B.Voc. Nutrition Science and Dietetics - Syllabus 2021 (Draft)

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Revised syllabus and scheme for the B.Voc programme in Nutrition Science and Dietetics for the academic year 2021–22 (admission 2021 onward) under the University of Calicut CBCSS VUG 2021 regulation. Defines programme objectives, programme outcomes (POs) and programme-specific outcomes (PSOs), including communication, employability and readiness for nutrition and dietetics roles. Specifies duration across six semesters, academic-week structure, credit and hour distribution, and key programme terms such as B.Voc, NSQF, NOS/OS, and exit-level mapping.

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Preamble

About the Programme

Objectives of the Programme

Programme Outcomes (POs)

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

Duration of Programme

Academic Week and Semester Structure

General Terms, Definitions and Abbreviations

MES MAMPAD COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) Affiliated to UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT Syllabus for B.Voc. in Nutrition Science and Dietetics In accordance with Regulation of CHOICE BASED CREDIT AND SEMESTER SYSTEM FOR VOCATIONAL UNDER GRADUATE (B.VOC) CURRICULUM - 2021 (CBCSS VUG 2021) of UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT 2021-’ 22 Admission onwards Contents Preamble MES Mampad College prepared revised syllabus & scheme of B.voc. Nutrition Science and Dietetics for the academic year 2021-22 according to University of Calicut Regulation of CHOICE BASED CREDIT AND SEMESTER SYSTEM FOR VOCATIONAL UNDER GRADUATE (B.VOC) CURRICULUM - 2021 (CBCSS VUG 2021).It is also prepared based on outcome based education. we acknowledged those who helped to shape up this revised syllabus. BOARD OF STUDIES (FOOD TECHNOLOGY) About the Programme This programme is structured according to the “Regulations for Choice Based Credit Semester System for Vocational Under Graduate Curriculum 2021” (CBCSS VUG 2021) of University of Calicut Title of the programme B.voc. Nutrition Science and Dietetics refers to the entire course of study and examinations for the award of the B. Voc degree. Hereafter programme means B. Voc. Programme , B.Voc. programme means B.voc. Nutrition Science and Dietetics programme, college means MES MAMPAD COLLEGE and university means UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT Objectives of the programme To provide judicious mix of skills relating to a profession and appropriate content of General Education. b) To ensure that the students have adequate knowledge and skills, so that they are work ready at each exit point of the programme. c) To provide flexibility to the students by means of pre-defined entry and multiple exit points. d) To integrate NSQF within the undergraduate level of higher education in order to enhance employability of the graduates and meet industry requirements. Such graduates apart from meeting the needs of local and national industry are also expected to be equipped to become part of the global workforce. e) To provide vertical mobility to students coming out of 10+2 with vocational subjects. Programme Outcomes (POs) Program outcomes are They should live with moral ethical value and live in the society with responsible citizen They should be able to communicate with others effectively They should take readily any challenge before them and solve those problems persist They must understand the environmental issues and to accept the adaption Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs) Programme Specific Outcomes are They should take care of a person’s eating habits so as to improve his/her health. They should take care of either inpatient or outpatient along with medical specialties as clinical nutritionist / dietician They will have to prepares a proper diet for the sportspersons so that they become able to give optimum output in the field. They should put evidence-based skilful conversation and clinical interventions to use so as to safely engage the patients into a health behaviour change. They will have to work with government, non-government and government-aided bodies to meet the provided standards of health. They should to conduct researches in specific areas of nutrition and dietetics via. Clinical trials and interventions. They should work in companies as nutritionist who can work in marketing, quality control, and development. They could work for their own in the areas such as Diabetes management, weight management, eating disorder and etc., They could be in schools, clubs, hotels, restaurants, etc to check the quality and examines the food being served in that place. They could be a medical nutrition therapist who try to put food into use to treat a specific condition. Duration of Programme Programme is about six semesters distributed over a period of three academic years. Each semester has 90 working days inclusive of all examinations. Academic Week A unit of five working days with six contact hours of one hour duration

FAQs

What regulation and framework does this B.Voc syllabus follow?

The syllabus is prepared according to the University of Calicut CBCSS VUG 2021 regulations and is aligned with outcome-based education. It also integrates NSQF to enhance employability and meet industry requirements.

What are the duration and semester structure for the programme?

The programme spans six semesters over three academic years. Each semester includes 90 working days, with a five-day academic week having six contact hours per day. One semester comprises 18 weeks (16 instructional and 2 examination weeks).

What programme outcomes and programme-specific outcomes are emphasized?

The outcomes include ethical responsibility, effective communication, problem solving, and understanding environmental issues and adaptation. Programme-specific outcomes focus on nutrition-related care for health improvement, clinical nutrition/dietetics roles, evidence-based interventions, and employment across healthcare, government bodies, and related settings.

Sep 2, 2026

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