B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics is a pioneering course in Nepal under food and technology education especially introduced to create skilled professionals to combat malnutrition in Nepal. 

The entire B.Sc.ND course is of eight semesters (four academic years) with 127 credit hours. Tribhuvan University (TU) only offers this course via the Central Campus of Technology, Dharan. 

To study Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, one must have passed +2 Science with at least a grade ‘C’. The eligible student should also appear and pass the entrance examination at the Central Campus of Technology, Institute of Science and Technology (IOST), TU.

Upon graduation, students can find careers in different governmental and non-governmental organisations, such as Nutritionists, Nutritional therapists, Food technologists, Health Promotion specialists, Research and Development Managers, and more. 

Key Takeaways of B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics in Nepal

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Admission Requirements to study B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics in Nepal

Eligibility for admission

• Student must have passed 10+2 in Science, I. Tech. in Food/Lab Technology, or equivalent, securing at least second division or equivalent.
• Students with 10+2 or equivalent from a foreign board must have studied science with significant subjects in English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, securing at least a C.
• A-level students must have passed, securing a D in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
• Must have passed the entrance examination conducted by Central Campus of Technology, Institute of Science and Technology (IOST), TU.

Admission Procedure

Eligible candidates can apply for admission into the B.Sc.ND program by filling out the application forms either from campus or online. 

The completed application forms, including the documents and credentials, must be submitted within the notified deadline.

Prerequisites to fill IOF B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics Online Form:

• Bank voucher receipt from the bank after depositing the required amount to appear for IOF B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics Entrance Exam. 

The Forestry Entrance Exam fee costs Rs. 2300/-(subject to change). 

The amount should be deposited on the following:

Nepal Bank Limited, Dharan Branch

Account Name: Central Campus of Technology, Dharan

Account No.: 01601000211364000002

 (Note: The bank voucher receipt must have the name of the applicant and their contact details. )

Required Documents and Credentials

1. A copy of the Citizenship certificate
2. Scanned copy of the Bank Voucher
3. MRP standard Photo
4. SLC/SEE Marksheet
5. +2 transcript (if not available, Class 11 result)
6. Reservation Quota Certificate (if applicable)

Entrance Examination

Eligible students appear in an entrance examination conducted by the Central Campus of Technology, Institute of Science and Technology (IOST), TU.

The entrance examination is for 100 total marks. It tests applicants' knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math and Statistics, Logical reasoning and English.

 For detailed insight on full marks for the entrance examination, go through the table below:

          Exam Duration: 2 hr

To pass the test, an applicant must secure a minimum of 50% marks. The result list is published in merit order with the names of the candidates and their eligibility for admission.

B.SC. Nutrition and Dietetics in Nepal Course Details

Hours of instruction

The entire B.Sc.ND course is of eight semesters (four academic years) with 127 credit hours. Each semester has 16 to 18 credit hours (equivalent to 400 to 450 marks) except for semesters VII and VIII.

In the seventh semester, there are two compulsory internship courses, namely, 

(i) Community-based posting (2 months) of 6 credit hour 

(ii) Hospital-based posting (3 months) of 8 credit hours.

In the eighth semester, students must carry out dissertation work of 12 credit hours, as mentioned in the curriculum.

Evaluation System 

Students will be evaluated based on theoretical and practical examinations. A student must obtain at least 35% and 40% in theory and practical examinations to pass the examination. Dissertations and Internships (Field-based posting) also have pass marks of 40%. 

Students for this course of study are graded as follows:  

Distinction- 75% and above 

1st division- 60% and above 

2nd division- 45% and above.

Attendance requirements

B.Sc.ND students must attend every lecture, tutorial, seminar, field visit, lab work and practical class. 

However, to accommodate for late registration, sickness and other contingencies, they must attend at least 70% of the theoretical and practical classes held to be eligible to appear for the final examination. 

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Syllabus of B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics in Nepal

B.Sc.ND Syllabus First Year - Semester I

B.Sc.ND Syllabus First Year - Semester II

B.Sc.ND Syllabus Second Year - Semester I

B.Sc.ND Syllabus Second Year - Semester II

B.Sc.ND Syllabus Third Year - Semester I

B.Sc.ND Syllabus Third Year - Semester II

B.Sc.ND Syllabus Fourth Year - Semester I

B.Sc.ND Syllabus Fourth Year - Semester II

Colleges offering B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics Course in Nepal

Only the Central Campus of Technology in Dharan offers this four-year undergraduate course in food and technology education in Nepal. 

B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics Reservation Seats and Fee Structure

The admission for B.Sc.ND opens during March/ April each year for the new session. A total of 30 seats are allocated for this course of study at the Central Campus of Technology, Dharan. It costs somewhere between 6- 7 lakhs to complete this program.

 The study cost per semester, alongside allocated seats, is indicated in the table below. 

Career and Job Prospects of B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics in Nepal

The concept of nutrition and dietetics is gradually becoming popular in recent years. With adequate skills and experience in nutrition and dietetics, graduates can earn from NRs. 2 to 7 lakh per annum on average.

After graduation, B.Sc.ND students can be self-employed or provide service through different government/ non-governmental institutions. 

The BND graduates often pursue their careers as:

• Nutritionist
• Nutritional Therapist
• Food Technologist
• Health Promotion Specialist
• Research and Development Manager
• Clinical Dietician
• Marketing Manager