Post Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health
The Post Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health is a one-year online programme from NNWA (Nutrition & Wellness Academy), taught in English and Hindi. It costs ₹59,999, payable in one instalment or from ₹6,999 a month. It awards the PG Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health. It is open to graduates and working professionals.
Our 1-year postgraduate professional programme for graduates & doctors — 6 months live classes + 6 months guided practical experience, plus 10 free short courses worth ₹80,000+.
- Everything in the Diploma, plus 24 advanced specialisation modules — autoimmune, functional, paediatric, skin and mental-health nutrition
- A supervised practicum and a defended capstone — real, documented clinical case experience
- 14 certificates, including the postgraduate qualification and an NCrF Level-4 skill certificate
- 10 free short courses worth ₹80,000+ · for graduates and doctors · bilingual
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Level
- Graduate / Professional
- Category
- Foundation & Certification
Your seat in the next batch is filling fast
- Free premium Digital Marketing & AI certification
- Blood-report reading & therapeutic diet charts
- Lifetime access to every lecture and update
- 0%-interest EMI & education-loan options
A path for every stage
Wherever you're starting from.
New to nutrition
Start with the science — no background needed.
Career switcher
Turn a passion into a real qualification.
Fitness & wellness pro
Add nutrition to what you already offer.
Building a practice
The credential to charge with confidence.
What the Post Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health covers: 80 modules in 25 blocks
The full syllabus, published in advance across 4 stages. Compare it block for block, module for module, against anything else you are considering.
Certification Foundation · M01–M26
Months 1–3- A
Foundations of Nutrition Science
Your bedrock — what nutrition science is, how food works in the body, and how to tell good evidence from bad.
- M01Introduction to Nutrition Science & International Guidelines
- M02Overview of Human Nutrition
- M03Global Dietary Recommendations (WHO, USDA, FSSAI)
- M04Research Methodology & Critical Thinking in Nutrition
- B
Macronutrients & Micronutrients
Exactly what carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals do — the language every diet is written in.
- M05Macronutrients: Carbohydrates
- M06Macronutrients: Proteins
- M07Macronutrients: Fats
- M08Micronutrients: Vitamins
- M09Micronutrients: Minerals
- C
Energy, Body Composition & Hydration
Calories, metabolism and body composition — plus hydration and building a complete plant-based plate.
- M10Metabolism & Energy Systems
- M11Health, Obesity & Body Composition
- M12Hydration & Vegan/Plant-Based Alternatives
- D
Diets, Supplements & Myths
Cut through keto, fasting, supplements and detox hype with evidence, not opinion.
- M13Types of Diets (Keto, Mediterranean, Paleo)
- M14Nutritional Supplements: Science & Application
- M15Hormones & Nutrition
- M16Nutrition Myths & Fads
- E
Client Practice & Meal Planning
Turn knowledge into a real plan — assess a client, calculate their needs and track progress.
- M17Client Assessment & Techniques
- M18Calorie Calculations & Meal Planning
- M19Monitoring Client Progress
- F
Applied & Special Nutrition
Nutrition for athletes, every life stage, and India's diverse regional and cultural plates.
- M20Sports & Performance Nutrition
- M21Special Populations in Nutrition
- M22Cultural & Ethical Considerations in Indian Nutrition
- G
Case Studies & Setting Up Practice
Manage real fat-loss and PCOS cases end to end, then learn to set up your own practice.
- M23Client Case Study 1: Fat Loss
- M24Client Case Study 2: Muscle Gain & PCOS
- M25Entrepreneurship in Nutrition & Setting Up Practice
- M26Final Project Presentation & Certification
See the full curriculum — 3 more stagesShow less
Clinical, Therapeutic & Public Health · M27–M52
Months 4–6- H
Applied Human Physiology
How the body works — heart, gut, kidneys, blood and lungs — the foundation for reading a blood report.
6 modules · full list on enrolment
- I
Therapeutic Diet Design — Foundations
Where diets become treatment — portion standards, hospital diets, and charts for weight, fever and anaemia.
5 modules · full list on enrolment
- J
Clinical Diet Charts & Counselling
Your earning power — condition-specific diet charts with counselling across GI, liver, kidney, metabolic, cardiac and cancer care.
