The Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc) in Nutrition and Dietetics is a skill-oriented undergraduate program designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and practical expertise in the fields of nutrition, diet planning, and health management. This course integrates scientific principles with applied training to prepare students for diverse careers in healthcare, wellness, and the food industry. It covers core subjects such as human nutrition, food science, therapeutic nutrition, clinical dietetics, public health nutrition, and food service management. Students also gain exposure to current dietary trends, nutritional assessment techniques, and diet planning for individuals with specific health conditions.
A key component of the program is On-the-Job Training (OJT) or internships in hospitals, wellness centers, fitness clinics, community health projects, or food service establishments, enabling students to apply their classroom learning in real-world settings.
Graduates of the B.Voc in Dietetics and Nutrition program are well positioned to pursue careers as clinical dietitians, nutrition consultants, wellness coaches, food service supervisors, or public health nutritionists. The curriculum also lays the foundation for further studies such as M.Sc. in Dietetics/Nutrition, PG diplomas, or certifications in specialized areas like sports nutrition or diabetic care.

Scope:
1.Clinical Nutrition: Work in hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes as a dietitian, creating diet plans for patients with medical conditions like diabetes, obesity, or heart disease.
2. Community and Public Health Nutrition: Contribute to government or NGO-led nutrition programs focusing on maternal health, child nutrition, and malnutrition prevention in rural and urban communities.
3. Sports and Fitness Nutrition: Serve as a sports nutritionist or wellness coach in gyms, athletic academies, or sports organizations, guiding athletes on performance-based nutrition.
4. Food Service Management: Take up roles in institutional kitchens, schools, or corporate cafeterias to ensure nutritionally balanced and hygienic food service operations.
5. Entrepreneurship: Start your own nutrition consultancy, diet clinic, health food business, or offer online diet planning and wellness services.
6. Further Education and Research: Pursue higher studies such as M.Sc. in Nutrition/Dietetics or specialize in areas like pediatric nutrition, therapeutic diets, or food science research.

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