Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics is a professionally structured short-term program that prepares students for a meaningful and rewarding career in one of the fastest-growing fields in healthcare and wellness. In today’s world, where lifestyle diseases, obesity, malnutrition and diet-related health conditions are on the rise, the demand for qualified nutrition and dietetics professionals has never been greater.
The program covers all essential areas of nutrition and dietetics including the basics of nutrition and food groups, understanding how different foods impact the human body, nutritional needs across various life stages from infancy to old age, diet therapy and personalised meal planning for different health conditions, clinical and therapeutic nutrition for patients in hospital and healthcare settings, community and public health nutrition focused on addressing nutritional challenges at a population level, and food hygiene and safety practices essential for any nutrition professional.
What will you study
- Basics of Nutrition and Food Groups
- Nutritional Needs Across Life Stages
- Diet Therapy and Meal Planning
- Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition
- Community and Public Health Nutrition
- Food Hygiene and Safety
Eligibility Criteria
- Completed 10+2 from a recognised board — preferably with Science (Biology)
- Students from any stream are accepted for general nutrition diplomas
- Minimum marks criteria ranges from 45% to 50%
Job Roles
- Diet Technician / Assistant Dietitian
- Nutrition Educator
- Health and Wellness Coach
- Food Service Supervisor
- Nutritionist in NGOs
- Freelance Nutrition Consultant