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Master of Public Health Nutrition

Master of Public Health Nutrition (MPHN) is a two-year postgraduate degree that trains graduates to plan, implement and evaluate nutrition programmes at a population level, rather than provide one-to-one clinical dietary counselling alone. There is no dedicated professional regulator for this degree; universities offer it under UGC norms, usually to students with a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, home science or a related life science. The curriculum covers public health nutrition, community nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, maternal and child nutrition, and nutrition programme management, along with a dissertation or research project. MPHN suits graduates who want to work on nutrition policy and programmes run by government bodies and NGOs.

2 years
Duration
Postgraduate
Level

About Master of Public Health Nutrition

Master of Public Health Nutrition (MPHN) is a two-year postgraduate degree that trains graduates to plan, implement and evaluate nutrition programmes at a population level, rather than provide one-to-one clinical dietary counselling alone. There is no dedicated professional regulator for this degree; universities offer it under UGC norms, usually to students with a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, home science or a related life science. The curriculum covers public health nutrition, community nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, maternal and child nutrition, and nutrition programme management, along with a dissertation or research project. MPHN suits graduates who want to work on nutrition policy and programmes run by government bodies and NGOs.

Why Choose MPHN

Specialised postgraduate route

MPHN gives focused training in public health nutrition rather than general nutrition or dietetics alone.

Relevant to national nutrition programmes

Graduates are suited to roles with government nutrition programmes and NGOs working on child and maternal nutrition.

Combines science and programme management

The curriculum blends nutrition science with public health, research and programme planning skills.

Foundation for research

MPHN prepares graduates for a PhD or research career in nutrition sciences.

Detailed Syllabus (2 years (4 semesters), including a dissertation or research project)

Core Subjects

Public Health Nutrition
Community Nutrition
Nutritional Epidemiology
Maternal and Child Nutrition
Nutritional Biochemistry
Food Science and Technology
Research Methodology and Biostatistics
Nutrition Programme Planning and Management
Micronutrient Deficiencies
Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition
Health Systems and Policy
Behaviour Change Communication in Nutrition

Elective Subjects

Sports Nutrition
Geriatric Nutrition
Food Safety and Quality Control
Nutrition in Emergencies and Disasters
Entrepreneurship in Dietetics
Digital Tools in Nutrition Counselling
Students complete field postings or an internship with nutrition programmes, hospitals or community health projects, along with a dissertation or research project.
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