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The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics is a four-year professional degree focused on the science of food, nutrition, and its impact on human health. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical training in clinical nutrition, community health, and food service management. Students learn to assess nutritional needs and develop diet plans for individuals and groups. BS Nutrition & Dietetics graduates play a key role in promoting healthy lifestyles and managing diet-related diseases. Career opportunities include roles as clinical dietitians, nutrition consultants, public health nutritionists, and food service managers in hospitals, wellness centers, and NGOs.
| Minimum Duration | Total Semesters | Maximum Duration | Credit Hours | Min CGPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | 6 | 141 | 2.0 |
4 Years: Candidates with HSSC (Pre-Medical/Pre Engineering/Food related subject/DAE in food related subjects) or A-Levels with equivalency certificate from IBCC Islamabad with at least 50% marks are eligible to apply. Candidate with Diploma in relevant field with at least 50% marks in annual system or 2.00 CGPA on the scale of 4.00 in semester system with equivalency certificate from IBCC Islamabad are eligible to apply.
2.5 Years: The candidates holding Associate Degree in non-relevant Allied Health disciplines with at least 50% marks in annual system or at least 2.00 CGPA on the scale of 4.00 from any recognized university/DAI, he will be allowed to take admission in 2.5 years track subject to departmental approval. In such cases he or she will attend the Bridge Semester of the same discipline and will follow the scheme of study from 5th till 8th semester.
2 Years: Candidates holding Associate Degree in Human Nutrition & Dietetics or Equivalent degree with at least 2.00 CGPA on the scale of 4.00 from any recognized university/DAI will join from the 5th semester of their degree program. The candidate will study more credit hour's than he has studied in his previous university/DAI.
|
Program Duration (Years) |
4 |
|
No. of Semesters |
8 |
|
Admission Fee (One Time) |
10,000 |
|
Sem Enrollment/ Exam Fee |
20,000 |
|
Tuition Fee (Per Sem) |
59,400 |
|
Security (Refundable) |
10,000 |
|
Council Registration Fee (One Time) |
1,500 |
|
Survey Camp/ Clerkship/ Clinical Fee |
15,000 |
|
Sem-1 Fee |
100,900 |
|
Sem-2 Fee |
79,400 |
|
Sem-3 Fee |
79,400 |
|
Sem-4 Fee |
79,400 |
|
Sem-5 Fee |
94,400 |
|
Sem-6 Fee |
94,400 |
|
Sem-7 Fee |
94,400 |
|
Sem-8 Fee |
79,400 |
|
Total Program Fee |
701,700 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| HND 100 | Introduction to Food Science and Technology | 2-1 |
| HND 102 | Fundamentals of Human Nutrition and Dietetics | 3-0 |
| HND 106 | Macro and Micro Nutrients | 3-0 |
| HND 108 | Food Microbiology and Biotechnology | 2-1 |
| HND 201 | Food Safety & Quality Management | 3-0 |
| HND 203 | Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals | 2-0 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| GE 116 | Quantitative Reasoning-I (Pre-Calculus) | 3-0 |
| ENG 100 | Functional English | 3-0 |
| AHS 101 | Human Anatomy | 2-1 |
| AHS 103 | Human Physiology | 2-1 |
| HND 100 | Introduction to Food Science and Technology | 2-1 |
| HND 102 | Fundamentals of Human Nutrition and Dietetics | 3-0 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| GE 119 | Quantitative Reasoning-II (Introduction to Statistics) | 3-0 |
| IT 107 | Applications of ICT | 2-1 |
| GE 115 | Introduction to Sociology | 2-0 |
| HND 106 | Macro and Micro Nutrients | 3-0 |
| HND 108 | Food Microbiology and Biotechnology | 2-1 |
| GE 109 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2-0 |
| QT 101 | Understanding of Holy Quran-I (only for Muslims) | 0-1 |
| MR 101 | Minority Rights in the Constitution of Pakistan-I (only for Non-Muslims) | 1-0 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| GH 101 | Islamic Studies | 2-0 |
| GH 102 | Value, Ethics and Society (For Non-Muslims) | 2-0 |
| GH 103 | Pakistan Studies | 2-0 |
| GE 110 | Introduction to Philosophy | 2-0 |
| HND 201 | Food Safety & Quality Management | 3-0 |
| HND 203 | Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals | 2-0 |
| MB 200 | Basic Medical Microbiology | 2-1 |
| GE 205 | Civics and Community Engagement | 2-0 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| GE 307 | Entrepreneurship | 2-0 |
| ENG 116 | Expository Writing | 3-0 |
| AHS 200 | General Pathology | 2-1 |
| HND 210 | Clinical Biochemistry | 2-1 |
| HND 212 | Food Service Management | 1-1 |
| HND 214 | Fundamentals of Food Systems | 3-0 |
| QT 300 | Understanding of Holy Quran-II (for Muslims) | 0-1 |
| MR 300 | Minority Rights in the Constitution of Pakistan-II (for Non-Muslims) | 1-0 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| HND 300 | Analytical Techniques in Food and Nutrition | 1-2 |
| HND 302 | Community and Public Health Nutrition | 3-0 |
| HND 304 | Nutrition through life cycle | 3-0 |
| HND 306 | Meal Planning and Management | 2-1 |
| HND 308 | Nutritional Assessment | 2-1 |
| HND 310 | Dietetics-I | 2-1 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| HND 320 | Food & Drug Laws and Regulations | 2-0 |
| HND 322 | Research Methods in Food and Nutrition | 1-1 |
| HND 324 | Food Product Development | 1-2 |
| HND 326 | Dietetics-II | 2-1 |
| HND 328 | Supervised Practicum-I | 0-3 |
| HND 330 | Nutritional Psychology | 3-0 |
| HND 332 | Nutrition in Emergencies | 3-0 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| SI 450 | Supervised Internship | 0-3 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| HND 401 | AI in Food & Nutrition | 3-0 |
| HND 403 | Food and Nutrition Certifications | 3-0 |
| HND 405 | Supervised Practicum-II | 0-3 |
| HND 407 | Nutrition Education & Counseling | 2-1 |
| HND 409 | Maternal & Child Nutrition | 3-0 |
| HND 411 | Nutrition & Mental Health | 3-0 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| HND 431 | Food and Nutrition Policies | 3-0 |
| HND 433 | Nutritional Epidemiology | 3-0 |
| HND 435 | Nutrition Metabolism & Endocrinology | 3-0 |
| HND 437 | Nutrition Program Planning and Evaluation | 3-0 |
| RES 485 | Capstone Project | 0-3 |
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