Food Science and Human Nutrition

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:

    1. Dietitians in the hospitals providing medical nutrition therapy and nutritional counseling to the indoor and outdoor patients
    2. Nutritionists, providing nutritional counseling to the healthy segment of the population regarding lifestyle changes and development of healthy eating patterns
    3. 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
    4. Dietitian practitioners at personal / private clinic(s)
    5. Consultants in the field of nutrition & dietetics  for public & private sector organizations dealing in food & nutrition supplements
    6. Nutritionists in food & drug industries especially dealing in therapeutic foods and supplements
    7. Nutrition supervisors in basic health units in different districts of Punjab
    8. Nutrition officers in the nutrition wing of the Health Department.
    9. Researchers in research organizations to conduct research in nutrition & dietetics with special reference to health outcome of healthy individuals & patients
    10. 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)