Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics at MCHP

Manipal

Turn the science of nutrition into a lifetime of impact.

The Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics (MND) is a postgraduate programme recognised by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), designed to develop advanced competencies in clinical nutrition, dietetics, public health, research, and nutrition-related industries. Combining advanced theory, practical learning, clinical training, and research, the programme shapes you into an evidence-based nutrition professional ready for the demands of modern healthcare and industry.

Program Highlights

Advanced Clinical Nutrition Practice Gain hands-on clinical exposure in comprehensive nutritional evaluation, therapeutic dietetics, and specialised nutrition support.

Specialised Nutrition Support Develop advanced competencies in enteral and parenteral nutrition for complex clinical care.

Precision Nutrition & Immunity Explore emerging approaches in precision nutrition and the role of nutrition in immune health.

Research & Evidence-Based Practice Strengthen your skills in research methodology, biostatistics, scientific writing, and evidence-based clinical decision-making.

Advanced Public Health Nutrition Build competencies in population-based nutrition, community interventions, and public health practice.

Food Innovation & Service Management Apply advanced concepts in food product development, nutrition innovation, and food service management.

Research

Supervised dissertation research that develops your skills in scientific inquiry, data interpretation, and scholarly communication — while encouraging research publications, innovation, and intellectual property development.

Practical Experience

Combined practical and clinical learning throughout the programme, grounding theory in real-world application.

Internships

A 3-month supervised internship offering hands-on exposure to professional Nutrition and Dietetics practice.

Research

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon completing this program, you will be able to:

Apply advanced nutrition knowledge and clinical reasoning.

Deliver evidence-based, patient-centred nutrition care.

Conduct and communicate nutrition research.

Contribute to public health and community nutrition.

Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

The department provides hospital-integrated nutrition education, preparing graduates for evidence-based clinical dietetics, disease management, public health, research, and wellness consulting.

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Industry and Academia Connect

Our meaningful collaborations with industry leaders and global universities enhance your career opportunities and higher education pathways.

Admissions Path

Apply online

Submit of Eligibility documents

Institutional Test (IT)

Merit List

Provisional Admission Offer

Admission Criteria

Merit List is based on qualifying exam marks & IT.

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Admission Criteria

Merit List is based on qualifying exam marks & IT.

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Program Eligibility

You must have successfully completed Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Hons.), B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics (Hons.), B.Sc. Food and Nutrition in regular mode from a recognized university. You must appear for the Institutional Test (IT).

*Eligibility and admission process for Allied Health Sciences (AHS) postgraduate programs are subject to change as per the directions of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP).

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

Advanced Foundations & Clinical Applications: You build advanced foundations in nutrition science, metabolism, clinical dietetics, nutrition support, public health, research, and food innovation.

Program Duration

2 years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 4,04,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 6,300

100 CR⁺

Worth of Scholarships

25⁺

Program Highlights

Advanced Clinical Nutrition Practice Gain hands-on clinical exposure in comprehensive nutritional evaluation, therapeutic dietetics, and specialised nutrition support.

Specialised Nutrition Support Develop advanced competencies in enteral and parenteral nutrition for complex clinical care.

Precision Nutrition & Immunity Explore emerging approaches in precision nutrition and the role of nutrition in immune health.

Research & Evidence-Based Practice Strengthen your skills in research methodology, biostatistics, scientific writing, and evidence-based clinical decision-making.

Advanced Public Health Nutrition Build competencies in population-based nutrition, community interventions, and public health practice.

Food Innovation & Service Management Apply advanced concepts in food product development, nutrition innovation, and food service management.

Research

Practical Experience

Combined practical and clinical learning throughout the programme, grounding theory in real-world application.

Internships

A 3-month supervised internship offering hands-on exposure to professional Nutrition and Dietetics practice.

Research