Overview
A Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics (B.Sc. FND) is a three year undergraduate degree program that focuses on the study of nutrition science, food science, and dietetics. This program is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills related to the principles of nutrition, food preparation, diet planning, and the promotion of health through proper nutrition.
Upon completion of a B.Sc. FND program, graduates are prepared for careers in various fields related to nutrition and dietetics. This may include roles as dietitians, nutritionists, food consultants, community health workers, or in food-related industries. They may also choose to pursue advanced degrees or certifications in specialized areas of nutrition or health sciences.
Eligibility
- Course Name: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Nutrition and Dietetics
- Level: Degree
- Duration: 3 Years
- Medium of Instruction: English
A candidate for being eligible for admission to the three year course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science must have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (Std. XII) examination conducted by the different Divisional Boards of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education with the following subjects : -
- English
- Any one of the Modern Indian Languages or Modern Foreign Languages or any classical Language or Information Technology
- Any four Science subjects carrying 100 marks each.
or
- English
- Any one vocational subject carrying 200 marks
- Any three Science subjects carrying 100 marks each
or
Must have passed the Higher Secondary School certificate (Std XII) examination with the minimum competency based vocational courses (MCVC)conducted by the different Divisional Boards of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education.
or
Must have passed an examination of other Board or Body recognized as equivalent thereto.
For Food Science & Quality Control, 12th Std. Science/ home Science with Science with 50% marks.
B.Sc.III Year
- For a student from this University - should have cleared second year in the same subject or has passed with admissible ATKT.
- Students from B.A. Home Economics are eligible for admission to Second Year Home Science after completing their First Year.
- Students from other Faculties (Non Home Science) will be admitted with prerequisites of 4 credits of specialization and 4 credits of General Home Science (irrespective of Theory or Practical)
- For students from other universities– should have completed first year of Home Science without ATKT.
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Pre- requisite for each student is to be decided after looking at the subjects
completed at the First Year level. From the following pre- requisitescourses any 2
courses (total 8 credits) will be offered to the
students.
1. Courses Design & Aesthetics- 4 Credits
2. Life Span Development - 4 Credits
3. Food Science & Nutrition- 4 Credits
4. Textile Science & Apparel Design- 4 Credits
- Science students will take ‘Design & Aesthetics’ and ‘Life Span Development’ whereas students from Arts & Commerce will take ‘Food Science & Nutrition’ and ‘Textile Science & Apparel Design’.
B.Sc.III Year
For a student from our University- should have cleared second year in the same subject or has passed with admissible ATKT. For a student from another university– should have completed at least six courses of 4 credits each or 24 credits in the I and II year in the same subject. Passed in I and II year without ATKT.
Study at Raisoni for a successful future & drive your career in the right direction with our B.Sc (Food Nutrition & Dietetics) Programs
Course Objective
- To study the fundamentals of the science of nutrition in relation to macro and micro nutrients.
- To develop skill and confidence to make informed decisions about healthy diet in health and disease.
- To learn composition and chemistry of different foods and changes that occur during cooking/processing of foods.
- To apply the knowledge of food microbiology, sanitation and hygiene in food production and service.
- To understand the working and management of the dietary departments of the various organizations.
Our Highlights
- Semester Pattern.
- Credits & Grading System.
- Syllabus Upgraded by University regularly..
- Opportunity to learn foreign language.
- Wi-fi enabled Campus.
- Training & Placement assistance
- NSS.Club
- Rotaract.Club
- Guest Lectures.
- Annual Excursion.
Job Prospect for(BSC- Food Nutrition Dietetics)
- Eligible for higher learning in M.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition, Food Technology, Clinical Nutrition, etc.
- Nutritionist, Dietitians, Consultants – Multi speciality and Speciality Hospitals, Wellness centres, Schools, Yoga and Ayurvedic Centres.
- Food and Nutrition Communication & Journalism.
- NGO’s associated with Community health.
- Food Analyst -Quality Control Laboratories / Product Managers in Neutraceuticals Industry.
- Marketing team members for Pharmaceutical & Neutraceutical Industry.
- Entrepreneur in the area of Food production and Service.
