Overview
The Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics program is a comprehensive, hospital-integrated course designed to meet both national and international standards in nutrition education. It follows an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum, ensuring a competency-driven approach that equips students with essential clinical skills, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice in medical nutrition therapy. This program emphasizes the therapeutic application of nutrition science in disease prevention, management, and overall health promotion. Students engage in rigorous academic coursework, complemented by practical training through structured hospital rotations and laboratory kitchen experiences. This hands-on approach ensures proficiency in nutritional assessment, therapeutic diet planning, and patient counseling. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse career paths, including clinical dietetics, public health nutrition, research, and wellness consulting, addressing the growing global demand for qualified nutrition professionals.
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Key Features
? Nationally Accredited Program – UGC-accredited, aligned with The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions-NCAHP (Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council) guidelines.
? Hospital-Integrated Clinical Training – Hands-on experience in critical care nutrition, ICU diet planning, and real-time patient interactions.
? Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Framework – A competency-driven curriculum fostering clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
??? Expert-Led Program – Meets IDA, NIN,IAPEN, ICMR, FSSAI, and ESPEN standards, ensuring competitiveness with expert faculty in clinical practice and academia.
? Advanced Laboratory Kitchens – Fully equipped for therapeutic meal preparation, diet formulation, and food modification techniques.
? Clinical Skill Development Labs – Specialized labs for nutritional assessment, anthropometry, and metabolic monitoring.
? Comprehensive Libraries & Digital Resources – Access to high-impact research journals, clinical databases, and e-learning platforms.
? One-Year Rotatory Internship ?– Structured one-year internship at Kasturba Hospital, 365体育投注, with a stipend, followed by six months of specialization assigned through departmental collaborations and student preference, ensuring comprehensive exposure.
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Core Competencies
? Basic Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry)
? Food Science & Safety (Quality Control, Microbiology)
? Clinical Nutrition (Medical Nutrition Therapy, Critical Care, Counseling)
? Community Nutrition (Life Cycle Nutrition)
? Entrepreneurship & 365体育投注 (Food Service, Biostatistics)
? Internship & Practical Training (Hands-on experience at Kasturba Hospital)
Programs
The ?Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, MCHP 365体育投注 offers the following programs:
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Faculty
Facilities
It has world class facilties for training of undergraduate students
Hospitals
Access to hospital facilities gives student hands-on training in nutritional counselling
Innovative Centre
State-of-the-art Innovation Centre to facilitate multi-disciplinary research
Labs
The lab is adequately equipped to offer hands-on training to clinical nutrition students, to plan and prepare therapeutic diets
Sports & Fitness
Marena is the world-class facilities with courts for badminton, tennis, soccer & squash as well as a well-equipped gymnasium
Libraries
Libraries have publications on the latest developments in nutrition and dietetics.
Student Housing
Student hostels are their homes away from homes
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