Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Nutrition & Dietetics
36 monthsProgramme duration
13,500 INRTuition Fee/year
31 Oct, 2025Application Deadline
OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine Related Studies
Degree
MD
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Nutrition & Dietetics is a 3-year postgraduate super-specialization offered under the Faculty of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences. This clinical program is designed to bridge the gap between traditional dietary wisdom and modern medical science, focusing on "Food as Medicine" to treat chronic lifestyle disorders and metabolic diseases.
Core Program Highlights
Duration: 3 Years (Full-time residency).
Eligibility: Must hold a BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences) degree from a recognized university.
Admission: Based on the SNET (Subharti National Entrance Test) or merit-based interview.
Clinical Environment: Unlike general nutrition degrees, MD scholars at Subharti undergo training in the 1,000-bed Chhatrapati Shivaji Subharti Hospital (CSSH), allowing them to manage dietary interventions for critically ill patients alongside allopathic consultants.
Clinical & Academic Focus
The curriculum is highly specialized, moving beyond basic calorie counting to complex therapeutic interventions:
Therapeutic Nutrition: Designing "Medical Nutrition Therapy" (MNT) for conditions such as Stage-IV Chronic Kidney Disease, Type-I Diabetes, and Autoimmune disorders.
Nutrigenomics & Immunonutrition: Studying how specific nutrients interact with genes to prevent hereditary diseases and how diet can modulate the immune system in oncology.
Hospital Food Management: Training in the administration of hospital dietary departments, ensuring quality control and nutrition delivery for a large patient base.
Advanced Diagnostics: Learning to interpret MRIs, CT scans, and metabolic markers to adjust nutritional protocols in real-time.
Research & Infrastructure
Dissertation: Scholars must complete a 3-year research project. Recent focus areas at Subharti include the "Efficacy of Anti-inflammatory Diets in Rheumatoid Arthritis" and "Nutritional Interventions in PCOS Management."
Central Research Station (CRS): Scholars utilize the university's advanced labs for biochemical and molecular research related to clinical nutrition.
Career Path
Graduates are qualified for high-level clinical and administrative roles:
Clinical Nutritionist / Dietetic Consultant: In super-specialty corporate hospitals.
Chief Dietary Officer: Heading the nutrition wings of large-scale healthcare facilities.
Research Scientist: In the nutraceutical industry or public health organizations like the ICMR or WHO.
Academician: As an Assistant Professor in medical or naturopathy colleges.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine Related Studies
Degree
MD
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Nutrition & Dietetics is a 3-year postgraduate super-specialization offered under the Faculty of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences. This clinical program is designed to bridge the gap between traditional dietary wisdom and modern medical science, focusing on "Food as Medicine" to treat chronic lifestyle disorders and metabolic diseases.
Core Program Highlights
Duration: 3 Years (Full-time residency).
Eligibility: Must hold a BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences) degree from a recognized university.
Admission: Based on the SNET (Subharti National Entrance Test) or merit-based interview.
Clinical Environment: Unlike general nutrition degrees, MD scholars at Subharti undergo training in the 1,000-bed Chhatrapati Shivaji Subharti Hospital (CSSH), allowing them to manage dietary interventions for critically ill patients alongside allopathic consultants.
Clinical & Academic Focus
The curriculum is highly specialized, moving beyond basic calorie counting to complex therapeutic interventions:
Therapeutic Nutrition: Designing "Medical Nutrition Therapy" (MNT) for conditions such as Stage-IV Chronic Kidney Disease, Type-I Diabetes, and Autoimmune disorders.
Nutrigenomics & Immunonutrition: Studying how specific nutrients interact with genes to prevent hereditary diseases and how diet can modulate the immune system in oncology.
Hospital Food Management: Training in the administration of hospital dietary departments, ensuring quality control and nutrition delivery for a large patient base.
Advanced Diagnostics: Learning to interpret MRIs, CT scans, and metabolic markers to adjust nutritional protocols in real-time.
Research & Infrastructure
Dissertation: Scholars must complete a 3-year research project. Recent focus areas at Subharti include the "Efficacy of Anti-inflammatory Diets in Rheumatoid Arthritis" and "Nutritional Interventions in PCOS Management."
Central Research Station (CRS): Scholars utilize the university's advanced labs for biochemical and molecular research related to clinical nutrition.
Career Path
Graduates are qualified for high-level clinical and administrative roles:
Clinical Nutritionist / Dietetic Consultant: In super-specialty corporate hospitals.
Chief Dietary Officer: Heading the nutrition wings of large-scale healthcare facilities.
Research Scientist: In the nutraceutical industry or public health organizations like the ICMR or WHO.
Academician: As an Assistant Professor in medical or naturopathy colleges.
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