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Can I become dietitian after M.Sc. home science without specialization because my college does not provide specialization. We have studied nutrition as well as resource management.

After completion of M.Sc (Home Science) , You are also eligible to become a dietician. You will require to do dietetics intership to become a dietician.

Eligibility
- You must have passed (10+2) with science stream for UG course & bachelor's degree in Home Science/Food Technology/Nutrition for PG course.
- Some well reputed institutes also demand minimum percentage criteria in qualifying exam & conduct entrance exam.

Steps to Become A Dietician
- Appear entrance exam & get good score.
- Get provision registration certificate from medical council of india.
- After getting certificate , You can do 1 year dietetics internship which is compulsory to become a practicing dietician.
- After completion of your internship , Take up the registered dietetics exam to get lifetime membership of IDA (Indian Dietetics Association).

Required Skills For Dietician
- Good Communication
- Effective Writing
- Understanding Nature
- Ability to Interact Well With People
- Confident & Caring Manner

Career Prospects
As a dietician , You can get placement in government or private hospitals , health centres & can earn Rs.15,000/- to Rs.20,000/- per month. After getting experience , You can earn more.

I have home science but I don%u2019t have any science subject so can I become dietitian?

i have completed M.Sc home science and i have 10 2 also home science subject so i have possible to dietitian.