Over the years, the popularity of unconventional educational degrees and programmes has surged. Students are keen to pursue vocational courses instead of the traditional ones. Nutrition and dietetics is a popular option. The programme covers topics such as body functions and nutritional requirements and includes courses in biochemistry and food technology.
Nutrition and dietetics programmes range from bachelor’s to master’s and diplomas. The best part is that you can pursue them online, which has extensive advantages, from affordability to flexibility, convenience, and time savings. Even as you get all these benefits with these programmes, they still open lucrative career opportunities in the long haul. Here are the top nutrition and dietetics distance learning courses in India.
DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (AAFT ONLINE)
The Asian Academy of Film and Television in Noida offers a one-year distance-learning Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics. The programme focuses on clinical nutrition and dietary management. The modules covered include Applied Physiology, Nutritional Biochemistry, Therapeutic Nutrition, Public Nutrition, Instructional Management, Diet Trends, and more.
DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (IISDT)
The Indian Institute of Skill Development Training offers an affordable diploma programme in Nutrition and Dietetics for students completing class 12. The credentials include Community Nutrition, Institutional Nutrition, Human Nutrition, Diet Therapy and Applied Nutrition, and Dietetics and Diet Counseling.
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA/EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (CNDS)
The Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies has a comprehensive online Nutrition & Dietetics training programme for post-graduates and executives. The post-graduate option is for one year, and the executive option is for six months. Course content covers areas such as Food Microbiology, Nutraceuticals, Path Physiology and Metabolism in Disease, Food Allergies and Diet Management, Research Method Statistics, and Medical Nutrition management.
DIPLOMA IN DIET AND NUTRITION QLS LEVEL 4 (OXFORD HOME STUDY CENTRE)
This 400-hour programme is endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme, and has no eligibility requirements. Its curriculum comprises high-value areas such as Digestion and Detoxification, Principles of Healthy Eating, Balancing the Diet, Eating Disorders, Weight Control and Management, and Diet and Disease.
DIPLOMA IN DIETETICS & NUTRITION (IMTS)
The Institute of Management & Technical Studies is a UGC-approved institute offering a distance diploma programme in Dietetics and Nutrition. The one to two-year course opens up lucrative professional opportunities in nursing homes, private hospitals, public hospitals, and public health clinics. The distance mode integrates theoretical and practical study of topics such as applied nutrition, community nutrition, diet therapy, human psychology, and public nutrition.
FOOD NUTRITION AND DIETETICS INTEGRATED DIPLOMA (NHCA)
The National Health Care Academy in Singapore offers a six-month integrated diploma in Food Nutrition and Dietetics in the distance mode. NHCA certificates are accredited by local and international organisations and are valid for jobs in schools, hospitals, and NGOs. Students completing these courses can work in India, the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Gulf countries.
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN DIETETICS AND THERAPEUTICS NUTRITION (JAMIA HAMDARD)
The advanced programme provides comprehensive coverage of principles and planning of therapeutic diet and clinical nutrition. Students can pursue this one-year course online after completing B Sc. Degree in Home Science / Biological Sciences. Course components include Diet Therapy and Applied Nutrition, Applied Health Science and Nutrition, Community Nutrition & Communication Skills, Institutional Management in Dietetics, and Basic Computers.
GIHS COURSES FOR NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
The Global Institute of Health Sciences offers online courses in Nutrition and Dietetics for individuals with a medical and para-medical background to supplement their specialization in the areas of Nutritional Inputs. A certificate programme in nutrition and dietetics helps them treat people with health management and medical conditions. All graduates and health professionals are eligible to pursue this programme.
DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION AND HEALTH EDUCATION (IGNOU)
The Indira Gandhi National Open University offers an online Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education for students looking to develop a knowledge base in the fields of nutrition and public health and awareness. They can complete it within one to four years, making it a flexible option. Anyone can enroll for it after the completion of Class 12 level education.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION DEPARTMENT (KSOU)
The Karnataka State Open University has a Department of Food Science and Nutrition that offers various online programmes for students looking to pursue courses in nutrition and dietetics. These include:
- Under Graduate Certificate in Nutrition & Food (UGCNF)
- Diploma in Nutrition & Health Education (DNHE)
- B.Sc. (General)
- B.Sc. Home Science
- Post-Graduation Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics (PGCND)
- M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
- M.Sc. Food & Nutrition Sciences
- Ph.D (Food & Nutrition)
Check these online programmes to open up a career in the field of nutrition and dietetics and pick according to your qualifications and budget.
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