{"id":35098,"date":"2024-08-08T06:40:28","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T06:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/?p=35098"},"modified":"2025-08-11T05:57:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T05:57:55","slug":"your-comprehensive-guide-to-a-nutrition-dietetics-courses-after-12th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/your-comprehensive-guide-to-a-nutrition-dietetics-courses-after-12th\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Comprehensive Guide to a Nutrition &#038; Dietetics Courses After 12th"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you someone who likes helping people? Do you like researching food and its benefits? Do you read every little detail on the label before buying a packet of chips? A degree in Nutrition might be a good career for you then. You would be able to explore food science, and food safety, learn anatomy and physiology, be able to prepare customized diet plans, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From maintaining a healthy lifestyle to aiding in a better future for the public healthcare system, a nutrition and dietetics course offers it all. Read ahead to find out more about courses you can join after graduating high school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/your-comprehensive-guide-to-a-nutrition-dietetics-courses-after-12th\/#Why_a_Nutrition_and_Dietetics_Course\" >Why a Nutrition and Dietetics Course?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/your-comprehensive-guide-to-a-nutrition-dietetics-courses-after-12th\/#What_are_the_Courses_Available_%E2%80%93_Curriculum_Overview\" >What are the Courses Available &#8211; Curriculum Overview<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/your-comprehensive-guide-to-a-nutrition-dietetics-courses-after-12th\/#BSc_in_Nutrition_and_Dietetics\" >B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/your-comprehensive-guide-to-a-nutrition-dietetics-courses-after-12th\/#BSc_in_Food_Science_and_Nutrition\" >B.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/your-comprehensive-guide-to-a-nutrition-dietetics-courses-after-12th\/#BSc_in_Applied_Nutrition\" >B.Sc. in Applied Nutrition&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/your-comprehensive-guide-to-a-nutrition-dietetics-courses-after-12th\/#Diploma_in_Nutrition_and_Dietetics\" >Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/your-comprehensive-guide-to-a-nutrition-dietetics-courses-after-12th\/#Diploma_in_Nutrition_and_Health_Education\" >Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/your-comprehensive-guide-to-a-nutrition-dietetics-courses-after-12th\/#Eligibility_Criteria\" >Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/your-comprehensive-guide-to-a-nutrition-dietetics-courses-after-12th\/#Fee_Structures\" >Fee Structures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/your-comprehensive-guide-to-a-nutrition-dietetics-courses-after-12th\/#Job_Opportunities_and_Salary_Structures\" >Job Opportunities and Salary Structures&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/your-comprehensive-guide-to-a-nutrition-dietetics-courses-after-12th\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_a_Nutrition_and_Dietetics_Course\"><\/span><strong>Why a <\/strong><strong>Nutrition and Dietetics Course<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A course is the best way to kickstart a <a href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/top-7-careers-in-nutrition-and-dietetics\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"34691\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">career in Nutrition and Dietetics<\/a>. The structured curricula help in getting an overall idea of the discipline. A systematic development of knowledge and skills prepares you for any challenge in the professional scenario. In a professional course, you would &#8211;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Explore basic food and nutrition, food science, human anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand sports nutrition, personalized diets, the role of microbiology in nutrition and dietetics, and diet therapy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study public and community health policies and legal frameworks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn Food Service Management and Food Business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Familiarize yourself with Yoga and Ayurveda.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Courses_Available_%E2%80%93_Curriculum_Overview\"><\/span><strong>What are the Courses Available &#8211; Curriculum Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BSc_in_Nutrition_and_Dietetics\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/bsc-in-nutrition-and-dietetics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration &#8211; 3 Years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this Nutrition and dietetics course, you will understand the fundamentals of food science and nutrition. You would learn about the human anatomy and physiology in detail and understand metabolism and immune systems. You would touch upon community health, legal frameworks surrounding it, and public healthcare systems and policies. In addition, you will also analyze personalized diets, disease prevention, planning budget meals, and creating health and fitness routines for a diverse range of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BSc_in_Food_Science_and_Nutrition\"><\/span><strong>B.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration &#8211; 3 Years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the span of this nutrition degree, you would explore a variety of related subjects including Food Chemistry, Food microbiology, Nutritional biochemistry, and human anatomy and physiology. You will study public health and nutrition, food laws across the country, and understand food quality analysis, and various food safety measures. Through practical sessions and internships, you will get an idea of how food labs work and what goes behind quality checks in different packaged food products.