About B.Voc in Nutrition & Dietetics
Bachelor of Vocational Studies, with specialization, in Nutrition & Dietetics, is a 3-year program designed to offer students a broad understanding of clinical nutrition, food science, sports nutrition, public health nutrition, and its influence on human health and well-being. The dynamic curriculum aims at helping aspirants develop essential skills like critical analysis and communication required to succeed in the field of nutritional sciences and enhance practical knowledge in Nutrition and Dietetics for its applications in industry and research.
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Course Duration
Three years for those who enter into the course generally.
Candidates who completed BSS diploma course are possible to get admission through lateral entry scheme (For further reference check Eligibility criteria section)
Skills required
- Organizational abilities
- Teamwork
- Aptitude for Science
- A Keen interest in health and diet
- Understanding of people from varied backgrounds
Common tasks of nutritionist or dietician include-
- Scientific study of nutrition and food science
- Provide guidance on eating habits and nutrition to people
- Plant diets according to the needs of patient/client
- Conduct or take part in research activity (depending upon qualification)
Some of the well known recruiters in Government sector include-
- Government hospitals
- Community health centres
- Government Schemes and Missions (like ICDS, NHRM etc)
- Government Organizations (like FNB, ICMR, Public Health Foundation etc)
- Government R&D units
- Government Nursing homes
- Government Nutrition Education Institutes
Some of the well known recruiters in private sector include-
- Private clinics and hospitals
- Nursing homes
- NGOs
- Food products manufacturing firms
- Pharmaceutical firms
- Private R&D units
- Private Nutrition Education Institutes
- Health Clubs
- Fitness Centres
- Sports Centres and Franchises
- Hotels
Requirements
- Students who completed plus two and one year of BSS certificate course in Dietician is eligible to get direct admission to the second year of B. Voc course (3rd semester)
- Those who qualified SSLC and one year of BSS certificate course in Dietician are eligible to get the admission in B.Voc course(3rd semester)
- Candidates must have cleared 10 + 2 or equivalent in relevant discipline with an aggregate of at least 50% marks from a recognized board. Students must have studied Physics, Chemistry & Biology in Class 12. Basic computer knowledge
