The M.Sc. Dietetics & Applied Nutrition at WGSHA, Manipal is a two-year postgraduate programme designed to develop future-ready nutrition professionals with expertise in food, wellness, innovation, and sustainable nutrition solutions.

The programme integrates the science of nutrition with culinary excellence, food innovation, precision nutrition, holistic wellness, and healthy ageing. Students gain practical experience through experiential learning, product development, research, industry projects, and a comprehensive internship, enabling them to design evidence-based nutrition solutions for individuals, communities, hospitality, food businesses, and wellness organisations.

With a strong emphasis on innovation and interdisciplinary learning, graduates are equipped to address emerging trends in nutrition, food systems, preventive wellness, and the evolving health and lifestyle industry.

Course Objectives

The programme aims to:

• Build advanced knowledge in Nutrition Science and its application across food, wellness, hospitality, and lifestyle sectors.
• Develop expertise in Culinary Nutrition, enabling students to create nutritious, appealing, and sustainable food experiences through innovative menu and recipe development.
• Equip students with the principles of Precision Nutrition to design personalised nutrition strategies based on individual needs, lifestyle, and emerging scientific evidence.
• Promote an understanding of Holistic Wellness, integrating nutrition with physical, mental, and environmental well-being to promote healthier lifestyles.
• Develop competencies in Food Innovation, including functional foods, product development, food preservation, food safety, sensory evaluation, and sustainable food systems.
• Prepare students to address the nutritional needs of an ageing population through specialised knowledge in Senior Care Nutrition and healthy ageing.
• Strengthen research, analytical, and problem-solving skills through scientific inquiry, innovation projects, and industry-based learning.
• Enhance professional, leadership, communication, and entrepreneurial skills for successful careers in the global nutrition and food industry.

Career prospects

Graduates of the M.Sc. Dietetics & Applied Nutrition programme can pursue diverse career opportunities across the nutrition, food, hospitality, and wellness sectors, including:

1.      Culinary Nutrition Specialist – Designing nutritious menus, wellness-focused dining concepts, and food experiences for hospitality, wellness, and lifestyle organisations.

2.      Precision Nutrition Consultant – Developing personalised nutrition solutions for individuals, corporate wellness programmes, and digital health platforms.

3.      Holistic Wellness Consultant – Supporting preventive health initiatives through nutrition, lifestyle, and wellness coaching.

4.      Food Innovation and Product Development Specialist – Creating functional foods, health-focused products, and sustainable food solutions for the food industry.

5.      Food Safety and Quality Professional – Ensuring quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and food safety standards across food production and hospitality operations.

6.      Senior Care Nutrition Specialist – Developing nutrition programmes and food solutions that support healthy ageing and long-term wellness

7.      Corporate Wellness and Lifestyle Consultant – Designing workplace wellness programmes and nutrition initiatives for organisations.

8.      Hospitality and Food Service Nutrition Professional – Leading menu planning, institutional food service innovation, and sustainable dining initiatives.

9.      Research and Innovation Associate – Contributing to nutrition, food science, consumer behaviour, and wellness research in academic and industry settings.

10.    Nutrition Content and Communication Specialist – Creating evidence-based nutrition content for media, digital platforms, education, and consumer engagement.

M.Sc. DAN Program Structure (applicable for 2025 batch)

MSc DAN Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

MSc DAN Program Outcomes (POs)

2 years (4 semesters)