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Certification Public Health and Nutrition

Would you like to know about the certificate courses in health and nutrition? Are you interested in working for the improvement of community health? Learn here the various aspects of the course Certification in Public Health and Nutrition. Learn about the eligibility criteria and the duration of the course.

Overview

Public health and nutrition programs are very much instrumental in bringing improvements in health and nutrition in a community. Those who are trained in this field help in promoting good health in communities through disease prevention, nutritious diet, healthy lifestyle, weight management, oral hygiene and general cleanliness at home and in the neighbourhood. Health and nutrition are part of community development programs that play a very important role in bringing prosperity and general development for the public in large. By undergoing these certificate programs, a student thus adds a further dimension to his or her medical degree.

Eligibility and course duration

The certificate courses in public health and nutrition are generally meant for MBBS or postgraduate degree holders in medicine. Others with MSc in Physiology, Biochemistry, Dietetics and Food & Nutrition are also eligible.

Duration of the course may vary from 10-12 weeks depending upon the institute.

Certification Public Health and Nutrition - Colleges & Admission Notifications

Find the list of colleges offering Certification Public Health and Nutrition course. Check out individual college websites to know more about the admission for 2025 - 2026 academic year. You may download the application form and course details from the official college website.

College Name
IGNOU Agartala Regional Center, Tripura
Indira Gandhi National Open University, Regional Centre, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar

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More about the course

For a developing country like ours, with a huge population, there is an urgent need of trained healthcare professionals who can implement the public health and nutrition programmes of the government for the upliftment of the general population. This course is thus a very important value addition for health professionals who are into development of health and nutrition in the communities. The course has manifold objectives. It exposes you to the latest developments that are taking place in nutrition science. It lets you know about the nutritional disorders and the strategies to control them. It also brings in you the leadership qualities that are so essential to take the lead in planning and implementing health and nutrition programmes.

The program is organized through teaching sessions, seminars, assignments, group discussions, and group workshops. There are also practical classes in the laboratories and the clinics. The program also includes field trips to get a first-hand experience of such programmes.

Prospects and opportunities

The certificate course adds an additional dimension to the worth of your health or medical degree. For many of the government jobs in the health sector it is an essential requirement to have some kind of formal training in public health and nutrition. A certification in this field also helps you work with many of the NGOs. This is an appropriate course for healthcare professionals and nutritionists who are interested in learning the structure and role of community organizations who are into promoting health and nutrition among the masses.

Certification Public Health and Nutrition Admissions for 2025 - 2026 Academic Year

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