Admission Enquiry for 2025-26
The School of Science at Navrachana University focuses on in-depth scientific inquiries that delve into theory and push the frontiers of science to shape the future. The programs are designed to bridge the gap between the student’s aspirations and industry expectations. Working in close association with industrial and academic experts, the School offers several unique undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the field of Science, with degrees in B.Sc. (Chemistry, Microbiology & Life Sciences), Integrated BSc-MSc (Biomedical Science), and M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Life Science and Clinical Embryology). The high-quality programs are conducted by qualified teachers, along with guest faculty members from the industry, subject experts, and independent researchers. The school also collaborates with industry as well as academia for research and development on real life projects, making students industry ready.
The M.Sc. in Food Science and Dietetics is a distinctive two-year postgraduate program designed to prepare students for the dynamic and ever-expanding field of nutritional health sciences. Focused on cultivating essential skills in both disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas, the program places a strong emphasis on research and community health. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that not only broadens a student’s knowledge base but also enhances their laboratory skills, fostering a holistic development approach.
The program facilitates research, training, and education in the crucial field of Public Health through the Navrachana University Centre for Public Health (NUCPH) in collaboration with the University of Arizona, USA. Recognizing the paramount importance of public health in the current decade, this partnership enhances opportunities for students to engage in impactful research and gain insights from a global perspective.
The M.Sc. in Food Science and Dietetics not only equips students with a solid foundation in nutrition, food science and dietetics but also provides them with the tools to drive innovation, address public health challenges and foster community based learning. Through strategic partnerships and a forward-thinking curriculum, the program positions itself at the forefront of research and education in health sciences.
| Degree | Master of Science – Food Science and Dietetics |
| Duration | 2 Years (4 semesters) |
| Start of study | Autumn Semester |
| Mandatory Course Credits | 87 |
| Elective Credits | 9 |
| Total Credit | 96 |
The Master’s degree program is divided into mandatory courses and university electives. The mandatory courses include, core theory and laboratory courses, summer internship and dissertation project or industrial internship. For the university electives, the student must choose a course from a specified university elective course catalogue. The university electives serve to acquire additional technical, interdisciplinary, and professional skills beyond the core courses. Elective modules can be chosen from the entire range of courses offered across NUV.
This program assures students of a holistic blend of science, health, and technology, making graduates well-equipped for careers in nutrition, diet-care, food industries, research, and healthcare. The program structure comprises 4 semesters of six months’ duration each. The core courses are designed to provide emphasis on areas of nutrition & therapeutics, public and community health management, importance of food safety, diet management, Food processing and technology with special emphasis on making the students industry-ready and research oriented.
A series of seminars on cutting-edge topics in food science, personalized medicine and dietetics provides students with exposure to the latest developments in the field. The academic curriculum is designed with a focus on professional development, including career development workshops, networking events with hospitals and industry professionals, and internships.
- Well-structured classroom sessions, and personal interaction with faculty
- Case studies in nutrition, dietetics and other functional areas
- Programmed self-learning and community based learning
- Project work as application of concepts to real life situations
- Interaction with nutritionists and dietitians though Workshops and Expert Talks.
- Experiential learning though visits, internships and interaction at various public health centres and clinics.
4 Semesters | Fee Structure: Rs.45,000/- per semester | Full-time | Two-year | Postgraduate Degree Program|
Choice-based Curriculum
Navrachana University, a premier university in Vadodara, known for its innovative and forward-looking approaches to education has now implemented a choice-based curriculum for its students. It is aimed at transforming the student learning experience, empowering them to “tailor-make” their own degree.
The need of the hour today is to create highly skilled professionals who possess a broad-based outlook enabling them to collaborate, understand and empathize with larger sociocultural realities.
- Choice-based curriculum empowers students to choose 10% of course credits of their choice from other domains.
- The mandatory courses of one domain will become the elective courses in other domains.
- For instance, a student of Food Science and Dietetics can study Interior Design, Film Making, Journalism, Human Resource, Business and Law, Architecture and Engineering courses and vice versa as a part of elective courses.
Students are required to take up a short term summer internship (4 to 8 weeks) in second semester and an extensive long term internship (4-6 months) in the last semester of study. Students have choice for opting either dissertation project or internship.
Candidates who have completed their B.H.M.S., B.A.M.S., B. Pharm, M.B.B.S. and B.Sc. degree can apply for the course. The students with B.Sc. degree from recognized universities in any of the following Programs with minimum 50% aggregate marks are eligible to apply: Home Science, Foods and Nutrition, Botany, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Science, Zoology and Biological Sciences or any other allied Programs.
The candidates are required to submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) followed by multiple Choice (Objective) written test and interaction. Admission based on Merit (written test & interaction).
Limited number of Merit Scholarships are available to meritorious students with a score of over 70% marks in Graduation exam. These scholarships are offered to students whose parent’s combined income does not exceed Rs 8 lakh per year. Interested candidates must meet Admin Department after seeking admission.
- Pre- Teaching Sessions at the beginning of every semester.
Pre-teaching sessions, conducted at the beginning of every semester, serve as vital preparatory sessions aimed at providing students with foundational knowledge and essential skills necessary for success in their upcoming courses. These sessions typically encompass a variety of activities and discussions designed to orient students, set academic expectations, and foster a conducive learning environment.
Description of what pre-teaching sessions may entail:
- Orientation and Welcome
- Course Overview
- Introduction to Course Materials
- Review of Prerequisite Knowledge
- Course Audit every semester
A semester-wise course audit is a systematic review process conducted to assess the progress and effectiveness of ongoing courses.
- Academic Advisory Board
Academic Advisory Board consists of Program matter experts who provide guidance, expertise, and innovative pedagogy and continuous improvement within the academic.
- Students feedback at the end of every semester
Student feedback serves as a valuable tool for assessing and improving the effectiveness of teaching and learning practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and enhancing overall academic quality.
- Organizing Expert talks and Workshops
- Industrial and clinical visits and Study tours
The school has established tie-ups with various reputed institutions in India and abroad. The school also has collaborations with clinics and research organisations such as Oasis Fertility – Hyderabad, Kailash Cancer Hospital and Research Centre – Vadodara, Biotechnology Research Centre – Gandhinagar, Gene Explore Diagnostics and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. – Ahmedabad, Vasu Healthcare – Vadodara. The school science has established international collaborations such as University of Arizona – USA, Co-Diagnostics – USA and Universita Politecnica delle Marche, Italy to offer study programs that would help the students to gain broad perspectives in their chosen field of study. This extensive network enables the students to enhance their career opportunities. Such collaborations generate an opportunity of student and faculty exchange amongst organisations.
The graduates would be trained to become research and industry ready. They can pursue pursue training and research for careers in academia, government, health care centers and food industries. Career paths include food science and nutrition, dietetics, community health, food safety and food processing.
- Mentorship (Mentor- Mentee)
A mentorship program for M.Sc. Food Science and Dietetics students is designed to provide invaluable guidance, support, and opportunities for personal and professional development within the field of health science. Ratio of Mentor: Mentee is 1:3.
- Academic Advisors (for Electives)
Academic Advisors play a crucial role in guiding students through the selection, planning, and completion of elective courses and minors within their academic programs.
Beyond the classroom, the M.Sc. program at school of science is a huge arena of activities, catering to curricular and co-curricular events all year round, like workshops, conferences, seminars and events conducted under research centers – Navrachana University Center for Environmental Research and Innovation (NUCERI), NUCPH, and student clubs like BIOMED club and the PHOENIX club.
