Master of Science (MSc) in Food Science and Nutrition

Overview

• Era University offers UG and PG courses in Food & Nutrition. These programs have specifically been designed to meet the increasing demands of dietitians in hospitals, health care centers and technical personnel in food industries. The main emphasis of the course is to teach Basics of Food & Nutrition, Applied Nutrition, Therapeutic and Clinical Dietetics and Scaling of Food Products Production, Management, Preservation and Entrepreneurship. The programs focus on the interface between Human Nutrition and Food Science as well as an integration of multiple disciplines. It is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of food science and nutrition, encompassing all aspects of food processing, preservation, storage, quality assurance, and long-term nutritional implications. In addition to basic Food and Nutrition studies, the curriculum includes elective courses in Human Development, Extension Education, Human Resource Management, Research and Biostatistics, and Computer Sciences. Students can select any two elective courses in each semester.The program is suitable for those also who have a keen interest in Food & Nutrition, and can dedicate ample time to food research. Candidates with an inquisitive mind and diligent team players passionate about health and fitness are a good fit for this program.

Eligibility

• A candidate who has done B.Sc.in Food Science, Home Science or in Basic Sciences with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.

Minimum Education