Advanced Diploma in Dietetics & Therapeutics Nutrition (ADDTN)
The Advanced Diploma in Dietetics & Therapeutics Nutrition (ADDTN) is a specialized healthcare program designed to develop professional knowledge in clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, and lifestyle management. The course focuses on nutritional assessment, diet planning for diseases, food science, and patient counseling.
This program prepares students for careers in hospitals, wellness centers, nutrition clinics, NGOs, and healthcare organizations, enabling them to promote healthy living and manage nutrition-related disorders
The ADDTN curriculum integrates theoretical learning with practical training in dietetics and therapeutic nutrition.
The program is divided into two semesters over one year.
Semester 1
Covers fundamentals of nutrition and human physiology.
Subjects
- Basics of Human Nutrition
- Food Science & Meal Planning
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Community Nutrition
- Nutrition Assessment
Semester 2
Focuses on therapeutic diets and clinical applications.
Subjects
- Therapeutic Nutrition
- Diet Planning for Lifestyle Diseases
- Clinical Dietetics
- Nutrition Counseling
- Internship / Practical Training
- One-year advanced diploma program
- Clinical and therapeutic nutrition focus
- Practical diet planning exposure
- Industry-relevant healthcare training
- Suitable for nutrition and wellness careers
Fees Structure
- Approximate Fee Range: ₹25,000 – ₹90,000
- Fee structure varies as per university norms
(Exact fee details available on enquiry.)
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 (Science preferred) or Graduation
- Biology background desirable
- Basic computer knowledge
- No upper age limit for admission
