MSc Nutrition and Dietetics

Program Outcomes (POs)

• PO1. Develops an understanding of scientific theory principles and perspectives in sciences by critical thinking.
• PO2. Develops problem solving skills and is able to design and carry out innovative research projects.
• PO3. Communicates effectively, comprehends knowledge, writes effective reports, designs documentation and makes effective presentations.
• PO4. Functions effectively as an individual, as a member and leader of diverse teams in multidisciplinary settings for Holistic development.
• PO5. Applies ethical principles and is committed to professional ethics, responsibilities in the field of research, is able to design, analyse, interpret data and find solutions for complex problems by applying right tools. This study provides an excellent bridge between undergraduate study and Ph.D. research.
• PO6. Realizes and promotes environmental sustainability through various eco- friendly measures that encourage judicious use of resources.
• PO7. Postgraduate study boosts the self directed career progress and outlines the career paths. It improves the ability to tackle complex and challenging assessment tasks and helps in lifelong learning to be globally competent.
• PO7.Takes up responsibilities in production, quality testing, designing and marketing which contribute for the growth of industry and thus increases the employability.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

Upon completion of these courses the student would

• PSO1. To Impart understanding of the concepts of biochemistry, food chemistry and food microbiology .
• PSO2. To enable the students to learn the methods of assessing human nutritional requirements, nutritional assessment and diet planning .
• PSO3. To apply theoretical concepts in laboratory setting as per standard methods .
• PSO4. understand the applications of nutritional sciences in clinical interventions, communication for health promotion, food service management, food science and processing.
• PSO5. To acquire skills to undertake systematic research in the area of food science and nutrition .
• PSO6. Enable to pursue higher education and research and excel  as academicians and research personnel.
• PSO7. Devise research strategies for empowering and promoting healthy living in the community.
• PSO8.Create abilities for being a successful entrepreneur and to bring awareness regarding the supporting institutions and organizations.
• PSO9.Apply knowledge in the field of personalized nutrition with reference to nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics.
• PSO10.Work as professionals in the field of  hospital and community and Food service industry.