Kongunadu Arts and Science College (KASC), Coimbatore, offers a 2-year full-time M.Sc Clinical Nutrition programme under the Self-Finance (Unaided) stream, affiliated to Bharathiar University. The department was established in September 2022, making it one of the newer specialised PG programmes at KASC. The total fee for the programme is approximately Rs. 1,40,000 for the entire 2-year course. The programme covers core areas of Clinical Dietetics, Therapeutic Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Food Science, Nutritional Assessment, and Sports Nutrition, with a distinctive feature of exclusive 6-month hands-on training in multi-specialty hospitals. Admission is primarily merit-based on UG marks. The course is popular among nutrition and life science graduates due to KASC's NAAC A+ accreditation, strong hospital tie-ups, and growing demand for clinical nutritionists in healthcare.
Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are expected to open tentatively in July 2026, following the publication of Bharathiar University UG results. Based on the 2025 cycle, PG application forms were available from mid-July 2025, with the last date for submission around July 31, 2025. Classes typically commence in August. Students are advised to monitor the official website (kongunaducollege.ac.in) or contact the department at 8883771666 for exact dates and fee details.
Key Points
- M.Sc Clinical Nutrition is a relatively new programme at KASC, established in 2022, under the Self-Finance (Unaided) stream.
- The programme includes exclusive 6-month hands-on training in multi-specialty hospitals, providing real-world clinical exposure.
- KASC is a NAAC A+ accredited autonomous institution affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
- The department has well-equipped nutrition labs and a dedicated diet counselling setup.
- The college has received the UGC College of Excellence status.
- Career prospects include dietitians in hospitals, diet counsellors, sports nutritionists, and nutritionists in food industries.
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