Overview
A Master of Science in Food Science and Nutrition (M.Sc. FSN) is a two year postgraduate degree program that focuses on advanced studies in the fields of food science, nutrition, and their applications. This program is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the scientific principles underlying food production, processing, safety, and the relationship between nutrition and human health.
Graduates with an M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition can pursue careers in various sectors, including the food industry, healthcare, research institutions, government agencies, and consulting firms. They may work as food scientists, nutritionists, research analysts, quality control specialists, or educators.
Eligibility
Minimum percentage is 50% or B grade (Open Category) and 45% (Reserved category) for students who have the following degrees: B.Sc. Foods &Nutrition/ Food Science & Nutrition/ Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics/ Nutrition & Dietetics/ Public Health &Nutrition/Food Science& Quality Control/Applied Nutrition/Food Technology.
Minimum percentage is 60% or B grade for students with a degree in Pure Sciences: B.Sc. Life Sciences/ Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Physiology /Microbiology
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Course Objective
The Master of Science in Food Science and Nutrition (M.Sc.(FSN)), is a two years postgraduate degree program. The study covers all the aspects of Food Science and Nutrition such as Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition, Nutritional Biochemistry, Food Safety and Quality Control and Applied Nutrition.
The aim of the course is to focus on the interface human nutrition, food science and food industry, which includes the natural significance of processed food in the diet, the effect of nutrition labeling and nutrition calling, functional food and catering technology and nutritional quality.
Job Opportunities
The Master degree holder have excellent career opportunities in the field of Food Nutrition, in both Public and Private Sectors, Colleges & Universities such as Hospitals, Health and Recreation Clubs, Food Manufacturing Unit, Consultancy.
After the successful completion of the Master’s study program one can recognized as Nutrition Specialist / Dietician and be able to work as Food Scientist or Technologist, Executive Officer (Nutrition Department), Lifestyle Counsellor, Diet Consultant, Senior Manager (Food & Nutrition). They also can opt for research career mainly in universities, public or private sector research institutes, food product manufacturing companies and hospitals. Teaching the science of nutrition of dietetics in colleges and universities is also a good option.
Higher Studies
After the successful completion of this course, candidates can also pursue the higher studies and do M.Phil (Food Nutrition), Ph.D (Doctorate in Food Nutrition), and specialization or research oriented work in their respective field.
