Andhra University M.Sc Food Nutrition FAQs
Ques. What is the entrance exam for M.Sc Food, Nutrition and Dietetics at Andhra University?
Ans. Admission is through AP PGCET, the Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test conducted by APSCHE. Candidates must qualify in the relevant Food Science or Nutrition subject paper. The AP PGCET score is used for web counselling through which students are allotted seats at Andhra University and other participating colleges across the state.
Ques. What is the placement record for M.Sc Food, Nutrition and Dietetics graduates at Andhra University?
Ans. The Department of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics at Andhra University has reported an 80% placement rate for M.Sc graduates. Graduates work in hospitals as registered dietitians, in food processing companies as quality analysts, in research institutions, and in the food product development sector. The department’s location in Visakhapatnam provides access to the city’s healthcare and food industry ecosystem.
Ques. What subjects are covered in the M.Sc Food, Nutrition and Dietetics curriculum?
Ans. The curriculum covers food chemistry, nutrition science, clinical dietetics, food processing and preservation, food analysis, food product development, nutraceuticals and functional foods, and community nutrition. Students also complete a dissertation in the second year focusing on a research topic in food science or nutritional biochemistry. The programme prepares graduates for both industry and clinical career pathways.
Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Sc Food, Nutrition and Dietetics at Andhra University?
Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Home Science, Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related life sciences subject with at least 50% aggregate marks. SC and ST candidates need a minimum of 45% marks. The degree must be a 3-year programme from any recognised university following the 10 plus 2 plus 3 pattern.
Ques. What career options are available after M.Sc Food, Nutrition and Dietetics?
Ans. Graduates can work as clinical dietitians in hospitals, food technologists in FMCG or food manufacturing firms, nutrition educators, consultants, or public health nutrition officers in government programmes. Research roles at ICMR, NIN, and food regulatory agencies are also open to M.Sc graduates. Those interested in academia can pursue Ph.D. in nutrition science through AURCET or other university entrance tests.


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