The M.Sc. Programme in the area of Dietetics and Food Service is aimed towards providing education and training work force and developing manpower for the emerging employment sector like hospitals, community dietetics, food service management etc. An opportunity to gain knowledge in this field will be provided by the course for the youth of the country so that they can enrich their working lives by entering into the market or by starting their own food service unit or entrepreneurship. The professional competencies of serving personal in food service establishments are also upgraded as the programme is aimed towards upgrading their knowledge with the adequate productivity skills which will be of great help to their career progression.
One special feature of the programme is that it has a provision of exit point for learners in the form of Post Graduate Diploma in in Dietetics and Public Nutrition (PGDDPN) after having successfully completed 30 credit course work and three months internship programme (16 credits).
Eligibility: A B.Sc. (Home Science) specialization in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition or PG Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition or Graduate (B.Sc.) or equivalent (MBBS, BHHS etc) from the following background – Home Science/ Food Science and Technology, Life Science, Microbiology Medical, Pharmaceutical, Catering along with the DNHE or CNCC or CFN offered by IGNOU (Simultaneous admission for CFN/CNCC is also permitted).
Medium of Instruction: English
Duration: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years; offered only July cycle of admission only.
Fee Structure: Rs. 32,400/- for full programme to be paid year wise @Rs. 16,200/- per year.
Programme Details:
| Course Code | Title of the Course | Credits |
| MFN 1 | Applied Physiology | 4 |
| MFN 2 MFNL 2 | Nutritional Biochemistry | 2 2 |
| MFN 3 MFNL 3 | Food Safety and Food Microbiology | 2 2 |
| MFN 4 MFNL 4 | Advance Nutrition | 4 2 |
| MFN 5 MFNL 5 | Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition | 4 2 |
| MFN 6 MFNL 6 | Public Nutrition | 4 2 |
| MFN 7 MFNL 7 | Entrepreneurship and Food Service Management | 4 2 |
| MFN 8 MFNL 8 | Principles of Food Science | 2 2 |
| MFN 9 | Research Methods and Biostatistics | 6 |
| MFN 10 | Understanding Computer Applications | 2 |
| MFNP 11 | Internship Programme | 16* |
| MFNP 12 | Dissertation | 8 |
| Total Credits | 72 |
* Three Months Internship
For MSc. (DFSM) Programme:
1st Year Courses : MFN 1, MFN 2, MFNL 2, MFN 3, MFNL 3, MFN 6, MFNL 6, MFN 8, MFNL 8 and MFN 10
2nd Year Courses : MFN 4, MFNL 4, MFN 5, MFNL 5, MFN 7, MFNL 7, MFN 9, MFNP 11 and MFNP 12
For PGDDPN Programme:
Courses : MFN 1, MFN 2, MFN 3, MFN 4, MFN 5, MFNL 5, MFN 6, MFNL 6, MFN 7, MFNL 7 and MFNP 11
Practical: It is mandatory for a student under the course of MSc. (DFSM) programme to participate in the practical sessions. The duration of the practical sessions is 7 days that is 14 sessions of 4 hours each and each practical is worth 2 credits. The term end practical examination will be held in the 15th session of the practical.
Internship: A three months internship is compulsory in the dietetic department of a recognized hospital or institution for the award of M.Sc.(DFSM) degree. For PGDDPN learners’ internship for three months is compulsory.
University allows credit transfer in the MSc. (DFSM) Programme to in-service dietitians who have successfully completed a three month internship programme from a recognized institutions/ university in the last 5 years.
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HIMANI joshi
December 21, 2019When will M.sc dietitics practical at pantnagar University will be conducted for december2019 term end exam
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September 30, 2020Is it compulsory to attend the Practical classes and if yes then when???
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October 8, 2020iam goveronment pharmacist i want to do msc food nutrirtion from ignou ihave told that first i have to do diploma course from ignou then i elligible for msc food and nutrition
or plz guide me that the 3 month practical training is mandatory for me or how can i do this while doing my job as a pharmacist
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October 5, 2021I finished msc dfsm internship and sended record to delhi, but mark is not uploaded what can i do, i register my complaint in ignou grevience but there is no reply, please do the needful
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February 14, 2023Internship kya sabhi exams or practical ko pass krne k baad he hoti h pls explain me?
