Nutrition & Dietetics
B.Sc major
A science degree in human nutrition: food science, nutritional biochemistry, physiology, diet planning, therapeutic (clinical) nutrition, community nutrition and food-service management. It leads to dietitian and nutritionist work, food-industry quality and research roles, public-health nutrition programmes and postgraduate study. Some universities offer it as a separate major; others as a specialisation within Home Science.
After Nutrition & Dietetics, you can
How you get in
Class 12, usually in the science stream with Biology or Chemistry; some colleges also accept other streams (rules vary). Central universities admit through CUET-UG scores; many state universities and their colleges admit on Class 12 merit or a state test. Agricultural universities that offer B.Sc (Hons) Food, Nutrition & Dietetics or Community Science admit through ICAR's quota (via CUET-UG) or a state entrance.
At a glance
- Hospital dietitian posts usually expect a PG diploma or M.Sc, an internship, or the RD credential — the B.Sc alone is often a starting point.
- Food companies, wellness and fitness firms, and public-health nutrition programmes also hire nutrition graduates.
- Common next steps are an M.Sc in Food & Nutrition or Dietetics, a PG diploma in dietetics, or an MPH.
In numbers
'Nutrition' subject row only; a separate 'Food Science & Nutrition' row is not included. UG B.Sc figures by subject are not reported separately. AISHE counts responding institutions only; coverage varies by year.