6 modules · full list on enrolment
- K
Clinical & Institutional Feeding
Feeding at scale and in hospital — institutional menus, clinical protocols, specialised feeding and complex cases.
5 modules · full list on enrolment
- L
Public Health & Food Service
Scale your impact from one client to whole communities, national programmes and institutional catering.
4 modules · full list on enrolment
Specialty & Advanced Practice · M53–M76
Months 7–9- M
Advanced Counselling & Diet Craft
Structured consultation and specialty-level therapeutic recipe conversion that support every case this stage.
2 modules · full list on enrolment
- N
Autoimmune & Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition
The immune-inflammatory mechanisms behind chronic disease, and the Indian diets that calm them.
2 modules · full list on enrolment
- O
Surgical & Bariatric Nutrition
Preparing and supporting surgical and bariatric patients, and preventing long-term complications.
2 modules · full list on enrolment
- P
Functional & Root-Cause Nutrition
A functional-medicine-informed way to assess a client and build a root-cause care plan.
2 modules · full list on enrolment
- Q
Paediatric & Special-Needs Nutrition
Clinical growth monitoring, and sensitive, practical feeding support for special-needs and picky eaters.
2 modules · full list on enrolment
- R
Maternal, Pregnancy & Postpartum Nutrition
Clinical depth for high-risk pregnancy, and recovery-focused postpartum and lactation care.
2 modules · full list on enrolment
- S
Skin, Hair & Derma-Nutrition
The nutrient science behind visible health, and protocols for acne, eczema and hair thinning.
2 modules · full list on enrolment
- T
Cognitive & Neurological Nutrition
Diet's role in cognition across life, and dietary approaches to epilepsy, stroke and neurodegeneration.
2 modules · full list on enrolment
- U
Culinary Nutrition & Recipe Development
Where the kitchen meets the clinic — nutrient-retaining technique and therapeutic recipe development.
2 modules · full list on enrolment
- V
Professional Identity & Ethical Marketing
Position a credible wellness brand and promote it within ethical, claims-safe limits.
2 modules · full list on enrolment
- W
AI Tools & Responsible Practice Automation
Practical AI for diet planning and client workflows, with clear boundaries and risk-awareness.
2 modules · full list on enrolment
- X
Food, Mood & Mental-Health Nutrition
The biochemistry linking nutrients and mood, and supportive, referral-aware mental-health practice.
2 modules · full list on enrolment
Supervised Practicum & Capstone · M77–M80
Months 10–12- Y
Supervised Practice & Capstone
Guided then independent case work under supervision, closing with a defended capstone and full portfolio review.
4 modules · full list on enrolment
Prefer to weigh it up offline?
Download the brochureStage 1 capstone
Fat-Loss & PCOS Case Portfolio
Take a fat-loss and a PCOS client from intake to a tracked, portion-standardised Indian meal plan.
Stage 2 capstone
Therapeutic Diet-Chart Portfolio
Build condition-specific diet charts with counselling notes across diabetes, CVD, kidney, liver, GI and oncology cases — your job-ready proof of real expertise.
Stage 3 capstone
Specialty Care-Plan Portfolio
Produce functional, anti-inflammatory and life-stage care plans across the specialty conditions covered this stage.
Stage 4 capstone
Supervised Capstone & Portfolio Defence
Complete supervised case work and defend a viva-style capstone alongside a full 12-month portfolio review.
You have seen the syllabus — now make it count
- Free premium Digital Marketing & AI certification
- Blood-report reading & therapeutic diet charts
- Lifetime access to every lecture and update
- 0%-interest EMI & education-loan options
What will you be able to do after the Post Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health?
Stated as capabilities rather than topics — these are the things a graduate should be able to do for a paying client.
