Program Details

The M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics with specialisation in Nutrigenomics and Functional Foods at UPES is a two-year program that builds a strong base in clinical nutrition and dietetics, public health nutrition, holistic nutrition, nutrition counselling, food science and independent research. It focuses on nutritional needs across life stages and physiological conditions to support informed day-to-day and specialised nutrition decisions.

The Nutrigenomics and Functional Foods specialisation links nutrition, genetics and health, helping students understand diet–gene interactions, how nutrients influence gene expression, and how genetic variation affects metabolism and disease risk. It also covers nutraceuticals and functional foods, including bioactive compounds and functional ingredients, preparing graduates for precision nutrition, functional food development, nutraceutical research and evidence-based nutrition solutions.

Program Highlights

Students receive hands-on training through laboratory sessions, workshops and industry internships.
In-house research projects, industrial training and internships support real-world application and industry exposure.
Students are encouraged to participate in seminars, conferences and research projects, while developing communication, critical thinking and teamwork skills.

Industry Trends & Career Opportunities

Preventive healthcare is driving demand as chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disorders rise. Growth areas include personalised nutrition enabled by genetic testing and health tracking, plant-based diets, sports nutrition, functional foods and nutraceuticals, telehealth and online coaching, corporate wellness programs, public health nutrition and policy engagement, and R&D in nutraceutical and food companies. The program supports the need for a well-trained workforce for nutrition advocacy and improved policies.

Graduates can pursue roles across dietetics, public health, industry and research, including:

Dietetics – Licensed Nutritionist, Certified diabetes educator, certified obesity educator, Sports Nutritionist, bariatric nutrition specialist, paediatric nutritionist, lactation consultant, oncology nutrition specialist, etc.
Public health – Public health nutritionist / Program policy officer / Nutrition consultants
Industry – Scientists (Regulatory affairs), Project managers, Research executive - in nutraceutical and food companies
Holistic Nutritionist
Health Coach, Entrepreneurs
Rehabilitation Counsellors
Teaching, Research, and Development

Placements

The program offers placement support through UPES Career Services, backed by practical training and industry exposure, with opportunities across healthcare organisations, hospitals, wellness centres and research institutions. Graduates are positioned for strong career prospects in dietetics and holistic wellness.

Fee Structure

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Curriculum

Semester 1

Course	Credit
Research Methodology and Biostatistics	2
Nutritional Biochemistry	3
Fundamentals of Food Science	3
Human Anatomy and Physiology	3
Principles of Dietetics	3
Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab	1
Principles of Dietetics Lab	1
Research Methodology and Biostastics Lab	1
Nutritional Biochemistry Lab	1
Disaster Management	2
Fundamentals of Food Science Lab	1
Seminar I	1
Open Elective - I (Choose any one from below electives)	3
Microbial Physiology and Immunology	3
Drug Discovery and Development	3
Pharmaceutical Analysis	3
Human Anatomy and Physiology	3
Cell Biology	3
EDGE-Soft Skills	0
TOTAL	25

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Semester 2

Course	Credit
Human Nutrition	3
Diet in Disease	3
Diet in Disease Lab	1
Psychological Counselling Skills	2
Pediatric and Geriatric Nutrition	3
Advanced Instrumentation Techniques	2
Advanced Instrumentation Techniques Lab	1
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Healthcare	2
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Healthcare Lab	1
Summer Internship	0
EDGE – Advance Communication	0
Seminar II	1
Program Elective – I (Choose any one from given electives)	3
Nutrition Through the Lifecycle	3
Nutritional Policy and Program for Public Health	3
Open Elective - II (Choose any one from given electives)	3
Pharmacovigilance	3
Diet in Disease	3
Instrumentation in Microbiology	3
Structural Biology and Biophysical Chemistry	3
Global Perspectives in Toxicology	3
TOTAL	25

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Semester 3

Course	Credit
Therapeutic Nutrition	3
Therapeutic Nutrition Lab	1
Food Microbiology	2
Food Microbiology Lab	1
Research Project	3
Scientific Writing	2
Seminar III	1
Intellectual Property Rights and Research Ethics	3
Design Thinking	2
Program Elective - II (Chose any one from given electives)	3
Dietary Management in Advance Disease	3
Nutrigenomics and Pharmacogenomics	3
Program Elective - III (Chose any one from given electives)	3
Nutrition in Emergencies	3
Nutraceutical and Functional Food	3
Hospital/Industrial Internship Report and Presentation	1
Open Elective - III (Chose any one from given electives)	3
Chromatographic and Spectroscopic Methods	3
Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition	3
Biotechnology	3
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics	3
Diagnostic Biochemistry	3
Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology	3
TOTAL	28

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Semester 4

Course	Credit
Research Project	15
Research Seminar	2
TOTAL	17

Eligibility

Interested students must meet the minimum eligibility criteria for M.Sc. in Nutrition & Dietetics (Nutraceutical and Nutritional Policy) as outlined below: Minimum 50% marks in class X and XII. Minimum 50% marks in B.Sc. with Biology/Biotechnology/B.Sc. /B. Pharma / BPT/ B.Sc. Food Science Tech./ B.Sc. Microbiology/ B.Sc. Nursing / BMIT/B.Sc. Biochemistry/ B.Sc. Chemistry/B.Sc. Zoology/ B.Sc. Environmental Science/ B.Sc. Dairy Science/ B.Sc. Food Nutrition & Dietetics or any other equivalent.

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria for students who wish to pursue M.Sc. in Nutrition & Dietetics (Nutraceutical and Nutritional Policy) at UPES depend on the individual's performance in Personal Interview.

M.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics - Nutrigenomics and Functional Foods

Further Information

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