BSc Nutrition and Dietetics

Tribhuwan University
4 years
Rs.
Updated November 28, 2025

University

Tribhuwan University

Duration

4 years

Fee

Rs.

Colleges

1+

Summary

Four-year science program under Tribhuvan University focused on nutrition, dietetics, food science, and clinical practice with compulsory dissertation and a three-month internship.


Covers biochemical, physiological, and clinical foundations of nutrition; food chemistry, microbiology, processing, toxicology, quality control, community nutrition, clinical dietetics, and nutritional assessment. 

Includes practical laboratory work, research training, and field-based posting in hospitals or community programs. Produces graduates capable of delivering clinical diet plans, managing nutrition programs, ensuring food quality standards, and supporting public-health initiatives.

Description

Curricular Structure 

Year 1 – Foundations in Food & Nutrition Sciences

SubjectsMarks
Mathematics & Statistics (T+P)100
Principles of Food Science & Nutrition100
Nutritional Physiology50
Biophysics (T+P)50
Food Chemistry (T+P)100
Food & Medical Microbiology (T+P)100
Total500

Year 2 – Food Science & Biochemistry

SubjectsMarks
Food Processing (T+P)100
Nutritional Biochemistry100
Food Science I100
Food Science II (T+P)100
Hygiene & Sanitation50
Food Toxicology50
Total500

Year 3 – Human Nutrition & Community Application

SubjectsMarks
Human Nutrition100
Catering & Management (T+P)100
Community Nutrition & Nutrition Education100
Food Quality Control & Analysis (T+P)100
Research Methodology & Computer Application100
Total500

Year 4 – Clinical Dietetics & Internship

SubjectsMarks
Food Habit & Nutritional Assessment (T+P)100
Clinical Nutrition (T+P)100
Dietetics (T+P)100
Dissertation100
Field-Based Posting (3-month internship)100
Total500

Grand Total: 2000 marks

Offered By
• Tribhuvan University
• Central Campus of Technology, Hattisar, Dharan (exclusive provider under TU)

Features

Features
• Four-year structured study with theory + practical courses
• Eleven practical-based subjects
• Mandatory dissertation and a three-month internship
• Strong focus on clinical, community, and food-industry nutrition
• Attendance requirement: minimum 70%
• Separate pass marks for theory (35%) and practical (40%)
• Field visits directed by program committee

Fee (Tentative)
• Starting from NPR 551,698
• Varies based on yearly charges and institutional policies

Admission Process

Admission Process (Points)
• Confirm eligibility: 10+2 Science with second division or equivalent
• Apply to Central Campus of Technology
• Sit for the required two-hour entrance exam
• Selection based on entrance-exam merit
• Provide transcripts, certificates, citizenship, photographs
• Complete seat confirmation and fee payment

 

Job Prospects

Job Prospects / Prospect Careers
• Clinical dietician in hospitals
• Nutritionist in healthcare centers and clinics
• Community and public-health nutrition officer
• Food-industry nutrition advisor
• Quality-control and food-safety assistant
• Research assistant in nutrition and dietetics
• Diet planning and counseling roles
• NGO/INGO nutrition programs
• Wellness, fitness, and lifestyle-nutrition consultant

Colleges Offering This Course

Central Campus of Technology