MS Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Program Info

The MS Human Nutrition and Dietetics program aims to advance clinical and public health nutrition knowledge by addressing critical challenges like malnutrition, obesity, and diet-related chronic diseases. It equips students with expertise in emerging fields such as precision nutrition and metabolomics, fostering innovative research on the relationship between diet, genetics, and health outcomes.

This program also emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with medicine, food science, and public health to develop sustainable and culturally sensitive dietary solutions that promote health equity and address global and local nutritional challenges. Graduates will be prepared for diverse career opportunities in clinical settings, academia, public health organizations, and the food and nutrition industry.

Outline

Year	Semester	Courses	Credit Hours
I	Semester I	1 Core & 3 Electives	12
-	Semester II	1 Core & 3 Electives	12
II	Semester III & IV	Thesis + Viva Voce	6

Eligibility Criteria

At least 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% marks from an annual system in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, Medicine, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related disciplines from an HEC-recognized institution.

All applicants are required to pass the UCP admission test.

Selection Criteria

Weightage of Previous Academic	Weightage of Admission Test	Weightage of the Interview	Total
40%	30%	30%	100%

Fee Structure with Scholarship

Program Name: MS Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Admission Fee:

Per Credit Hour Fee

1st Sem Total Fee

1st Installment

1st Installment with 25% Scholarship

1st Installment with 30% Scholarship

1st Installment with 50% Scholarship

1st Installment with 75% Scholarship

Total Credit Hours

Total Fees (Incl Admission Fees)

Disclaimer

The above-mentioned fee structure is for illustration purpose only. UCP reserves the rights to make changes in the Fee Structure whenever deemed necessary or appropriate.

Tentative Study Road Map

Year – I – Semester 1

Course Code	Course Title	Category	Credit Hours
HN750	Nutrigenomics & Proteomics	Core	3
-	Course 2	-	3
-	Course 3	-	3
-	Course 4	-	3

Semester II

Course Code	Course Title	Category	Credit Hours
FT691	Research Design Methodology	Core	3
-	Course 2	-	3
-	Course 3	-	3
-	Course 4	-	3

Year – II – Semester – III & IV

Course Code	Course Title	Category	Credit Hours
HN799	Thesis	Project	6

List of elective courses:

Sr. No.	Course Code	Course Title	Category	Credit Hours
1.	HN640	Dietary Deficiencies and Public Health Strategies	Elective	3
2.	HN610	Analytical Techniques in Human Nutrition	Elective	3
3.	HN641	Therapeutic and Complementary Nutrition	Elective	3
4.	HN720	Advanced Dietetics	Elective	3
5.	HN611	Nutrition in Institution	Elective	3
6.	HN612	Vegetarian Nutrition	Elective	3
7.	HN620	Personalized Nutrition	Elective	3
8.	HN643	Nutrition Counselling & Communication Skills	Elective	3
9.	HN621	Diet Diversification and Health Promotion	Elective	3
10.	HN622	Maternal and Child Health	Elective	3
11.	HN644	Reproductive Health Management	Elective	3
12.	HN623	Pediatric and Geriatric Nutrition	Elective	3
13.	HN740	Advanced Clinical Nutrition	Elective	3
14.	HN645	Epidemiology and Public Health Nutrition	Elective	3
15.	HN630	Advanced Nutrients Metabolism	Elective	3
16.	HN631	Gut Microbiota: Prebiotics and Probiotics	Elective	3
17.	HN646	Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy	Elective	3
18.	HN632	Global Food Issues	Elective	3
19.	FT624	Food Processing and Nutrition	Elective	3
20.	FT842	Advancements in Food Fermentation	Elective	3
21.	FT721	Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals	Elective	3
22.	FT752	Advances in Sustainable Food Systems	Elective	3
23.	FT652	Food Safety & Quality Control System	Elective	3
24.	BC661	Advanced Biochemical Techniques	Elective	3
25.	BT600	Biostatistics	Elective	3
26.	MB671	Advanced Immunology	Elective	3

Career Opportunities

MS in Human Nutrition and Dietetics graduates are trained for advanced roles in the health, nutrition, and wellness sectors. They can work in teaching, research, clinical settings, and leadership positions. Some possible career options include:

Clinical Dietitian or Nutritionist
Pediatric or Oncology Nutritionist
Public Health Nutritionist
Food Safety and Quality Control Expert
Nutrition Researcher or Scientist
University Lecturer or Research Supervisor
Health and Fitness Consultant
Policy Advisor on health and nutrition
Therapeutic Diet Planner
Weight Management Specialist
Senior Nutrition Consultant
Entrepreneur in nutrition and wellness services

Criteria for Award of Degree

To be awarded the MS in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, a student must successfully complete a total of 30 credit hours, which includes 24 credit hours of coursework and 6 credit hours allocated to a research thesis. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale is required for graduation. In addition, the student must successfully defend their research thesis before an academic evaluation committee. The awarding of the degree is also contingent upon the fulfillment of all university and departmental academic regulations, including adherence to ethical standards in research and overall academic conduct.