BS HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
WHAT IS HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS?
Human Nutrition and Dietetics is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the relationship between food, nutrients, human health, and disease. The BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics program develops students’ knowledge and skills in human nutrition, nutritional assessment, diet planning, clinical nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, community and public health nutrition, food science, and nutrition research.
The program prepares students to understand the nutritional needs of individuals across the life cycle and to apply evidence-based nutrition principles for the prevention and management of nutrition-related diseases. Students develop competencies in nutritional assessment, dietary counselling, therapeutic diet planning, community nutrition interventions, food service management, and nutrition education.
BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics training at NIU prepares graduates to become critical thinkers, lifelong and self-directed learners, effective communicators, team players, ethical professionals, and researchers. The program provides students with opportunities for professional development through classroom learning, laboratory work, clinical rotations, community-based activities, research projects, and practical training.
WHY STUDY BS HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS AT NIU?
- Competitive cost of the degree
- Highly qualified and experienced faculty
- Clinical rotations under the supervision of practicing Nutritionists/Dietitians
- Hospital affiliations
- Nutrition Clinical Lab and Dietetic/Clinical Nutrition facilities for hands-on training
- Practical training in nutritional assessment and diet planning
- Community and Public Health Nutrition activities
- Nutrition awareness and education programs in schools and hospitals
- Community Nutrition Outreach Programs
- Collaborations with national and international universities and organizations
- Collaboration with food and nutrition-related industries
- Nutrition entrepreneurship and leadership opportunities
- Qualitative and quantitative nutrition research projects
- Undergraduate research opportunities
- Exposure to evidence-based nutrition practice
- Visiting Nutritionist/Dietitian practices and professional learning opportunities
BS HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS COURSES
BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics explores a wide range of subject areas related to human nutrition, health, dietetics, food, and disease. Our selection of courses enables students to pursue their interests within the healthcare, community, food, and nutrition sectors, whether they are keen to study it from a clinical, community, public health, research, or food and nutrition services perspective.
SCOPE & CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates of BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics can pursue careers in a variety of healthcare, community, food, research, education, and nutrition-related settings:
1. Clinical Nutritionist / Dietitian
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Clinical nutrition departments
- Dietetic and nutrition clinics
- Medical and wellness centers
- Weight management and fitness centers
- Diabetes and metabolic disease clinics
- Maternal and child health centers
- Independent/private nutrition practice (subject to regulations)
2. Community / Public Health Nutritionist
- Public health departments
- Community nutrition programs
- Maternal and child nutrition programs
- School health and nutrition programs
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- International development & humanitarian orgs
- Government nutrition and health programs
- Nutrition education and awareness programs
- Community-based nutrition interventions
3. Food & Nutrition Services / Management
- Food industries
- Hospitals and institutional food services
- Hospitality and catering services
- Healthcare food service departments
- Schools and educational institutions
- Airlines and other institutional food services
- Food product development & nutrition industries
4. Research & Academia
- Nutrition and dietetics research
- Universities and academic institutions
- Research organizations
- Clinical research
- Public health research
- Nutrition-related projects and programs
- Higher education & teaching (post-pg qualification)
5. Nutrition Entrepreneurship
- Nutrition counselling
- Wellness and nutrition services
- Nutrition education
- Healthy food/product development
- Nutrition consultancy
- Community nutrition initiatives
KEY INFORMATION
| BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics Semester 1 | BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics Semester 2 |
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| Code | Subject | Credit Hours | Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Quantitative Reasoning-I | 3 (3-0) | – | Quantitative Reasoning-II | 3 (3-0) |
| – | Functional English | 3 (3-0) | – | Social Science | 2 (2-0) |
| – | Applications of ICT | 3 (2-1) | – | Expository Writing | 3 (3-0) |
| HND-101 | Fundamentals of Human Nutrition and Dietetics | 3 (3-0) | – | Natural Science | 3 (2-1) |
| HND-102 | Introduction to Food Science and Technology | 3 (2-1) | – | Fehm-e-Quran – I (for Muslim Students) | 1 (0-1) |
| – | Human Anatomy | 3 (2-1) | HND-103 | Macro and Micro Nutrients | 3 (3-0) |
| – | Seminar on Ideology, Identity and Citizenship | 1 (1-0) | – | Human Physiology | 3 (2-1) |
