Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Social Gerontology (DHSG)

The Candidate must have passed B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Sc. a (Hons.) in Sciences/ Social Sciences/Home Science (10+2+3 pattern of education) examination of the University of Delhi or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.

The Department of Food and Nutrition has been offering a one year Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Social Gerontology. With the increasing focus on elderly in national policy and program planning, there is a greater demand for trained professionals to work in areas of training, research and welfare of older persons. With more funding from the Government, greater numbers of non-governmental agencies and community based organizations will work with senior citizens and hence need trained personnel in this area. Increasing number of hospitals are getting geriatric wards and clinics. Besides geriatric wards in hospitals, old age homes and similar institutions, newer models of old age care are emerging in India. Residential care tailored to needs of the senior citizens, assisted living and day care facilities are increasingly being offered by the private sector. Specialised leisure, travel and entertainment, hospitality, food and infrastructure services catering to older adults are also emerging as potential business models.