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B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics

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Overview

Established in 2025, the Nutrition & Dietetics Department at Muthayammal Memorial College of Arts and Science is dedicated to offering high-quality education and trailblazing research and various opportunities inthe vibrant field of nutrition. The department offers a features of full-scale program B.Sc., Nutrition and dietetics, designed to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory skills essential for success in their field.

The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote health through proper nutrition, Manage diet related diseases and contribute to public health initiatives. This inters disciplinary field combines aspects of Food Science, Food Chemistry, Human Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Technology and Health Education like Dietetics.

In addition of these subjects, blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications, students often engage in industrial and hospital training, surveys, projects and internships to gain  hands-on-experience. Also graduates can purse various career paths including clinical dietician/nutritionist, community nutritionist, roles in educational sectors & food industries and entrepreneurship. The demand for nutrition professionals is rising due to increased awareness of health and wellness, offering a job and self employment opportunities. Further education enhances career prospects and provides a competitive edge in the field.

Key Features

  • B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics program launched in 2025
  • Well-equipped, modern laboratory facilities
  • Equip-knowledge and skills necessary to promote the health education through these course
  • Enhance the student’s skills and knowledge within the way of hands on experience, integral to the course through the laboratory, seminars and internship experiences.

Vision

To demonstrate leadership and contribute to the development of nutrition sciences, dietetics practice and society by participating in professional groups and learned societies, collaborating with the community to enhance well-being and quality of life.

Mission

The mission of the nutrition and Department is to provide a high-quality, student-centered education in nutrition, emphasizing both fundamental and applied aspects of the discipline. Accelerate improvements in globally centers on preparing professionals Who can enhance public health through evidence based on nutrition practices, by the way of foster critical thinking and promote the health of well-being through this course.

Key Objectives

  • Students to become competent entry level by providing a comprehensive curriculum that integrate scientific knowledge with practical skills.
  • Including fostering communication, critical thinking, evidence-based decision making and effective
  • This program emphasizes preparing encouraging leadership role in society. graduates for successful careers in nutrition
  • Aim to provide education, research and consultancy services based on science and technology in line with external standards.   

Key Information

Degree: B.Sc., Nutrition and Dietetics
Duration: 3 Years
Start: July 2025
Eligibility: Candidate for admission to the first year of the degree of Bachelor of Science Course shall be required to have passed the Higher secondary examination (Academicor vocational stream with Biology along with Chemistry under higher secondary board of examination Stream) conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu or an Examination accepted by the Syndicate.