Rashid Latif Khan University

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Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

4 Years Degree Program

The Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics is a dietetics program that is simply a starting point for students interested in this exciting and rapidly increasing area. This fully approved curriculum provides the required basis for a successful career in health and nutrition, through its high-impact quality teaching, and research mentorship. The program will efficiently enhance the knowledge basis of undergraduate students in the human nutrition and dietetics program. This program’s graduates will be able to provide high-quality research-based and unique interventions to change eating patterns and dietary choices, with the ultimate objective of enhancing the health of people. Graduates will also give academic support, professional help, and volunteer assistance to a variety of social, professional, and governmental groups. The department seeks to teach and develop insights and skills based on worldwide standards by emphasizing practical and multi-disciplinary research in Nutrition & Dietetics and interpreting crucial results for the benefit of mankind. Its special goal is to uncover and grasp both visible and unseen components of food and nutrition that occur at various levels.

Career Paths:

  • Lectureship in Government Institutes
  • Jobs in Government Setups
  • Nutrition Officers
  • DHQ/THQ
  • Private Hospitals
  • Personal Clinics
  • WHO
  • Food production companies

Admission Criteria:

50% marks in F. Sc (Pre-Medical) or A-Level (with Biology).
Entry Test and Interview

Road Map Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Total no of Credit Hours: 136 Duration: 08 Semesters (04 years)

Semester1

Course Title Credit Hours
Functional English-I 3
Pakistan Studies 2
Basic Math 3
Basic Anatomy 3
Basic Physiology 3
Fundamentals of Human Nutrition 3
Total 17

Semester2

Course Title Credit Hours
Functional English-II 3
Islamic Studies 2
Biostatistics 3
Biochemistry 3
General Pathology 3
Fundamentals of Meal Management 4
Total 18

Semester 3

Course Title Credit Hours
Functional English-III 3
Introduction to Computer 3
Behavioural Sciences and Human Psychology 3
Macronutrients in Human Nutrition 3
Food Toxicology and Additives 2
Essentials of Food Science-I 3
Total 17

Semester4

Course Title Credit Hours
Vitamins in Human Nutrition 3
Minerals in Human Nutrition 3
Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals 3
General Microbiology 4
Nutrition Care Process and Nutritional Assessment 4
Total 17

Semester5

Course Title Credit Hours
Sociology 3
Nutrition Throughout Lifecycle 3
Public Health Nutrition 3
Nutritional Epidemiology 3
Medical Nutrition Therapy-I 3
Supervised Clinical Practice-I 2
Total 17

Semester6

Course Title Credit Hours
Food Service Management 3
Drug Nutrient Interaction 3
Global Food Issues 2
Food Microbiology 3
Medical Nutrition Therapy-II 3
Supervised Clinical Practice-II 4
Total 18

Semester7

Course Title Credit Hours
Nutrition Education and Awareness 3
Sports Nutrition 3
Essentials of Food Science 3
Biostatistics and Research Methodology 4
Community Project 4
Total 17

Semester8

Course Title Credit Hours
Food and Drug Law 2
Nutritional Immunology 3
Research Project 6
Clinical Externship 4
Total 15

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