Overview

There is a growing demand in India and abroad for trained post graduates in the field of clinical nutrition and food science for positions in the health care centers, local government, food industries and research and development. Countries all over the world recognize the important role nutrition in improving health and preventing disease and have prioritized nutrition and diet within their national health plans.

Research

• Through the course of the Clinical Nutrition and Food Science program from Amrita University, the students are expected to design a mini project and dissertation of their own, which will open up a wide range of platforms to work in.
• We render encouragement to publish and present their papers on renowned platforms.

Why this Program?

• First college in the State to start the program in a teaching hospital which enables the students to have clinical exposure during the time of education.
• There is a growing need for suitable qualified Clinical Nutritionists and this program provides training in evidence based nutritional practice.
•  Students have the opportunity to assess nutritional needs of patients and discuss the contribution of nutrition, cause, progress and treatment of their disease and communicate the nutritional aspects of clinical care to health professionals.