The Diploma in Nutrition is a two-year programme that introduces students to food science, human nutrition, dietary planning and the relationship between food and health. The course explores nutrients, balanced diets, nutrition across different life stages, food hygiene and community nutrition awareness to build a foundation for nutrition-related support and education.
The Nutrition Department develops awareness of healthy eating, nutritional requirements and the role of diet in health and wellbeing. Students are introduced to food and nutrition concepts, basic meal planning, food safety and communication approaches for sharing general nutrition awareness responsibly.
10th / +2 Pass or Fail / Any Degree
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Introduction to nutrients, their functions and the importance of a balanced diet.
Understanding food composition, preparation and basic food properties.
Exploring the relationship between nutrition, health and wellbeing.
Learning introductory principles of meal planning and balanced food choices.
Understanding general nutrition needs at different stages of life.
Following safe food handling, storage, cleanliness and sanitation practices.
Learning how to support general nutrition education and healthy-eating awareness.
To develop foundational knowledge of food, nutrients and balanced diets, and to introduce safe food practices and community nutrition education.
Learning activities may connect nutrition concepts with everyday food choices, food hygiene and general health-awareness programmes. Any clinical diet planning or therapeutic nutrition advice requires the appropriate recognized qualifications and professional authorization.
Career pathways are indicative and do not guarantee employment. Appointments and regulated duties depend on the qualification accepted by the employer, applicable recognition, registration and recruitment requirements. The supplied institutional document lists institute-wide eligibility categories of 10th, +2 pass/fail and any degree, with an age range of 16–35 years. Confirm course-specific admission requirements. Clinical dietitian roles may require further recognized qualifications.