The Institute of Home Economics is a part of the University of Delhi, founded in 1961. The school offers a postgraduate diploma course in dietetics and public health nutrition. Students seeking admission must hold a recognized bachelor's degree in home science. The curriculum focuses on nutritional biochemistry, applied psychology, food microbiology, public health and therapeutic nutrition. Graduates of the program may work for hospitals, health and fitness centers and nursing homes.
Institute of Home Economics
F-4 Hauz Khas Enclave
New Delhi 110016
011-91-11-26532402
http://ihe-du.co.in/
Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University (SNDT), founded in 1916 as a school to encourage women's education, is now a pioneer in higher educational opportunities for women. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accredit the university, which is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
SNDT offers bachelor's and master's degrees in dietetics and nutrition. Students with higher secondary diplomas are eligible to apply for the bachelor's program, while those with bachelor's degrees in dietetics may apply for the postgraduate courses.
SNDT Women's University
Nathibai Thavkersey Road, New Marine Lines
Mumbai 400020
011-91-022-22031879
http://sndt.digitaluniversity.ac/
The Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Management (WGSHA), which is part of the Manipal University, is located in the town of Manipal, Karnataka. Students may enroll in a two-year master's program in dietetics and applied nutrition, which includes a six-month internship. According to the school's website, the aim of the program is to train students for the ever-increasing demands of advanced clinical nutrition, while giving them an understanding of the basis of nutritional status assessment, biochemical basis of nutrition, nutrition-related disorders and the role of nutrition in therapeutic diets. Aspiring candidates must hold bachelor's degrees in related sciences, which include home science, nutrition, dietetics and microbiology, among others.
Manipal University
Madhav Nagar
Manipal, Karnataka 576104
011-91-820-2922400
http://manipal.edu/Pages/Welcome.aspx
Indira Gandhi Open National University (IGNOU), located in the capital city of New Delhi, specializes in distance education. The university's school of continuing education offers a doctorate degree in foods and nutrition and a master's in dietetics and food management. Students must successfully complete 1,920 hours of study in two years to earn the master's degree. Students applying for admission to the doctoral program must hold a master's degree from a recognized university and pass an entrance exam conducted by the university.
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 110068
011-91-011-29536347
http://www.indiastudycenter.com/Univ/States/Delhi/IGNOU.asp