DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION

The Department of Food Science & Nutrition is committed to advancing knowledge and practice in human nutrition and dietetics through its BS & M.Phil. Human Nutrition & Dietetics programs. With a focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and therapeutic nutrition, the department trains students to become skilled dietitians, nutritionists, and public health advocates. Our curriculum integrates scientific theory, clinical practice, and community engagement, empowering graduates to address nutritional challenges and improve health outcomes in diverse populations.

Mission

To educate and develop competent professionals in human nutrition and dietetics through evidence-based teaching, clinical training, and research, enabling them to improve individual and community health through informed nutritional practices.

Vision

To be a nationally and internationally recognized center of excellence in nutrition education and research, producing leaders who advance the science and application of nutrition for better health, wellness, and disease management.

Philosophy

The Department of Nutrition believes that nutrition is a cornerstone of health and well-being. Our educational philosophy is guided by the following principles:

  • Scientific Foundation: Grounding education in the latest nutritional science, biochemistry, and clinical dietetics.
  • Preventive Health: Promoting nutrition as a preventive tool against lifestyle and chronic diseases.
  • Cultural Sensitivity: Respecting diverse dietary traditions and tailoring nutritional interventions to meet individual and community needs.
  • Professional Ethics: Emphasizing responsibility, confidentiality, and integrity in all areas of practice.
  • Lifelong Learning: Encouraging continuous professional growth, research involvement, and public health awareness.

 

Programs Offered:

  1. BS Human Nutrition & Dietetics
  2. M.Phil Human Nutrition & Dietetics

BS Human Nutrition & Dietetics (HND)

 

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Course Title

Credit Hours

Semester-I

Category

Theory

Lab

1

Quran & Tafseer

Compulsory

NC

2

Fundamentals of Human Nutrition

Major

3

0

3

Essentials of Food Science & Technology

Major

2

1

4

Introductory Biochemistry

Inter D

2

1

5

Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan

Gen

2

0

6

Functional English

Gen

3

0

7

Quantitative Reasoning I

Gen

3

0

Total

17

Semester-II

Category

Theory

Lab

1

Macro Nutrients in Human Nutrition

Major

3

0

2

Human Anatomy

Major

2

1

3

Human Physiology I

Major

2

1

4

Islamic Studies / Ethics

Gen

2

0

5

Communication Skills

Gen (A&H)

2

0

6

Quantitative Reasoning II

Gen

3

0

Total

16

Semester-III

Category

Theory

Lab

1

Micronutrients in Human Nutrition

Major

3

0

2

Human Physiology II

Major

2

1

3

Expository Writing

Gen

3

0

4

Introductory Molecular Genetics

Gen (NS)

2

1

5

Applications of Information & Communication Technologies

Gen

2

1

6

Introduction to Sociology

Gen (SS)

2

0

Total

17

Semester-IV

Category

Theory

Lab

1 Assessment of Nutritional Status

Major

2

1

2 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle

Major

3

0

3 General Pathology

Major

2

1

4 Food Analysis

Major

1

2

5 Entrepreneurship

Gen

2

0

6 Pakistan Studies

Gen

2

0

7 Civics & Community Engagement

Gen

2

0

Total

18

Semester V

Category

Theory

Lab

1 Dietetics-I

Major

2

1

2 Nutrition and Psychology

Major

3

0

3 Nutritional Education and Awareness

Major

2

1

4 Meal Planning and Management

Major

2

1

5 Public Health Nutrition

Major

2

1

6 Food and Drug Laws

Major

2

0

Total

17

Semester VI

Category

Theory

Lab

1 Dietetics-II

Major

2

1

2 Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Major

3

0

3 Sports Nutrition

Major

2

1

4 Global Food Issues

Major

3

0

5 Research Methods in Nutrition

Major

3

0

6 Introduction to Management

Inter D

3

0

Total

18

Semester VII

Category

Theory

Lab

1 Dietetics-III

Major

2

1

2 Nutritional Practices in Clinical Care

Major

2

1

3 Nutrition in Emergency

Elective

3

0

4 Nutrients Drug Interaction

Elective

2

0

5 Introduction to International Relations

Inter D

3

0

6 Internship

Major

0

3

Total

17

 Semester VIII

Category

Theory

Lab

1 Project

Major

0

3

2 Nutrition Policies and Programs

Major

3

0

3 Food Service Management

Major

3

0

4 Metabolism of Nutrients

Elective

2

0

5 Nutrition Epidemiology

Elective

3

0

6 Introduction to Marketing

Inter D

3

0

Total

17

.                                                                                                    Total Credit Hours: 137

 

M.Phil. Human Nutrition & Dietetics (HND)

 

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Course Title

Credit hours

Semester-I

Theory

Lab

1

 Pediatric and Geriatric Nutrition

3

0

2

 Statistics for Research

3

0

3

 Nutrigenomics and Proteomics

3

0

4

 Recent Advances in Dietetics

3

0

Total

12

Semester-II

Theory

Lab

1

 Molecular Physiology & Immunology of Nutrition

3

0

2

 Analytical Techniques in Nutrition

3

0

3

 Research Practice in Human Nutrition

3

0

4

 Metabolism of Bioactive Nutrients

3

0

Total

12

Semester – III & IV

Theory

Thesis

1

 Thesis OR Three Subjects

9

6

 

09 / 06

                                                   Total Credit Hours: 30-33

 

 

List of Subjects

  1. Epidemiology & Public Health Nutrition
  2. Biochemistry & Physiology of Human Nutrition
  3. Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals
  4. Laboratory Techniques in Nutrition
  5. Nutrition & Metabolism
  6. Public Health & Nutrition