Diploma in Nutraceutical Technology
The Nutraceutical Technology course gives students a comprehensive overview of the nutrients with their potential therapeutic & health benefits. The focus is on the development, production, and use of nutraceuticals - bioactive compounds found in foods that have potential health benefits beyond basic nutrition. The course provides students with a broad grasp of this expanding sector by covering the science, technology, and regulatory elements.
This course will enable students to achieve comprehensive knowledge on the development of a strong foundation in nutraceutical technology, encompassing its scientific, technological, and regulatory dimensions. Attain practical skills in formulating nutraceutical products, enhancing bioavailability, and evaluating their potential health benefits. Helps to critically analyze and understand the role of evidence-based research in substantiating claims and making informed decisions in the nutraceutical field. Gain industry readiness and insights into current market trends, innovation, consumer behaviors, and regulatory considerations. Enable to explore emerging trends and challenges, fostering the ability to adapt and contribute to the evolving landscape of nutraceutical technology.
Core objectives
- To understand the concept of nutraceutical and functional foods.
- To acquire knowledge in developing the nutraceutical and functional food formulations
- To develop skills in applying different processing techniques in nutraceutical production.
- To motivate students for entrepreneurial career and to make them capable of perceiving and exploring successfully opportunities in the field of nutraceutical industry.
Outcomes
The Nutraceutical Technology course equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the science, formulation, benefits, regulations, and future prospects of nutraceuticals. This knowledge prepares students for meaningful contributions to the development and utilization of products that bridge the gap between nutrition and pharmaceuticals, aiming to improve human health and well-being.
BSc or any undergraduate Science Degree recognized by UGC with Biology/ Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, Life sciences, Health Sciences.
Successful completion of this programme will enhance employment prospects within the functional foods, general food & health sector and from food manufacture to retail and legislation. A Post Graduate Diploma in Nutraceuticals is also relevant for nutritionists, dietitians, and members of pharmaceutical professions, as well as professional from independent or private laboratories. The diploma provides graduates with professional competencies related to either research and development, quality control, analysis, education or training. The programme will also benefit professionals associated with the maintenance and/ or promotion of public health.
Indian Students : INR 46,200.00 per year
NRI Students : USD 1320 per year
Forms
University of Mysore
Maharanis Science College
University of Mysore
Manasagangothri
University of Mysore
Manasagangothri
Department / Subject Taught
English
Mar 27, 2014
0 Years 9 Months
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jun 30, 2016
0 Years 5 Months
Sep 18, 2018
2 Years 0 Months
Sep 18, 2018
2 Years 0 Months
Sep 18, 2018
2 Years 0 Months
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sep 18, 2018
2 Years 0 Months
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jan 09, 2021
2 Years 4 Months
To foster and establish innovative research strategies and their application for protecting and improving health and for disease conditions. To expand the knowledge base in nutrition and dietetics, promoting good nutritional and health practices.
Dr. Sudha Sairam, currently working as Assistant Professor at Department of Nutrition & Dietetics- FLS, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore. She completed her PhD (Food Science and Nutrition) in the year 2014 at the University of Mysore, and has about more than 12 years of research and teaching experience.
She is recipient of BBSRC Fellowship, under BBSRC - India Partnering Award scheme and has gained experience working at Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK (April – July 2014).
Her job profile includes working as Guest Facuty at Depatment of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Mysore, Mysore (2014 - 15), followed by as Senior Medical Writer at BioQuest Innovations Ltd., Bangalore (2015), later as Research Scientist at Department of Medical Informatics, St. Johns Research Institute, Bangalore (2015-18).
Her area of specialization are formulation and clinical trials of health and disease specific functional foods, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology of diabetes and associated co-morbidities, Neutraceutical, Maternal and child health.
She has delivered Special Lectures and as Invited speaker at symposium / conference held at Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Mysore, Mysore and Manipal University of Higher Education and Research, Dubai respectively . Has published more than 20 papers at peer reviewed International and national journals, presented over 60 research papers at various national and international, and has secured 8 Best Research paper awards at national and international conferences.