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M.Sc Food Science & Nutrition
Students undertaking the M.Sc. program in Food Science & Nutrition at Mount Carmel College are trained to explore and acquire an in-depth understanding of the episteme of Food Science & Nutrition. By putting in a conscious effort to impart knowledge about the field by reputed professors and lecturers, this program is designed to foster a culture wherein students’ talent is amplified with knowledge, technical training and guidance. The program focuses in facilitating nutritionists to apply knowledge drawn from relevant sciences to promote an understanding of the effects of nutrition on growth, development and well-being. In addition to this, the curriculum has been designed to create a link between the food industry and health industry to provide opportunities to work in research, food industry, hospitals and health promotion sectors. It is further strengthened with project work and internship’s in the food industry, hospitals & public nutrition area. Furthermore, through rigorous evaluation patterns, our students are encouraged to put their skills to use and venture into the field of Food Science & Nutrition by enhancing their critical thinking abilities and sensibilities. On acquiring knowledge of the qualitative and quantitative techniques as well as gaining an in-depth understanding of the field, Graduates of this degree will be able to demonstrate their skills in Nutrition Counselling, Nutrition Biochemistry, Public Health Nutrition & Nutritional Epidemiology, etc. The Curricular and Extracurricular activities are designed in a way to ensure that the students receive a holistic understanding through the curriculum.

Head of Department

Dr. Sangeeta Pandey Associate Professor

Vision

To accentuate nutrition education based on recent developments in science and technology to improve the awareness and the quality of life.

Mission

  • To understand the human needs and integrate health and nutrition in the family and society across different economic classes.
  • Application of nutrition knowledge in their day to day life

Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants of the program should have completed B.Sc Degree from a UGC recognized university with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics/ Nutrition and Dietetics / Food Science and Quality Control/ Human Nutrition/Applied Nutrition/Food Science and Nutrition/ Home Science or Family and Community Sciences Eligibility criteria – 65% (aggregate marks in nutrition subjects in an undergraduate degree) Admissions based on Under Graduate marks, entrance examination and interview

 

Course Future Prospects

Post graduates can work as a Nutritionist / Dietitian in Health Care Centres, Public Nutrition Programmes, Food Industry, and/or a Scientific Officer in Food industries, Nutrition Coach, Teach, Research in Food & Nutrition , Food Scientist / Consultant in Food Industries, or pursue their Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition.

 

Connecting to the Community

Nourish Young Minds – School Nutrition Education Program

 

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Syllabus (CBCS)

Semester I Applied Physiology
Recent advances in Nutrition – Macronutrients
Nutritional Biochemistry
Clinical & Therapeutic Nutrition- I
Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Techniques in Food Analysis
Community Development Program
Semester II Recent advances in Nutrition – Micronutrients
Clinical & Therapeutic Nutrition – II
Principles of Food Science
Research methods in food science & nutrition
Food Additives
Research Methodology
Nutrition Psychology & Diet Adherence
Internship
Semester III Advances in Food Microbiology & Preservation
Program Planning and Nutrition Education in Community
Nutraceuticals & Functional Food
Paediatric & Geriatric Nutrition
Community Nutrition & Public Health
Sports Nutrition
Nutrition Counselling
Nutrition for Women
Semester IV Food Product Development
Nutrition during Emergency
Food Processing & Functional Quality
Nutritional Epidemiology
Recent Advances in Nutrition during Life Cycle
Dissertation
  • Build a core competency in various field of nutrition to make students employable in food industry, health care sectors, hospitals and public health sectors.
  • Equip students with knowledge and understanding of emerging areas of nutrition science to confidently pursue higher studies, research and develop to be entrepreneur.
  • Designing and development of nutrition intervention programs to address societal and national nutritional and health issues.

Placement

Our students with rich experience and good exposure are working at reputed organizations in various capacities both in India and abroad.

Organizations that have employed our students include:

Healthcare / Community

Apollo Hospital, Aster CMI Hospital, Bioquest, Columbia Asia Hospital, Cloud Nine Hospital, Diet Mantra (Kolkata), Fortis Hospitals, Healthify Me, Leicestershire Nutrition & Dietetics Service (UK), M.S.Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Otawa Hospital Civic Campus (Canada), QUA Nutrition – Signature Clinic, Right Living, Sagar Hospital, SOUKYA International Holistic Health Centre, Truweight Wellness Pvt. Ltd., Cuddles Foundation, Cult.fit, Zyla, Zarity, Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems, Pro Physio HealthCare Pvt Ltd, 1Script Health.

Food Industry

Britannia Industries Limited, British Biologicals, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Inner Being, Masala Box, Pristine Organics Pvt Ltd., Kanti Sweets, Quikish, Thinking Forks.

Research

St John’s Research Centre, National Institute of Nutrition
Diverse career opportunities have been offered to Postgraduates attaining successful careers at Food Industries, Hospitals, Health Care Business, Community and also as Entrepreneurs.