By Month 3 · Foundation
- Explain the role of every macro- and micronutrient in plain, confident language
- Calculate energy needs and build a balanced Indian meal plan from common ingredients
- Evaluate popular diets, supplements and food myths against the evidence
- Assess a client, set SMART goals and monitor their progress
- Manage a fat-loss and a PCOS case from intake to a tracked plan
- Set up, price and market your own nutrition practice
By Month 6 · Clinical & Public Health
- Read and interpret blood reports and biomarkers for diet planning
- Build therapeutic diet charts across diabetes, CVD, kidney, liver, GI and cancer care
- Counsel clients through condition-specific dietary change
- Plan hospital and institutional feeding to protocol
- Apply public-health nutrition and India's national programmes
- Engineer standardised menus for institutional catering
By Month 9 · Specialty & Advanced Practice
- Design anti-inflammatory and functional-nutrition care plans from root causes
- Support surgical, bariatric, paediatric and high-risk maternal cases
- Run derma-, cognitive- and mental-health-adjacent nutrition within safe boundaries
- Develop therapeutic recipes and nutrient-retaining wellness menus
- Use AI tools responsibly and build an ethical professional brand
By Month 12 · Supervised Practice
- Manage a documented portfolio of real cases under supervision
- Design, defend and deliver an independent capstone project
- Practise to professional, ethical and referral-aware standards
Which 14 certificates does the Post Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health award?
Not a single certificate with a dozen topics on it. Separate, individually named awards.
- 01Post Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public HealthAwarded by NNWA — your flagship postgraduate qualification
- 02Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public HealthCumulative exit credential earned by Month 6
- 03Certification in NutritionFoundation exit credential earned by Month 3
- 04NCrF Level-4 Skill CertificateIssued by a recognised Skill University
- 05Cardiovascular (CVD) NutritionSpecialisation certificate
- 06Thyroid & Hormonal NutritionSpecialisation certificate
- 07Diabetes & Metabolic NutritionSpecialisation certificate
- 08Weight Management & Obesity CareSpecialisation certificate
- 09Women's Health & PCOS NutritionSpecialisation certificate
- 10Gut Health & Digestive WellnessSpecialisation certificate
- 11Sports & Fitness NutritionSpecialisation certificate
- 12Paediatric & Geriatric NutritionSpecialisation certificate
- 13Public Health & Community NutritionSpecialisation certificate
- 14Nutraceuticals & Wellness Product KnowledgeSpecialisation certificate
The certificates you earn
A preview of the credential this course awards on successful completion.
Certificate designs shown are indicative samples and subject to change. Final certificates are issued on completion.
A certificate you can verify — and a career to match
- Free premium Digital Marketing & AI certification
- Blood-report reading & therapeutic diet charts
- Lifetime access to every lecture and update
- 0%-interest EMI & education-loan options
Where our learners work
4.9/5learner ratingFrom our classrooms to workplaces across India.
Graduates go on to hospitals, clinics, gyms and wellness brands — and many build practices of their own.
- Courses & specialisations
- 72Courses & specialisations
- Cities across India
- 20+Cities across India
- Online · English & Hindi
- 100%Online · English & Hindi
- 5.0
Ananya Rao
Clinical DietitianApollo Hospitals
- 5.0
Rohan Verma
Wellness CoachCult.fit
- 5.0
Meera Nair
Nutrition ConsultantHealthifyMe
- 5.0
Kavya Iyer
Diet ConsultantFortis Healthcare
- 5.0
Ananya Rao
Clinical DietitianApollo Hospitals
- 5.0
Rohan Verma
Wellness CoachCult.fit
- 5.0
Meera Nair
Nutrition ConsultantHealthifyMe
- 5.0
Kavya Iyer
Diet ConsultantFortis Healthcare
Graduates now work at
- Apollo Hospitals
- Fortis Healthcare
- HealthifyMe
- Cult.fit
- Max Healthcare
- Infosys
How it works
What happens after you enrol?
No pressure and no obligation — speak to us first, decide afterwards.
- 01
Talk to a counsellor
A free call to make sure this is the right course for you — including when a shorter one is the honest answer.
- 02
Complete your enrolment
Pay in full, on EMI, or via a 0%-interest education loan. Your books and login are sent right away.
- 03
Learn, and get certified
Live weekend classes in English and Hindi, lifetime access to recordings, and your certificates on completion.
Join the next batch before it fills
- Free premium Digital Marketing & AI certification
- Blood-report reading & therapeutic diet charts
- Lifetime access to every lecture and update
- 0%-interest EMI & education-loan options