Hello,

BSc in food nutrition and dietics is a good option. There are many opportunities available after completing it.

Firstly make sure you have practical knowledge and a good academic background. Here are some fields where you can work.

Government Schools - You can work as a nutritionist in government schools.

Government Hospitals - After qualifying certain exams you can work in hospitals even in private ones.

Nursing cares

Work as a dietician independent

Factories and NGOs

Canteens of offices or schools.

Thank you and all the best.

Dear,

After getting a Degree in Bsc. Nutrition & Dietetics you can get jobs with government hospitals, government’s health department, schools, colleges, factories and office cafeterias for planning nutritional regiment. You can also work for sports hostels and athletes campus. Health and recreation clubs, canteen and nursing care facilities also require the services of nutritionists and dietitians. Employment opportunities are also open to you in catering department of star hotels and restaurants. Research and development involves conducting research on various food items to ensure their quality as well as studying the effects of various types of diet on the body chemistry in labs. The research dietician or nutritionists do research on nutritive value of food which helps to understand the various components of food we eat and the right type of food which provides a balanced mix of the essentials like vitamins, minerals etc. needed for the human body. A fresher who has completed a course in Nutrition and Dietetics may draw anywhere between Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 20,000 in a standard hospital or nursing home.

Hope this helps!