the course is tested.
Admission process generally varies across colleges
Some colleges also offer admission on the basis of the merit of the candidate in the 10+2 examination.

BSc Clinical Nutrition Eligibility:

Education: Candidates should have completed their 10+2 level of education with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their primary subjects.

Minimum Marks: Candidates must have scored at least 50% marks in their 10+2 level of education.Entrance

Exam: Some colleges or universities offering the course may require candidates to clear an entrance exam

B.Sc Clinical Nutrition Career opportunities:

Researcher:

Conduct research related to nutrition and health.

Consultant:

Provide expert advice on nutrition and dietary practices.

Therapeutic Dietitian:

Work in hospitals or clinics, creating personalized diet plans for patients.

Food Show Host:

Combine nutrition knowledge with entertainment in food-related shows.

Sports Nutritionist:

Assist athletes with their dietary needs.

Nutrition Trainer:

Educate individuals or groups on healthy eating habits.

Administrative Nutritionist:

Manage nutrition programs in organizations.

Public Health/Community Dietitian:

Promote health and nutrition in communities.

Professor:

Teach nutrition courses at educational institutions

B.Sc Clinical Nutrition Syllabus:

Semester  1

Communication Skills and Personality Development
Human physiology
Introduction to Food and Nutrition
Food Chemistry
Food and Nutrition

Semester 2

Computer Fundamentals
Public Health and Nutrition
Nutritional Biochemistry
Human Nutrition

Semester 3

Food Microbiology
Food Quality and Analysis
Family Meal Planning
Industrial Management and Facility Planning

Semester 4

Food Science
Fundamentals of Bakery and Confectionery
Food preservatives

Semester 5

Ethics and Environment Studies
Dietetics 1
Food Packaging and Marketing management
Food Processing Operation
Dietetics 2

Semester 6

Food Biotechnology
Food Management
Diet and Patient Counselling