Master of Science (Nutrition & Dietetics)/Batch 2025-27/Semester 3/NPH Specialization
    To be able to study various advancements in Public Health Nutrition.
    To develop a research aptitude in the field of Public Health Nutrition.
    To develop skills to critically evaluate the research papers
    Catalogue Code: TH4992
    Course Type: Generic Core Course
    Total Credit: 2
    Credits (Theory): 2
    No. of Hours: 30
    Internal Marks: 60
    External Marks : 40
    Total Marks: 100
    Course Code: 406420309
      Learning Objective/Outcome (s):
      To enable students to critically evaluate the existing nutrition programmes through situational analysis
      To familiarise students with the methods developing recommendations for implementation of nutrition interventions and programmes at the local and regional levels to improve the health and nutritional status of people
      To apply the understanding of public health nutrition to the real time scenarios in the community
      Catalogue Code: TH4991
      Course Type: Generic Core Course
      Total Credit: 2
      Credits (Theory): 2
      No. of Hours: 30
      Internal Marks: 60
      External Marks : 40
      Total Marks: 100
      Course Code: 406420308
        Learning Objective/Outcome (s):
        1. To familiarize students with key concepts of the social aspects of public health: culture,
        race/ethnicity, gender, poverty disparities, community, and organizational climate.
        2. To recognize environmental factors including biological, physical and chemical factors
        that affect the health and nutritional status of a community.
        3. To understand the influence of social factors on nutrition and health.
        4. To critically discuss seminal studies on the relationship between socioeconomic
        disadvantage and nutrition and health
        5. To understand the contributions of social factors to food-related health conditions
        Catalogue Code: T4743
        Course Type: Generic Core Course
        Total Credit: 3
        Credits (Theory): 3
        No. of Hours: 45
        Internal Marks: 90
        External Marks : 60
        Total Marks: 150
        Course Code: 406420307
          Learning Objective/Outcome (s):
          The student will develop an understanding of the multisectoral approach to preventive nutrition interventions.
          The student will be able to critically evaluate the behaviour communication strategies to promote health and nutrition.
          The student will gain an understanding of financial management and human resource management of programs.
          The student will be equipped in addressing adolescent health, the geriatric population, maternal and child health issues, Micronutrient deficiencies control programs, and NCDs prevention programs.
          Catalogue Code: TH4715
          Course Type: Generic Core Course
          Total Credit: 2
          Credits (Theory): 2
          No. of Hours: 30
          Internal Marks: 60
          External Marks : 40
          Total Marks: 100
          Course Code: 406420306
            To develop an understanding of policy processes in Health& Nutrition care.
            To examine the epidemiological transitions of programs specific to each State within the country in order to prioritize public health challenges for policy making.
            To apply program budgeting and economic evaluation for policy development.
            To analyse and evaluate quality assurance techniques in health care
            To demonstrate knowledge and skills for public health system and its challenges.
            To develop a capacity to implement and evaluate public health policies
            Catalogue Code: TH4714
            Course Type: Generic Core Course
            Total Credit: 2
            Credits (Theory): 2
            No. of Hours: 30
            Internal Marks: 60
            External Marks : 40
            Total Marks: 100
            Course Code: 406420305
              "To provide student with inspect of the causes and nutritional outcomes of humanitarian crises and complex emergencies (malnutrition, morbidity and mortality).
              To critically analyze the strategies for nutritional rehabilitation of emergency affected populations
              To develop skills for problem solving and convergence of services; especially in emergency conditions
              Catalogue Code: T4758
              Course Type: Generic Core Course
              Total Credit: 3
              Credits (Theory): 3
              No. of Hours: 45
              Internal Marks: 90
              External Marks : 60
              Total Marks: 150
              Course Code: 406420304
                "To impart advanced concepts in maternal and infant nutrition
                To critically evaluate the current maternal and infant nutrition interventions
                To objectively analyze the existing evidence-based practices to improve the maternal and child health
                Catalogue Code: T4753
                Course Type: Generic Core Course
                Total Credit: 3
                Credits (Theory): 3
                No. of Hours: 45
                Internal Marks: 90
                External Marks : 60
                Total Marks: 150
                Course Code: 406420303
                  To gain a broader understanding of population-based global health issues.
                  To identify, collect, manage, analyze and interpret population-based data to drive control and prevention in global settings.
                  To expose students to opportunities in global health work and research.
                  Catalogue Code: T4755
                  Course Type: Generic Core Course
                  Total Credit: 3
                  Credits (Theory): 3
                  No. of Hours: 45
                  Internal Marks: 90
                  External Marks : 60
                  Total Marks: 150
                  Course Code: 406420302