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M.Sc. Foods and Nutrition

Admission Procedure

Merit prepared on basis of the qualifying exam

Provisional Admission

Candidates with B. Sc. Food Technology/B. Sc. Foods and Nutrition/B. Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics/B. Sc. Agriculture/Bachelors

About The Program

The Department of Food Science & Technology at Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) offers postgraduate education with a strong emphasis on nutrition, health, and functional foods.

The M.Sc. Foods and Nutrition program provides students with a solid foundation in nutritional science, diet planning, food quality, and research methodologies. Supported by state-of-the-art laboratories, experienced faculty, and strong industry and research collaborations, the department offers hands-on training through internships, fieldwork, and research projects. Graduates are well prepared for careers in nutrition, public health, research, and the food industry

Graduates are well prepared for careers in nutrition, public health, research, and the food industry

Eligibility Criteria for the admissions in the Program

Candidates with B.Sc. Food Technology/B.Sc. Foods and Nutrition/B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics/B.Sc. Home Science/B.Sc. Agriculture/ Bachelors in Biological Sciences and relevant stream.

Teaching Pedagogies

  • Health Centre Exposure
    Internships, hospital visits, and collaborative projects with industries and research institutes to connect theory with real-world applications.
  • Practical Skill Development
    Hands-on laboratory sessions, research-oriented activities, and access to advanced facilities for skill enhancement.
  • Integrated Learning
    Learner-centric and outcome-based teaching through interactive lectures, case studies, and conceptual discussions.
  • Holistic Evaluation & Growth
    Continuous assessment through assignments and practical, supported by expert talks and workshops for overall academic and professional development.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1

Students will apply the concepts related to field of foods and nutrition for academia, research and entrepreneurship.

PEO2

Students will be able meet the demands of modern society by acquiring practical skills that enhances their potential in the field of nutrition science.

PEO3

To produce professional post-graduates ready to work with a sense of responsibility, ethics and enabling them to work efficiently individually and also as a team.

PEO4

To impart the competency in students so that they are able to pursue higher studies and research in areas of foods, nutrition, dietetics and other professionally related fields.

Program Outcomes (POs)

PO1

Science knowledge

Apply the knowledge of technological principles underlying foods and nutrition science to the solution of complex science problems.

PO2

Problem analysis

Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of sciences and technology.

PO3

Design/development of solutions

Skills and knowledge necessary to design solutions that address the complexities of the foods, nutrition and dietetics industry while prioritizing public health, safety, and environmental sustainability, as well as considering social and cultural norms of the society.

PO4

Conduct investigations of complex problems

Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions for complex problems.

PO5

Modern tool usage

Utilize, select, and apply modern analytical and IT tools, including prediction and analysis techniques, effectively in complex food and nutrition activities while recognizing their limitations.

PO6

The technologist and society

Apply contextual reasoning to assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues in the field of food, nutrition and dietetics practice, ensuring ethical and responsible professional conduct.Top of Form

PO7

Environment and sustainability

Understand the environmental and societal impacts of food and nutrition science solutions, and integrate sustainable development principles into professional practice.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

PSO 1:

Students will acquire various concepts of foods and nutrition science by acquiring theoretical and practical knowledge.

PSO 2:

Students will develop essential skills required for community nutritional assessment, health monitoring, diet planning, counselling and food safety.

PSO 3:

Students will learn the aspects of various multidisciplinary field of foods and nutrition and knowledge about sustainable development.

Career Pathways

They have various career opportunities as:

  • Clinical Dietitian
  • Community Nutritionist
  • Sports Nutritionist
  • Food Service Manager
  • Researcher or Academician
  • Corporate Wellness Consultant

Notes: Semester 1 and 2 are applicable only for regular entry students. Lateral entry students begin from Semester 3.

Course Curriculum

Semester 1

  • Food Chemistry
  • Community Nutrition and Assessment
  • Applied Human Nutrition
  • Food Microbiology and Safety
  • Food Chemistry Lab
  • Community Nutrition and Assessment Lab
  • Applied Human Nutrition Lab
  • Food Microbiology and Safety Lab

Semester 2

  • Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Applied Biochemistry
  • Therapeutic Nutrition
  • Nutraceuticals and Health Foods / Food Analytical Techniques
  • Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Lab
  • Applied Biochemistry Lab
  • Therapeutic Nutrition Lab
  • Nutraceuticals and Health Foods Lab / Food Analytical Techniques Lab

Semester 3

  • Sports and Fitness Nutrition
  • Nutritional Requirement Throughout Lifecycle
  • Food Product Development and Entrepreneurship
  • Institutional Food Service Management / Food Quality and Sensory Evaluation
  • Sports and Fitness Nutrition Lab
  • Nutritional Requirement Throughout Lifecycle Lab
  • Food Product Development and Entrepreneurship Lab
  • Institutional Food Service Management Lab / Food Quality and Sensory Evaluation Lab

Semester 4

  • Dissertation / Research Project
  • Seminar
  • General Proficiency

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, through labs and industrial visits.

Registered Dietitian, Health Counselor, Food Technologist, Dietitian, Food Safety Officer, Product Developer, Research Scientist, and more.

Yes, students are encouraged to participate in research projects, conferences, workshops, and publications.

Yes, collaborations provide internships, expert talks, and real-world exposure.

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