| – | Artificial Intelligence | 3 (3-0) | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 19 | Total Credit Hours | 21 |
| BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics Semester 3 | BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics Semester 4 |
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| Code | Subject | Credit Hours | Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Arts and Humanities | 2 (2-0) | – | Civics and Community Engagement | 2 (2-0) |
| – | Islamic Studies / Ethics | 2 (2-0) | – | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2 (2-0) |
| – | Pakistan Studies | 2 (2-0) | – | Entrepreneurship | 2 (2-0) |
| – | Fehm-e-Quran – II (for Muslim Students) | 1 (0-1) | HND-206 | Fundamentals of Food Systems | 3 (3-0) |
| HND-204 | Food Service Management | 2 (1-1) | HND-207 | Analytical Tech. in Food & Nutrition | 3 (1-2) |
| HND-205 | Food Safety & Quality Management | 3 (2-1) | HND-208 | Food Microbiology & Biotechnology | 3 (2-1) |
| – | Clinical Biochemistry | 3 (2-1) | HND-209 | Nutritional Assessment | 3 (2-1) |
| – | General Pathology | 3 (2-1) | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | Total Credit Hours | 18 |
| Field Experience: Internship | 3 (0-3) Cr. Hr. |
| BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics Semester 5 | BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics Semester 6 |
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| Code | Subject | Credit Hours | Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND-310 | Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals | 2 (1-1) | HND-316 | Food & Drug Laws and Regulations | 2 (2-0) |
| HND-311 | Community & Public Health Nutrition | 3 (3-0) | HND-317 | Food Product Development | 3 (1-2) |
| HND-312 | Nutrition Through Life Cycle | 3 (3-0) | HND-318 | Dietetics-II | 3 (2-1) |
| HND-313 | Meal Planning and Management | 3 (2-1) | HND-319 | Supervised Practicum-I | 3 (0-3) |
| HND-314 | Dietetics-I | 3 (2-1) | HND-320 | Research Methods in Food & Nutrition | 2 (1-1) |
| HND-315 | Elective-I | 3 (3-0) | HND-321 | Elective-II | 3 (3-0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | Total Credit Hours | 16 |
| BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics Semester 7 | BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics Semester 8 |
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| Code | Subject | Credit Hours | Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND-422 | AI in Food and Nutrition | 3 (2-1) | HND-428 | Nutritional Epidemiology | 3 (3-0) |
| HND-423 | Food and Nutrition Policies | 3 (3-0) | HND-429 | Food and Nutrition Certifications | 3 |
| HND-424 | Supervised Practicum-II | 3 (0-3) | HND-430 | Capstone Project | 3 (0-3) |
| HND-425 | Nutrition Education & Counseling | 3 (2-1) | HND-431 | Elective-V | 3 (3-0) |
| HND-426 | Elective-III | 3 (3-0) | HND-432 | Elective-VI | 3 (3-0) |
| HND-427 | Elective-IV | 3 (3-0) | – | Professional and Career Readiness | 1 (1-0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | Total Credit Hours | 16 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 146 | ||||
FSc Pre-Medical with minimum 50% marks or equivalent qualification
| Description | BS Nutritional Sciences |
|---|---|
| Admission fee (One-time Charges) | 20000 |
| Security deposit (One-time Charges-Refundable) | 5000 |
| Tuition fee | 108000 |
| Clubs and Societies Fund | 3000 |
| Semester Enrollment Fund | 2000 |
| Semester Examination Fee | 2000 |
| Total Fee for 1st Semester: | 140000 |
| 1st Semester Fee | 140000 |
| 2nd Semester Fee (Onwards) | 115000 |
| No. of Semester | 8 |
| Total Fee for the Program | 945000 |
Note:
- •Any additional charges, Sales Tax or VAT or any other taxes, fees or charges if levied by the Government or University or any other regulatory body will be charged separately.
- •The fees and related charges are subject to revision at any time against non-proportionate inflation or increase in the cost of the provision of services.
- •Application Processing Charges is Rs.1,500
HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES (POs)
| Code | Program Objective |
|---|---|
| PO1 | Equip graduates with comprehensive nutritional knowledge to assess dietary needs and deliver evidence-based care in clinical and community settings. |
| PO2 | Develop graduates skilled in nutrition research, capable of conducting, analyzing, and applying findings to support evidence-based practice. |
| PO3 | Prepare ethical professionals who communicate effectively and actively promote health and nutrition education. |
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs)
| Code | Program Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| PLO 1 | Demonstrate scientific knowledge in Human Nutrition, metabolism, and dietetics to assess nutritional status and develop appropriate dietary plans for individuals and communities. |
| PLO 2 | Apply evidence-based practices to manage clinical nutrition therapy for various diseases and health conditions in clinical and public health settings. |
| PLO 3 | Conduct research and critically analyze data related to nutrition, health, and dietary interventions to promote evidence-based decision making. |
| PLO 4 | Communicate effectively and ethically with diverse populations, providing nutrition education, counseling, and health promotion in professional and interdisciplinary environments. |
PO MAPPING TO PLOs
| PO | PLO1 | PLO2 | PLO3 | PLO4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO1 | ✓ | ✓ | – | – |
| PO2 | – | – | ✓ | – |
| PO3 | – | – | – | ✓ |
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