Dear Aspirant,

Normal requirement to join for M.Sc Food and Nutrition is an undergraduate degree in the same field or equivalent discipline, like (Bachelors of Science degree with (Home Sc./ Med / Non-Med / Bio-Sc. / Medical Science & Allied Medical/ Nutrition & Dietetics/ Food Tech./ Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology/ Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology/ Clinical Chemistry/ Public Health & Allied Sciences))

Nutritionists or dieticians can build a career in the following sectors:
1. R&D (Research and development).
2. Healthcare sector (Hospitals, clinics, health centers, etc.)
3. Government schemes and organizations.
4. NGOs.
5. Teaching and education sector.
To build a career in the R&D sector, qualifications like M.Phil and Ph.D. will be of use. M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. qualifications will also enable one to take up the job post of a lecturer or instructor.

Following Institutions are providing M.sc food and nutrition

Kurukshetra University.

University Agricultural Science-Bangalore

Lovely Professional University

RVS Arts & Science College

Dr. NGP College

Good Luck!

Dear Sadhna, for pursuing a Master's degree in Food and Nutrition, you should have a Bachelor's degree in any of the subjects among Chemistry/Bio chemistry/Botany/Zoology/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Home Science/ Agriculture/Home Science/Food Science and Nutrition. You should have a minimum aggregate of 50-60% depending on the Institution. Some Institutions conduct admissions based on the merit in your Bachelor's degree while few Institutions conduct entrance examination for admission.