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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIPLOMA AND MSC IN NUTRITION? WHICH ONE IS BEST FOR DIETITIAN? MMU VS AAFT ? WHICH UNIVERSITY IS BEST ? WHICH HAVE BEST AND HIGHEST PACKAGE PLACEMENTS? PLZ ANS?


parikhurana45 1st Aug, 2021
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anamika13111996 10th Sep, 2021

hello aspirant

Hope you are doing great.

The basic difference between a diploma and M.Sc in nutrition is that a diploma course is usually of a shorter span whereas in order to pursue M.Sc  a student needs to have bachelor's degree.

Other differences between diploma and M.Sc in nutrition are mentioned below. please read carefully.

DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION

diploma in nutrition is a program that tends to emphasize the importance of nutrition and diet, the prevention and treatment of a variety of illnesses and diseases, and the promotion of health and wellness.

Most diploma in nutrition programs aim to prepare students to be nutrition specialists. This diploma may provide a foundation for a career as a clinical dietitian, nutritionist, health educator, herbalist, wellness consultant or nutrition counselor.

M.Sc IN NUTRITION

M.Sc Nutrition and Dietetics is a 2 Year postgraduate course which specially deals with the principles of the Nutritional values in Food and their impacts on the Human Body.

M.Sc Nutrition and Dietetics requires the students to have completed their graduation course from any recognized college/university with at least 50% marks in aggregate.

The candidates, who have completed their post-graduation course in Nutrition and Dietetics, professionally work as a Dietitian or Nutritionists in any Private or Govt. Hospitals, Public Health Organizations, National/ International Food Organizations or any other sectors.

pursuing masters or post graduation diploma is the best option for becoming a dietitian.

Thank you . Hope you find this helpful. For any queries, feel free to comment.

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