Programs

Department of Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences, formerly known as Nutrition and Dietetics, was established in within the premises of the Health Sciences Wing.Its primary objective was to launch a 10-semester graduate degree program leading to the degree of Doctor of Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences (DDNS). Additionally, the department offers a post-graduate degree program of M.Phil and DOCTOR OF PHILOSPHY PhD in Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities the department conducts practical and research-based experiments in its therapeutic food product development nutritional chemistry laboratories. The faculty comprises highly qualified and conscientious individuals holding Ph.D. and M.Phil degrees re committed to imparting the best possible subjective knowledge to the students.

Vision

To Empowering individuals and communities through and dietetics education, research, and practice; fostering health and wellness to build a healthier and more sustainable society.

Mission

To educate, innovate, and advocate for dietary practices that promote health, prevent disease, and enhance well-being across diverse populations. Prepare future leaders through rigorous academic programs, transformative research, and community engagement in the field of nutrition and dietetics, to address current and emerging health challenges.

OBJECTIVE:

The graduates will know about human nutrition and dietetics, food use in society, food science, nutritional assessment, clinical dietetics, and community and public health nutrition research.

The graduates will also acquire the professional skills and ability to:

Interpret and translate the science of nutrition into practical information
Conduct timely and appropriate clinical and nutritional assessment
Manage nutrition care in clinical and community settings
Influence and contribute to a safe, secure and nutritious food supply
Manage self-development in the area of nutrition and dietetics

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

OBJECTIVE:

Programs

BS Human Nutrition And Dietetics

Master Of Science In Food Science And Technology

MPhil Dietetics And Nutritional Sciences

PhD Dietetics And Nutritional Sciences (after MS/MPhil)

PhD Dietetics & Nutritional Sciences (after BS)

ADP Human Nutrition And Dietetics