Afreen Taj
December 28, 2019Hey good evening.
Can i do my 3 months internship anytime in 5years or i should when ever told by ignou.
And how many is the mndatory practical class held per year.
Please help thank you..
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September 30, 2020How many practice class held per year and is it necessary to attend the practical classes or can we give direct practical exams.
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April 6, 2020I hv heard that hospitals not provide internship to IGNOU mscdfsm students
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August 8, 2020How many times we have to visit study centre for MSCDFSM course
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Amrita Hiremath
September 2, 2020Hi for Msc Dfsm. Can I do internship in any hospital of my choice. Or I am given a list of hospitals to do the internship from. Also can I transfer credits of internship by doing any post graduation diploma course ?
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September 26, 2020Hello sir, i have taken admission in MSCDFSM in June 2016, i have cleared all my practical and theory exam and due to maternity i was not able to continue my internship or dissertation. now i want to continue my internship and dessertation, ( so is internship going on during this pandemic) cant we skip internship and do dessertation
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balbir
October 8, 2020iam goveronment pharmacist i want to do msc food nutrirtion from ignou ihave told that first i have to do diploma course from ignou then i elligible for msc food and nutrition
or plz guide me that the 3 month practical training is mandatory for me or how can i do this while doing my job as a pharmacist
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November 6, 2020Sir for msc dsfm how can i do my internship. Is itour choice to choose hospital or ignou will give me name the hospital
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Aparna
November 29, 2020is it necessary to attend all practicals? and when it will held for 2020 July session?
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Beenu PANWAR
December 14, 2020Help me in dissertation
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Ankita Prajapati
February 4, 2021iam doing job in a goveronment department… Student of mscdfsm… How can I attnd internship training? … I can’t take leave plz help me
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punyasri
February 17, 2021Hi I’m an MSDFSM student due to a tight schedule with my work I’m unable to do an internship in hospitals or anywhere I’m working in a research institute that has projects on food-related research can I do an internship in the institute where Im working or what to do I cant take internship n hospitals in this situation please help me
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March 7, 2021Hello! I need your help regarding help books & previous paper solutions for Mscdfsm 2nd year, can I tell me how to order online. Please provide link.
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June 18, 2021BEST STUDY CENTRE FOR MSC DFSM IN DELHI ??
PRACTICAL AND THEORY CLASSES SCHEDULE ??
WHEN THEY CONDUCT PRACTICAL CLASSES ??
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June 23, 2021Can i do my internship before i give my final exam or in any hospital of my choice
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SHWETA
August 7, 2021I have done PG Dietitics and 3 MONTHS internship in year 2003. Do I need to do it again.
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LIZANIE BILUNG
August 11, 2021Can I apply for mscdfsm internship any hospital in India? Where do I email for noc for internship?
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September 6, 2021Does IGNOU provide internship for MSCDFSM? If it does, where and how??
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Sheena
March 29, 2022Can i do internship before final exams of mscdfsm? And how to get NOC for internship
Dr.Preeti Mulani
June 22, 2022Please let me know the regional office for MSCDFSM in Ahmedabad?
What is the scope for hospital jobs after this course?
Any other equivalent courses in deitetics which has a scope in hospitals? Have done DNHE from IGNOU 10 years back..
Also if possible I want to see previous years projects and question papers
Thank you
Annabreeze
July 10, 2022Eligible hopitals for internship in Madurai MSCDFSM
Tanushri Behera
July 17, 20221) When MSCDFSM practical session will be held in Bhubaneswar region?
2) Do I have to submit CFN and MSCDFSM 1st year assignment attached together?
3) When I have to do internship and from where I have to do internship, from any recognized hospital or recommendations by Ignou?
Fathima Sameeha
June 25, 20231.Do I have to attend all the sessions in the study centre or it can also be attended through online?
Is there any option like that?
2.How to apply for PGDDPN at ignou as there’s a special feature that the leaner can exit after completing 30 credit coursework and internship?
3. Can the internship be undertaken in abroad also?
Fathima Sameeha
June 25, 20231.Do I have to attend all the sessions in the study centre or it can also be attended through online?
Is there any option like that?
2. Can the internship be undertaken in abroad also?