Healthcare & Life Sciences
Nutritionist / Dietitian
Advises on diet and nutrition for health and clinical conditions.
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What this career is
Dietetics applies nutrition science to individuals and groups, including clinical dietary management within healthcare settings.
- Typical education pathway
- B.Sc. in Nutrition or Dietetics, commonly with postgraduate study
What professionals typically do
- Assess dietary intake and nutritional status
- Plan diets for health conditions or goals
- Counsel individuals and families
- Work with clinical teams in hospitals
Typical education pathways
- Class 12 with Biology or Home Science, then B.Sc. in Nutrition, Dietetics or Food Science
- M.Sc. in Dietetics with internship for clinical practice
Important skills
- Nutrition science
- Assessment
- Counselling
- Planning
Suitable student interests
- Biology and health
- Counselling
- Food science
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