School of Nutrition & Public Health
🌟 Vision:
To become a leading center of excellence in nutrition and public health education, empowering students to promote wellness, prevent disease, and improve community health globally.
🎯 Mission:
- Provide comprehensive and evidence-based education in nutrition, dietetics, and public health.
- Develop professionals capable of designing, implementing, and evaluating health programs for diverse populations.
- Promote research, innovation, and critical thinking to address public health challenges.
- Encourage community engagement, ethical practices, and lifelong learning in health promotion.
📌 Objectives:
- Impart knowledge of human nutrition, food science, and public health principles.
- Train students to assess nutritional needs and implement effective interventions.
- Enhance skills for policy-making, program management, and health advocacy.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle public health issues at local, national, and global levels.
- Prepare graduates for careers in healthcare, research, policy, and community health services.
Program | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
Certificate in Food and Nutrition (CFN) | 6 months (minimum) to 2 years (maximum) | No formal qualification; minimum age of 18 years |
Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHE) | 1 year (minimum) to 3 years (maximum) | 10+2 or equivalent; open to all individuals with basic reading and writing skills |
Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition (DDPHN) | 1 year | B.Sc. Home Science (Pass/Hons.), B.Sc. Food Technology (Hons.), B.Sc. Microbiology, B.Sc. Biochemistry, B.Sc. Life Sciences, B.Sc. Nursing, MBBS |
Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition (PGDDPHN) | 1 year | B.Sc. Home Science (Pass/Hons.), B.Sc. Food Technology (Hons.), B.Sc. Microbiology, B.Sc. Biochemistry, B.Sc. Life Sciences, B.Sc. Nursing, MBBS |
Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition | 1 year | B.Sc. Home Science (Pass/Hons.), B.Sc. Food Technology (Hons.), B.Sc. Microbiology, B.Sc. Biochemistry, B.Sc. Life Sciences, B.Sc. Nursing, MBBS |
Post Graduate Certificate Course in Nutrition (PGCCN) | 10 weeks (January to March annually) | Master’s Degree in Life Sciences (Biochemistry, Physiology, Food & Nutrition, Dietetics, Biology, Zoology) or a basic degree in Medical Health Sciences |
Executive Diploma in Public Health Nutrition | 8 months (minimum) to 16 months (maximum) | Graduates in any discipline |
Diploma in Health and Nutrition | 12 months (minimum) to 24 months (maximum) | Graduates in any discipline |
Program | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
B.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition | 3 years | 12th with Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Home Science) from a recognized board |
B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics | 3 years | 12th with Science (PCB) with at least 50% marks |
B.Sc. Food Science | 3 years | 12th with Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics) |
B.Sc. Public Health | 3 years | 12th in any stream with minimum 50% marks |
B.Sc. Public Health (Honours) | 3 years | 12th with Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) |
B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics (Hons.) | 4 years | 12th with Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) |
B.Sc. Food & Nutrition | 4 years | 12th with Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Home Science) |
Program | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
M.Sc. Food and Nutrition | 2 years | B.Sc. in Home Science, Food Science, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Medical, Pharmaceutical, or related fields. |
M.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics | 2 years | B.Sc. in Nutrition, Dietetics, Home Science, or related fields. |
M.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics (Community Nutrition) | 2.5 years (including 6 months internship) | Any bachelor’s degree; bridge courses in Basic Nutrition, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and General Biology and Physiology provided. |
M.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics (Foods and Nutrition) | 2 years | B.Sc. in Home Science, Food Science, Life Sciences, or related fields. |
M.Sc. Public Health Nutrition | 2 years | Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, AYUSH, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Veterinary Sciences, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or Allied and Health Sciences. |
Master of Public Health (MPH) | 2 years | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; medical or non-medical professionals interested in public health. |
Master of Public Health (MPH) | 2 years | Bachelor’s degree in clinical sciences (e.g., MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BPT, Nursing, etc.) with at least 55% marks. |
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Management (PGDPHM) | 1 year | Bachelor’s degree; work experience in health services is preferred. |
Program | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition | 3–6 years | Master’s degree in Food & Nutrition or related field; minimum 55% marks; entrance test and interview |
Ph.D. in Nutrition & Dietetics | 3–6 years | Master’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or related field; entrance test and interview |
Ph.D. in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics | 3–6 years | Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics or related field; entrance test and interview |
Ph.D. in Public Health | 3–6 years | Master’s degree in Public Health or related field; minimum 55% marks; entrance test and interview |
Program Level | Examples of Programs | Career Opportunities | Average Salary (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
Diploma & Certificate | – Diploma in Nutrition & Health Education (DNHE) – Certificate in Nutrition & Health Education | – Nutritionist/Dietitian- Health Educator- Food Safety Officer- NGO Worker- Freelance/Content Creator | ₹2.5–6.5 LPA |
Undergraduate (UG) | – B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics- B.Sc. in Public Health | – Clinical Nutritionist- Public Health Educator- Food Technologist- Health Policy Analyst- Research Assistant | ₹3–7 LPA |
Postgraduate (PG) | – M.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics- M.Sc. in Public Health Nutrition- Master of Public Health (MPH) | – Epidemiologist- Health Policy Analyst- Public Health Educator- Healthcare Administrator- Biostatistician | ₹4–8 LPA |
Ph.D. | – Ph.D. in Nutrition and Dietetics- Ph.D. in Public Health | – Research Scientist- University Professor- Policy Advisor- Program Director- Consultant | ₹6–12 LPA |