Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Master’s of Science in Dietetics and Food Service Management

Introduction: This course is for all those interested in dietetics, food and nutrition, and health. This course has been developed with a view to address the needs of training forces and developing manpower like (dieticians, nutrition counsellors, food service managers, etc) for emerging employment sectors in hospitals, community dietetics, health clinics and food service management. Those who are already in the service industry can use this course to upgrade their knowledge for professional competencies. Professionals who want to set up their own clinics can also opt for this course.
Duration: The course can be completed in minimum of 3years and maximum of 5 years, along with a minimum six week internship in the second year to gain hands on training.
Fees: Rs.9100/ (1st year), Rs.9000/ (2nd year)
Diploma/Name of the course: Master’s of Science in Food and Service Management – MSC (DFSM)
Institute/College: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), (New Delhi) and 31 centres that IGNOU has throught India
Contact: For further details log onto www.ignou.ac.in