Overview
PG Diploma in Dietetics and Nutrition is a 1-year postgraduate diploma in nutrition and dietetics. It adds focused professional skills for graduates. The field covers using food and diet to prevent and treat disease.
Course Details
- Level: PG Diploma
- Duration: 1 year
Eligibility
A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (Bachelor's (Nutrition/Science)) from a recognised university.
Admission
Admission is through university or institution entrance tests or merit and varies by institution.
Registration & Recognition
Allied and healthcare professions are being brought under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) under the NCAHP Act, 2021. Registration with the state allied and healthcare council is being implemented in stages, so check the current rules for your state.
What You Will Learn
The course covers human nutrition, biochemistry, clinical nutrition and dietetics, food science, community nutrition and diet therapy, with a clinical internship.
Where You Can Work
Typical settings include hospitals, wellness and sports centres, public-health programmes and the food industry.
Career Options
Graduates can work as Clinical Dietitian, Nutritionist, Community Nutrition Officer and Food Service Manager. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.
After This Course
You can move on to advanced roles in the field, or a master's degree where eligible.