Highlights

Nutritium (Nutrition Counselling Cell)

Nutritium is an in-house Nutrition Counselling Cell, initiated in 20th Aug 2015. It is exclusively run by Post Graduate students. It is aimed to provide Nutrition Counselling for therapeutic conditions, healthy life, and lifestyle modifications. The Community Outreach program and In-house Nutrition Awareness has been conducted regularly.

M.Sc Food Science & Nutrition – 2022

Total number of seats: 30
  • Students are required to submit an ONLINE APPLICATION FORM available on the college website: mccblr.edu.in
  • Admissions will be based on Under Graduate marks, an entrance examination followed by an interview
  • Eligibility Criteria
    • Aspirants of the program should have completed B.Sc Degree from a UGC recognized university with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics/ Nutrition and Dietetics / Food Science and Quality Control/ Human Nutrition/Applied Nutrition/Food Science and Nutrition/ Home Science or Family and Community Sciences
  • Selection Process 
    • As per the eligibility criteria, candidates will be selected for Online Entrance ExamCandidates will be shortlisted based on their entrance marks and will be called for an interview for final selection
  • Entrance Exam
    • The syllabus for the entrance examination will be based on the graduation subjects: Physiology, Nutritional Biochemistry, Food Science, Food Microbiology, Human Nutrition, and Dietetics
  • Interview
    • Based on the entrance exam results, selected candidates will be called for personal interviews and document verification for the final selection.
  • Dates
    • Online Application forms received till 20th May 2022
    • Entrance Exam:  27th May 2022
    • Online Application forms received from 21st May 2022 – 20th June’ 22
    • Entrance Exam: 27th June 2022
    • Interview:  28th June 2022
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be intimated via e-mail for the entrance exam and interview

PO1: Demonstrate coherent understanding and application of comprehensive knowledge in food science and nutrition with professional competencies, harness research skills to promote evidence-based practice with recognition of core values, ethical integrity to contributing towards improving quality of life.

PO2: Understand nutritional assessment, identify malnutrition and monitor individuals and communities with application of appropriate evaluation and integration of epidemiological literature in relation to addressing public health nutrition and diseases.

PO3: Assess, plan and execute nutrient needs across lifespan, therapeutic conditions and special needs during sports and emergency, application of nutrition care process to make decisions and identify nutrition-related problems, determine and evaluate appropriate nutrition interventions with counseling skills to facilitate nutrition behavior change.

PO4: Gain fundamental understanding of relationship between environment, microorganisms, food borne illness, food safety and learn scientific basis of food preservation techniques with application of food safety principles to be used in food industry.

PO5: Exploration of interests and translation of knowledge within the broad aspects of food science and nutrition to design novel food products and processing methods , plan program/educational strategy for a target population to match their interests with potential career opportunities in food industry, hospitals, healthcare sectors and public health organization. 

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Placement Policy & Guidelines for Students

The Placement Policy is applicable to all students registered with the Placement Cell of Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, and is to be followed during their entire tenure at the college.

