Master's of Science Degree in Dietetics and Food Service Management {MSc. (DFSM) }

The M.Sc. Programme in the area of Dietetics and Food Service Management has been developed with a view to address the needs of training work force/ developing manpower (dietitians, nutrition counselors, food service managers etc.) for the emerging employment sector - hospital/ community dietetics, food service management. The programme will offer unique opportunity of higher education to learners to enrich their working lives by entering into the labour market and/ or starting their own food service unit, leading to entrepreneurship. The programme also focuses on upgrading the professional competencies of serving personnel in food service establishments, such as dietitians, diet technicians, counselors etc. upgrading their knowledge and equipping them with productive skills to enhance their career progression and employability. The special feature of the programme is that it has a provision of exit point for learners (after one year) in the form of P.G. Diploma in Dietetics and Public Nutrition.

Eligibility : The eligibility criteria for admission to the programme include:

B.Sc. (Home-Science) Degree with specialization in Foods and Nutrition
OR
PG Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition (PDPHN) or its equivalent
OR
Graduate or the equivalent from the following background - sciences, health care, medical, pharmaceutical, catering - along with either the Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education Degree (DNHE) OR the Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care (CNCC) OR Certificate in Foods and Nutrition offered by IGNOU.

Medium : The programme is available in English.

Programme Duration : The programme can be completed in a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 5 years.

Programme Fees : For the 1st Year Rs. 9000/- + 100/- (Registration) For the 2nd year Rs. 9000/-

Credits : Learners will have to successfully complete course work worth 64 credits to acquire MSc. Degree. Courses worth 30 credits and 34 credits shall be offered during the first year and second year, respectively (1 credit = 30 hours of study).

Programme Structure : The programme has both the theory and the practical component. The pool of courses constituting the Master's programme along with the credit weightage includes:

Course Code : Title of the Course

Theory Practicals: Theory Practicals

MFN-001 : - : Applied Physiology

MFN-002 : MFNL-002 : Nutritional Biochemistry

MFN-003 : MFNL-003 : Food Safety and Food Microbiology

MFN-004 : MFNL-004 :Advance Nutrition

MFN-005 : MFNL-005 : Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition

MFN-006 : MFNL-006 : Public Nutrition

MFN-007 : MFNL-007 : Entrepreneurship and Food Service Management

MFN-008 : MFNL-008 : Principles of Food Science

MFN-009: - : Research Methods and Biostatistics

MFN-010 : - : Understanding Computer Applications

- : MFNP-011 : Internship Programme

- : MFNP-012 : Dissertation

* Credit transfer will be permissible for in-service dietitians on furnishing the experience certificate

Source: IGNOU official Website