Admissions Open 2025-26
B.Sc. CLINICAL NUTRITION
VISION
The Department of Clinical Nutrition contributes to health and the prevention of disease and through effective application of nutrition knowledge to improve human health and well- being.
MISSION
The Mission of the Department of Clinical Nutrition is to better human health by:
Contributing to the fundamental knowledge of how nutrients and food components function at cellular, systematic, and whole body levels and impact human health and disease.
Contributing to the knowledge-base of nutrition undergraduate and graduate students through high quality teaching, training, and research mentorship.
Providing service to professional, governmental, and local community organizations.
Overview
Clinical nutrition is the prevention, diagnosis & treatment of chronic diseases & condition leveraging the power of nutrition. Assuring access to healthier food options promoting the desire & ability to become physically active.
Why Clinical Nutrition?
Clinical nutritionists help patients address their health concerns by formulating nutrition and lifestyle strategies tailored to their needs and goal. Clinical nutritionists will often collaborate with doctors, specialists, and caregivers to craft a nutrition and lifestyle plan that complements other treatments. They help prevent and treat chronic diseases — such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes — in a variety of settings, from health care clinics and schools to at-home consultation. The demand for clinical nutritionists has grown considerably over the last few years. Many of them can be seen working in private practices, hospitals, acute care centers and even government agencies.
Eligibility
At the time of admission, a candidate should have successfully passed the examination conducted by a Board/University at the +2 level of schooling with Pass mark(50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Diploma in their relevant field (either through formal schooling for 12 years, or through open school system) or its equivalent.
CAREER OPPURTUNITY
- Nutritionist
- Nutritional therapist
- Food product development scientist
