Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Morning)
A proverb “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” evidences the existence of discipline of Nutrition & Dietetics to Hippocrates era. However, recent developments in the field of biological sciences in last few decades have immensely contributed in this applied scientific discipline. Nutrition is the science that deals with food and its components in relation to human body whereas Dietetics is the practical application of this scientific knowledge for improving and maintaining human health. Both Nutrition and Dietetics are well established disciplines in the developed world and are significantly contributing towards better human health. Unfortunately, neglecting this important sector, in developing countries like Pakistan, has badly affected people`s health at all stages of life. The role of nutrition (dietetics) in the prevention and management of diseases remained largely un-explored due to the nonexistence of this vital discipline in the country. However, this discipline is the most flourishing scientific field from last few years and many institutions have started nutrition and related undergraduate programs. Keeping in view the core significance and vast scope, the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition started offering “B.S. (Hons.) Nutrition & Dietetics” in 2012, which has recently been upgraded to five years degree program “Doctor of Nutrition & Dietetics (DND)” (Morning/Evening).
This degree program enables the students to excel professionally in the field through meeting today’s market requirements. The students after graduation will be able to demonstrate their expertise in multiple fields, which include but not limited to:
- Dietitians in the hospitals providing medical nutrition therapy and nutritional counseling to the indoor and outdoor patients
- Nutritionists, providing nutritional counseling to the healthy segment of the population regarding lifestyle changes and development of healthy eating patterns
- Community nutritionists working with different national and international organizations imparting nutrition education and awareness regarding healthy eating habits in the rural areas for the prevention of nutritional diseases and promotion of health
- Dietitian practitioners at personal / private clinic(s)
- Consultants in the field of nutrition & dietetics for public & private sector organizations dealing in food & nutrition supplements
- Nutritionists in food & drug industries especially dealing in therapeutic foods and supplements
- Nutrition supervisors in basic health units in different districts of Punjab
- Nutrition officers in the nutrition wing of the Health Department.
- Researchers in research organizations to conduct research in nutrition & dietetics with special reference to health outcome of healthy individuals & patients
- Nutritionists & dietitians in teaching organizations like universities & colleges.
Scheme of Studies Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics (DND):
Course No. |
Title of Course |
Credit Hours |
1st Year |
First Semester |
NUTD-10101 |
Fundamentals of Human Nutrition |
3(3-0) |
SOCS-10102 |
English Comprehension |
3(3-0) |
STCS-10103 |
Basics of Computer |
3(3-0) |
STCS-10104 |
Mathematics |
3(3-0) |
NUTD-10105 |
Introduction to Human Anatomy |
3(2-1) |
NUTD-10106 |
Introduction to Histology |
3(2-1) |
|
Sub. Total |
18(16-2) |
Second Semester |
|
NUTD-10201 |
Fundamentals of Food Processing and Preservation |
4(3-1) |
SOSC-10202 |
Business & Technical English Writing |
3(3-0) |
SOSC-10203/ |
Islamic Studies / |
1(1-0) |
SOSC-10204 |
Ethics |
PHYS-10205 |
Physiology- 1 |
4(3-1) |
BIOC-10206 |
Biochemistry-I |
3(2-1) |
MICR-10207 |
Fundamentals of Microbiology |
3(2-1) |
|
Sub. Total |
18(14-4) |
2nd Year |
Third Semester |
SOSC-10301 |
Pakistan Studies |
2(2-0) |
NUTD-10302 |
Macronutrients in Human Nutrition |
3(3-0) |
PHYS-10303 |
Physiology- 2 |
4(3-1) |
SOSC-10304 |
Communication Skills |
3(3-0) |
STCS-10305 |
Biostatistics |
3(3-0) |
BIOC-10306 |
Biochemistry-II |
3(2-1) |
|
Sub. Total |
18(16-2) |
Fourth Semester |
NUTD-10401 |
Vitamins in Human Nutrition |
3(2-1) |
NUTD-10402 |
Minerals in Human Nutrition |
3(2-1) |
MICR-10403 |
Medical Microbiology |
4(3-1) |
SOSC-10404 |
Sociology |
3(3-0) |
PATH-10405 |
General Pathology |
3(2-1) |
NUTD-10406 |
Meal Planning and Management |
2(1-1) |
|
Sub. Total |
18(13-5) |
3rd Year |
Fifth Semester |
Course No. |
Title of Course |
Credit Hours |
NUTD-10501 |
Nutrition Throughout Lifecycle |
3(3-0) |
NUTD-10502 |
Disease Prevention Through Nutrition |
3(2-1) |
NUTD-10503 |
Dietetics- 1 |
3(2-1) |
EPPH-10504 |
Epidemiology & Public Health |
3(2-1) |
PATH-10505 |
Systemic Pathology |
3(2-1) |
MICR-10506 |
Food Microbiology |
3(2-1) |
|
Sub. Total |
18(13-5) |
Sixth Semester |
NUTD-10601 |
Food Safety and Quality Management |
3(2-1) |
NUTD-10602 |
Proteomics and Nutrigenomics |
3(2-1) |
NUTD-10603 |
Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals |
3(3-0) |
NUTD-10604 |
Public Health Nutrition- 1 |
3(2-1) |
NUTD-10605 |
Dietetics- 2 |
3(2-1) |
NUTD-10606 |
Nutrition and Psychology |
2(2-0) |
|
Sub. Total |
17(13-4) |
4th Year |
Seventh Semester |
NUTD-10701 |
Research Planning and Methods in Human Nutrition |
3(3-0) |
PHRM-10702 |
Food Toxicology and Additives |
3(2-1) |
NUTD-10703 |
Dietetics-3 |
3(2-1) |
NUTD-10704 |
Biotechnology in Nutrition and Dietetics |
3(2-1) |
NUTD-10705 |
Public Health Nutrition -2 |
3(2-1) |
NUTD-10706 |
Immunology |
3(2-1) |
|
Sub. Total |
18(13-5) |
Eighth Semester |
NUTD-10801 |
Community Project |
3(0-3) |
PHAR-10802 |
Food and Drug Laws |
2(2-0) |
NUTD-10803 |
Recent Advances in Clinical Nutrition |
2(2-0) |
NUTD-10804 |
Nutritional Intervention Planning |
3(2-1) |
PHAR-10805 |
Drug-Nutrient Interactions |
2(2-0) |
NUTD-10806 |
Nutritional Education and Awareness |
3(2-1) |
NUTD-10807 |
Sports Nutrition |
3(2-1) |
|
Sub. Total |
18(12-6) |
5th Year |
Ninth Semester |
NUTD-10901 |
Clinical Nutritional Management Placement-I |
12(0-12) |
NUTD-10902 |
Research Project |
3(0-3) |
|
Sub. Total |
15(0-15) |
Tenth Semester |
NUTD-10101 |
Clinical Nutritional Management Placement-II |
12(0-12) |
NUTD-10102 |
Global Issues in Human Nutrition |
3(3-0) |
|
Sub. Total |
15(3-12) |
|
Total Credit Hours |
173(113-60) |
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