  1. The Placement Officer & the Placement Coordinator are the facilitators and counsellors for placement related activities and will be responsible for all concerned activities & functioning of the Placement Cell.
  2. The Student Placement Committee will be assisting the Placement Officer & the Placement Coordinator in all activities related to placements.
  3. Neither the College nor the Placement Cell guarantees a job. The Placement Cell will facilitate and coordinate the placement activities on campus including bringing in companies, coordinating the recruitment drives, organizing recruitment training and other related activities leading to the successful placements of the deserving students.
  4. Applying for a company, getting recruited, joining a company is entirely the responsibility/decision of the student concerned.
  5. Opting to register for placements is completely the choice of the students. As some would want to pursue higher studies or other opportunities, such students can refrain from registering with the Placement Cell.
  6. Students are required to check the ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA for registering with the Placement Cell before registering.
  7. All final year students with an aggregate score of 60% and above and with NO ACTIVE BACKLOGS are eligible to register for placements.
  8. All registered students are required to MANDATORILY attend the recruitment training conducted by the Placement Cell and meet the necessary threshold of 75% attendance and 80% completion of the practice tests & assessments to qualify for applying to the cos. Failing to qualify may result in re-training of the student at an additional cost which is to be borne at actuals by the concerned student.
  9. The Placement Cell will notify all the registered students about the upcoming recruitment drives through mails and Whatsapp group notifications and not individually. The students are to be alert and keep a track of the notifications and apply as per their interest and eligibility.
  10. Once a student registers/enrolls for a particular company, she is expected to complete the entire recruitment process as relevant and required. Failing to do so, will result in the student being debarred from sitting for further recruitment drives. Exceptions will be made at the sole discretion of the Placement Cell only in genuine cases. Such cases/reasons to be formally communicated to the Placement Office over mail at least one day prior to the drive.
  11. The student has a choice not to participate in the recruitment process of a company after attending the Pre-Placement Talk. If she decides to continue, then she will be bound by the College Placement Policy to attend the rest of the recruitment process of the company as stated above.
  12. Students will not be allowed to participate in the selection process of a company for which she has missed the PPT.
  13. While the Placement Cell will do its due diligence and bring in the right companies, it is the responsibility of every student to check the company profile, eligibility, Job Profile and the Job Role before applying. The same will also be mailed and/or updated on the Notice Boards or social media groups.
    a. Ex 1- If a company requires the applicant to have an average of 70%, be well assured that you meet the criteria before applying to that company.
    b. Ex 2- If the company requires you to have NO standing arrears/backlogs at the time of attending the placement process, kindly DO NOT APPLY to the company if you do not meet this criterion.
  14. If, after being selected by a company, for some reason the student is not satisfied either with the pay, the timings, work allotted, etc during onboarding, she will need to take it up with the concerned within the company. The Placement Cell will not be able to intervene in internal matters. However, it is important that the students reach out to us in case there are major deviations from the terms mentioned by the company at the time of recruitment.
  15. A student can apply to as many companies as she wants and appear for interviews until the first job is secured. A student will be considered to have secured a job if her name appears in the final select list of a company.
  16. The Placement Office of MCC follows a strict “ONE OFFER PER STUDENT” Policy. However, if a student has been offered a job with a CTC less than or equal to INR 2 lakhs PA, she can opt to apply for ONE more company, subject to prior formal approval by the Placement Office.
  17. Once a student’s name appears in the final selects of a company, it is obligatory for the student to accept the offer. Rejecting offers is strictly not allowed. Defaulters will be required to submit a letter to the Principal along with a penalty fee which could be equivalent to one month’s salary being offered by the said company.
  18. Recruitment Process: All companies generally follow the following procedure (however they could be exceptions) –
    a. Presentation about the company & Job Profile (Pre-Placement Talk)
    b. Written Exam (Aptitude / Technical Test)
    c. Group Discussion and/or Task (Assignments)
    d. Interview (Technical/HR/Others)
    e. Verification of Documents
    f. Offer Letter
  19. Students are to strictly ensure the following for all recruitment drives:
    a. Must report on time as mentioned in the schedules
    b. Wear Business Formals for every recruitment process. Students wearing casuals during recruitment process will be sent back
    c. Always carry one folder containing resumes (2-3 copies), passport size photos, copies of mark sheets, certificates & stationery
    d. Compulsorily carry College & Govt. ID Cards
  20. Most companies require applicants to have Govt. ID – Aadhar & PAN. Hence it is advised for all students to apply for these before registering for placements.
    Students are not allowed to contact the Company / HR team directly for any reason through the recruitment process. In case of any issues or concerns, they are advised to contact their Placement Office and discuss their problems.
  21. Strict action will be taken against students found to be engaged in maligning the College or the Placement Office with the companies. Any grievances you may have, are to be brought to the notice of the of the Placement Officer for resolution.
  22. If a student makes any false claims in the Resume/Student Registration Form, her registration will be cancelled immediately and job offer if any, will be revoked.
  23. All companies conduct a thorough background check/verification. If the company finds that you have manipulated your marks / documents in any manner/or mis-represented any information, your job offer will be terminated, and your name will be blacklisted.
  24. Strict discipline needs to be followed by every student during the recruitment process. Any sort of indecent behavior/misbehavior which affects the decorum of the Placement Cell or the reputation of the College or the Company, will attract severe penalty and disqualification.
  25. Unless explicitly permitted by the companies, use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited during the recruitment process.
  26. Malpractice in all forms or marking proxies during the selection process and beyond, is strictly prohibited and those caught indulging in such activities would be debarred from the placement process. Also, note that no concessions in any form shall be made in such cases.
  27. It may happen that the campus recruitment process can stretch till late evenings. Students are required and prepared to be available accordingly. In case of off-line drives, students are to inform their parents and should arrange their own transportation.
  28. In case of virtual (online) recruitment drives, it is the responsibility of the students to ensure they have the necessary equipment (laptop/PC with functional webcam and mic) and sufficient internet bandwidth for seamless conduction of the process.
  29. Students are required to provide correct email IDs and contact numbers at the time of registration. These will be used for all communication from the Placement Cell and the recruiting companies. The onus is on the students to ensure the contact details provided are correct and up to date.
  30. Students are advised to check their mails regularly as all communication related to placements will be sent through mails.
  31. It is mandatory that once you receive an Intent Letter/Offer Letter from the Company, a copy must be submitted to the Placement Office. Failing which, the end semester examination Hall Ticket/results will be withheld.
  32. All students registered for placements will be bounded by the Attendance Policy of the College. Any exception to the above is permitted only through formal approval of the Placement Office and the respective Department Heads.

WE EXPECT OUR STUDENTS TO BE PROFESSIONAL AND UPHOLD THE VALUES OF THE COLLEGE AT ALL TIMES.

For all matters not covered in the above policy, the Placement Office will use its discretion to take appropriate decisions as and when required.

The above guidelines are to ensure a smooth process in the best interest of our students and the participating companies.