MSc (DFSM) is a multimedia package, which includes print material and audio-visual material. The programme is multidisciplinary in nature. It draws knowledge from disciplines such as Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Sociology, Biostatistics, Food Science, Management, etc. In view of the above objectives and the nature of the programme, the courses so designed will help the learners:
Gain knowledge;
Develop critical abilities;
Offer scientific opinion on popular nutrition, dietetics and other related issues and controversies;
Acquire a basic grounding in research techniques;
Train and develop as a diet counsellor and nutrition/ health communicator;
Develop as institution food administrator or food service managers, and
Develop entrepreneurship skills