Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Human Nutrition & Dietetics

Introduction

The BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition & Dietetics program of Institute of Food Science & Nutrition offers a comprehensive undergraduate education in the science of nutrition and its role in promoting optimal health. This program equips students with a solid foundation in biology, chemistry, and nutritional sciences, enabling them to understand the intricate connections between diet and well-being. Through a combination of theoretical coursework and practical experiences, students learn to assess dietary needs, design balanced meal plans, and understand the impact of nutrition on various health conditions. The curriculum often includes topics like clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and food service management. Graduates are well-prepared for careers as registered dietitians, nutrition consultants, and health educators in various settings, such as hospitals, clinics, schools, and public health agencies, where they contribute to individuals’ health by offering expert guidance on making informed dietary choices.

Duration

Enter Requirements

Intermediate (Pre-medical or Pre-engineering) or equivalent recognized qualification with at least 45% marks.

1st Semester

Code	Course	Credit Hours
HND-111	Fundamentals of Human Nutrition	3(3-0)
FST-111	Essentials of Food Science & Technology	3(2-1)
HND-112	Introductory Biochemistry	3(2-1)
ISL-111	Islamic Studies	2(2-0)
CS-111	Introduction to Computing Applications	3(2-1)
ENG-111	English- I	3(3-0)
Maths-111	Mathematics-I/Biology-I	3(3-0)

2nd Semester

Code	Course	Credit Hours
HND-121	Dietetics-I (Introductory Dietetics)	3(2-1)
FST-121	Food Processing & Preservation	3(2-1)
FST-122	Food Business Management	3(2-1)
MATHS-121	Mathematics-II/Biology-II	3(3-0)
ENG -121	English II	3(3-0)
FST-123	Food Safety	3(3-0)
PS-121	Pakistan Studies	2(2-0)

3rd Semester

Code	Course	Credit Hours
STAT-211	Statistics-I	3(2-1)
FST-211	Instrumental Techniques in Food Analysis	3(2-1)
FST-212	Food Chemistry	3(3-0)
HND-211	Community Nutrition & Dietetics	3(2-1)
FST-213	Fundamentals of Halal Food	3(3-0)
HND-212	Meat Inspection & Public Health	3(2-1)

4th Semester

Code	Course	Credit Hours
STAT-221	Statistics-II	3(2-1)
FST-221	Food Microbiology	3(2-1)
HND-221	Clinical Nutritional Assessment	3(2-1)
FST-222	Advanced Techniques in Food Analysis	3(2-1)
FST-223	Food and Bioprocess Technology	3(2-1)
HND-222	Meal Planning & Management	3(2-1)

5th Semester

Code	Course	Credit Hours
HND-311	General Human Anatomy	3(2-1)
HND-312	Nutrition through life Spam	3(3-0)
HND-313	Dietetics II	3(2-1)
HND-314	Human Physiology	3(3-0)
HND-315	Nutrition in Emergencies	3(3-0)
HND-316	Micronutrients in Human Nutrition	3(3-0)

6th Semester

Code	Course	Credit Hours
HND-321	Food Toxins and Allergens	3(2-1)
HND-322	Nutrition Policy and Public Health	3(2-1)
HND-323	Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals	3(3-0)
HND-324	Nutrients and Drug Interaction	3(2-1)
HND-325	Infant and Young children feeding	3(2-1)
HND-326	Metabolism of Nutrients	3(3-0)

7th Semester

Code	Course	Credit Hours
HND-411	Nutrition Deficiency disorder	3(3-0)
HND-412	Nutrition Epidemiology	3(3-0)
HND-413	Food supplements	3(3-0)
HND-414	Sports Nutrition	3(3-0)
HND-415	Physiology of special Senses	3(2-1)
HND-416	Research methods and Scientific writing	3(2-1)

8th Semester

Code	Course	Credit Hours
FST-421	Internship & Report Writing	4(4-0)