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BSc_in_Applied_Nutrition\"><\/span><strong>B.Sc. in Applied Nutrition&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration &#8211; 3 Years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is a blend of all the theoretical knowledge and skills you will need as a practising nutritionist. The theory subjects include dietetics, physiology, food chemistry, and nutritional biochemistry. As a part of practical papers, you would explore meal management, food service management, food safety and security, and public health and disease prevention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diploma_in_Nutrition_and_Dietetics\"><\/span><strong>Diploma in <\/strong><strong>Nutrition and Dietetics<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration &#8211; 1-2 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A diploma course in nutrition and dietetics provides a brief introduction to the basic components of the discipline. Throughout the course, you will study subjects like food science, nutritional biochemistry, anatomy, and physiology. You will also explore F&amp;B management, disease mitigation, customizing diets, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diploma_in_Nutrition_and_Health_Education\"><\/span><strong>Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration &#8211; 1 Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a comprehensive course that provides detailed knowledge of balanced diets, macronutrients, meal planning, food safety and budgeting, and effective use of food resources. The course also focuses extensively on public healthcare and disease prevention. This involves an understanding of malnutrition, foodborne infections, public health and hygiene, and environmental safety and sanitation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To enrol in an Undergraduate degree or diploma course in Nutrition and Dietetics, you need to meet the following criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Complete 10+2 from a recognized board.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your +2 Subject combination should include Chemistry and Biology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Score a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon meeting these criteria, you will need to appear in a written entrance test or a desk interview. The seats are allocated through a rank-based merit system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fee_Structures\"><\/span><strong>Fee Structures<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fee structure can vary from one institute to another based on many factors like infrastructure, course duration, practical assignments, and so on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Course<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Duration in Years<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Total Course Fee Range in INR &#8211; \u20b9<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7,000 &#8211; 95,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10,000 &#8211; 2,50,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B.Sc. in Applied Nutrition<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10,000 &#8211; 3,00,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1-2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5,000 &#8211; 1,50,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5,000 &#8211; 50,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_Opportunities_and_Salary_Structures\"><\/span><strong>Job Opportunities and Salary Structures&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have completed your graduation in Nutrition and dietetics or related subjects, you can apply for a number of jobs out there. Although the pay varies based on the nature of the job, a fresh graduate can earn around \u20b93,00,000 to \u20b96,00,000 LPA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Job Titles<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Entry-level salary in INR (\u20b9) Per Annum<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nutritionist<\/td><td>2,80,000&nbsp; &#8211; 4,20,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dietitian<\/td><td>2,80,000 &#8211; 4,80,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sports Nutritionist<\/td><td>4,00,000 &#8211; 6,00,000&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dietary Aide<\/td><td>2,30,000 &#8211; 3,80,000&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health and Wellness Coach<\/td><td>2,00,000 &#8211; 5,00,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight Management Advisor<\/td><td>1,50,000 &#8211; 3,00,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assistant Dietitian<\/td><td>2,00,000 &#8211; 3,00,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Food Service Dietitian<\/td><td>2,60,000 &#8211; 3,00,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Community Dietitian<\/td><td>2,80,000 &#8211; 3,50,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business Dietitian<\/td><td>2,80,000 &#8211; 3,00,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Job Opportunities and Salary after Nutrition &amp; Dietetics Course<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A career in nutrition will make way for positive changes in your life and society. You can work in many job roles, help in grassroots-level planning, and contribute toward a bigger cause. With the right course, you can explore the discipline&#8217;s multiple opportunities and work closely with the experts for a better future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/bsc-in-nutrition-and-dietetics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AAFT\u2019s Bachelor\u2019s Degree course in Nutrition and Dietetics<\/a> is a step towards this. With expert-designed curricula and hands-on training, students learn all the necessary tips to excel in their careers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover everything about nutrition &#038; dietetics courses after 12th, including eligibility, specializations, career opportunities, and salary prospects to kickstart your journey in the thriving health and wellness industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":35099,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[354],"tags":[778,719,779],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35098"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35098"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35098\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37807,"href":"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35098\/revisions\/37807"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35099"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35098"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35098"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35098"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}