B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics

Job Pressure
Medium

Academic Pressure
Medium

Early Salary
2L LPA - 4L LPA

Mid Level Salary
3L LPA - 5L LPA

Senior Salary
6L LPA - 8L LPA

B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics Course Highlights
B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics Overview
Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics Course
Require Skills set B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics Course
Common Entrance Examination for B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics Course
B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics Course Syllabus
Job Profile after B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics Course
Top Recruiting Companies
B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics Course Approx. Salary Trends in Lakh Per Annum*
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B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics Course Highlights

Course Level	Graduate
Duration	3 Years
Examination type	Semester System
Eligibility	10+2 with recognized board
Admission Process	Counselling after taking Entrance Examination
Course Fee	INR 2,00,000 to 5,00,000
Average Starting Salary	INR 3,00,000 to 15,00,000
Employment Areas	Canteen, Catering Departments (Star Hotel), Food Service Field, Health and Recreation Club, Health Care Field, Health Department (Govt./Pvt.), Hospitals, Nursing Care facilities, Restaurants, etc.
Job Profiles	Administrative Nutritionist, Area Business Manager, Consultant, Food Show Host, Medical Representative, Nutrition Trainer, Nutritional Sales Executive, Public Health/Community Dietitian, Researcher, Sports Nutritionist, Therapeutic Dietitian, etc.
Top Recruiting Organizations	Health Care, Health Department (Govt./Pvt.), Hospitals, Nursing Care, Restaurants, etc.

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B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics Overview

B. Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics or Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics refers to a 3-year under-graduation graduate course in Nutrition and Dietetics where the relationship between the human body and food is studied in detail. Biochemistry, Chemistry, Dairy technology, food science and technology and polymer chemistry is are the subjects dealt with under this course program. This course opens new doors of opportunities for the students at the end of three years after the course has been successfully completed by them.

Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics Course

The basic minimum eligibility for pursuing B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics is an X and XII qualification from a recognized educational Board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the main subjects at the intermediate level, with a minimum aggregate score of 50%. Some universities/ colleges also accept Botany/ Zoology/ Computer Science/ Biochemistry instead of Biology as one of the main subjects studied in class XII.

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Require Skills set B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics Course

Good communication and observation
Ability to answer questions and offer advice
Dealing with emotionally charged situations
Decision Making Skills
Organisational Skills

Common Entrance Examination for B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics Course

Mangalore University Master of Science in Dietetics and Food Service Management Entrance Exam
Annamalai University M.Sc in Dietetics entrance exam
All India Institute of Hygiene & Public Health Entrance exam
IGNOU M.Sc in Dietetics and Food Service Management Nutritional Biochemistry Exam
S.N.D.T. WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY PGD in Dietetics entrance exams
The University of Mumbai M.Sc in Dietetics Entrance Exam
The University of Kerala M.Sc in Dietetics Entrance Exam
Osmania University Entrance Exam

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B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics Course Syllabus

YEAR I	YEAR II
Communication Skills and Personality Development	Food Microbiology
Human Physiology	Food Quality and Analysis
Introduction to Food and Nutrition	Family Meal Planning
Food Chemistry	Industrial Management and Facility Planning
Food & Nutrition	Food Science
Computer Fundamentals	Fundamentals of Bakery & Confectionary
Public Health and Nutrition	Food Preservation
Nutritional Biochemistry	-
Human Nutrition	-
Maternal & Child Health	-
YEAR III
Ethics and Environmental Studies
Dietetics I
Food Packaging & Marketing Management
Food Processing Operations
Dietetics II
Food Biotechnology
Food Service Management
Diet & Patient Counselling
Internship

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Job Profile after B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics Course

Administrative Nutritionist
Area Business Manager
Consultant
Food Show Host
Medical Representative
Nutrition Trainer
Nutritional Sales Executive
Public Health/Community Dietitian
Researcher
Sports Nutritionist
Therapeutic Dietitian

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B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics Course Approx. Salary Trends in Lakh Per Annum*

Job Profile	Average Entry Level Salary	Average Medium Salary	Average Maximum Salary
Consultant	6.0	7.0	8.0
Food Show Host	5.0	5.5	6.0
Sports Nutritionist	3.0	4.0	5.0
Nutrition Trainer	2.0	2.5	4.0
Public Health/Community Dietitian	2.0	3.5	5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics?
B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics is a 3‑year undergraduate course that teaches how food and nutrition affect the human body, how to plan healthy diets, and how to help people improve their health through nutrition science.
2. What subjects will I study in this course?
You study subjects like introduction to food & nutrition, human physiology, food chemistry, food microbiology, dietetics, nutritional biochemistry, food service management, and diet counselling with practical labs and internships.
3. Who is eligible to study B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics?
Students must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or related science subjects) from a recognised board, usually with at least 50% aggregate marks.
4. How long is the B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics programme?
The programme normally lasts 3 years, divided into six semesters, including classroom study and practical training.
5. How do admissions work?
Admissions may be based on Class 12 marks, merit lists, or entrance exams depending on the college/university. Some institutions also consider interviews or counselling.
6. What skills will I learn from this degree?
You’ll gain nutritional assessment, diet planning, counselling, food science understanding, health promotion, communication, and research skills useful in healthcare and wellness fields.
7. What career options are available after this degree?
Graduates can work as Clinical Dietitian, Nutritionist, Sports Nutritionist, Public Health Nutritionist, Food Quality Analyst, Food Service Manager, Wellness Consultant, or Research Assistant.
8. Where can B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics graduates work?
They can be employed in hospitals, clinics, fitness centres, food and beverage companies, public health organisations, NGOs, wellness centres, research labs, and community nutrition programmes.
9. What is the average starting salary after completing this course?
In India, average salaries for graduates are typically around ₹3 LPA to ₹6 LPA for entry‑level roles, and can go higher with experience or specialised positions.
10. Is B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics a good career choice?
Yes — it’s a good choice if you enjoy health, food science, helping people improve well‑being, and want to work in both healthcare and lifestyle sectors with potential for growth and specialisation.