PGD IN CLINICAL NUTRITION AND DIETETICS FAQs
The Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics is a one-year, full-time program focused on the therapeutic uses of nutrition in medical settings. It integrates core subjects such as Advanced Clinical Nutrition, Human Metabolism, Nutrition Assessment, and Therapeutic Roles of Nutrients.
It is a full time 1-year professional diploma of minimum 24 credit hours comprising of 02 consecutive semesters.
Applicants should have a BS/B.Sc. (Hons)/MS/MSc. (Hons)/M.Phil/Ph.D in Food & Nutrition, Human Nutrition & Dietetics, or an MBBS degree.
Graduates can work as Clinical Nutrition Specialists in various hospital departments, including Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Neurology, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Oncology, Cardiology, and Intensive Care Units.
Yes, the program includes a Clinical Nutrition Clerkship which will providing hands-on experience.
We accept applications submitted electronically through the NIU Online Admissions Forms as well as in person application with documents