WHAT IS MS, FOOD NUTRITION AND DIETETICS?
The Postgraduate Program in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics crosses borders and disciplines, for training and understanding of supportive nutritional treatments, and developing skills in preventive measures through balanced nutrition.
The program brings together new and emerging trends in healthcare at several levels and takes into account recent discoveries in human biochemistry and nutritional medicine.
The program encourages students to think critically, communicate effectively and analyze scientific research in the field of nutrition.
WHY STUDY “MS, FOOD NUTRITION AND DIETETICS ‘’ AT NIU?
Department of Clinical Nutrition is a leading and well-established department of the university providing practice skills in Medical Nutrition Therapy for Indoor and Outdoor patients in Paeds, Medical, Surgical, Gynae, Intensive Care and Critical Care Units at Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore under the supervision of Consultant Clinical Nutritionists throughout 2-years postgraduate degree program to have hands on practice and graduate as experts in their field.
SCOPE & CAREER PROSPECTS
The students after completing the degree will be able to practice in Government and Private Sectors as:
- Consultant Clinical Nutritionist/Dietitian
- Community Nutritionist/Public Health Nutritionist
- Nutrition Educationist and Researcher
Nutrition Program Officer
Vision
To transform human health through excellence in nutrition by developing competent nutrition professionals, advancing evidence-based practice, and promoting sustainable nutrition solutions for healthier communities
Mission
The NUR School of Nutritional Sciences is committed to delivering high-quality education, fostering innovative research, developing bedside clinical nutrition competencies, promoting community nutrition and public health, and providing evidence-based nutrition services to improve the health and well-being of individuals through professional future leaders globally
| Faculty | Applied Sciences |
| Department | Clinical Nutrition |
| Study Level | Postgraduate |
| Program Duration | 2 Years |
| Program Type | Full Time |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 |
| Intake | Fall/ Spring Semester |
List of Approved Courses for MS Food, Nutrition And Dietetics
| Group 1 = Clinical Nutrition | Group 2= Food Sciences |
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| Code | Subject | Credit Hours | Code | Subject | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FND-701 | Therapeutic Role of Macro and Micronutrients | 3(2-1) | FND-714 | Life Cycle Nutrition | 3(3-0) | |
| FND-702 | Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy | 3 (2-1) | FND-715 | Food Safety and Quality Management | 3(3-0) | |
| FND-703 | Functional Foods, Ageing & Degenerative Diseases | 3(3-0) | FND-716 | Food Chemistry | 3(3-0) | |
| FND-704 | Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics | 3(3-0) | FND-717 | Food & Nutrition Services Practice | 3(2-1) | |
| FND-705 | Advanced Human Nutrition & Metabolism | 3(3-0) | FND-718 | Nutritional Immunology | 3(3-0) | |
| FND-708 | Recent Advances in Human Nutrition | 3(3-0) | FND-710 | Food Laws and Regulations | 3(3-0) | |
| FND-709 | Clinical Aspects and Nutritional Influences on Biochemistry | 3(3-0) |
|
Food Toxins & Allergens | 3(3-0) | |
| FND-712 | Sports & Exercise Nutrition | 3(2-1) | ||||
| FND-713 | Nutritional Practice, Communication & Counselling Skills | 3(0-3) |
| Group 3= Public Health Nutrition | Group 4= Research |
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| Code | Subject | Credit Hours | Code | Subject | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FND-706 | Applied Community Nutrition | 3(2-1) | FND-719 | Seminar – I | 1 (0-1) |
| FND-721 | Nutritional Epidemiology | 3 (3-0) | FND-720 | Seminar – II | 1(0-1) |
| FND-722 | Global Food Issue | 3 (3-0) | FND-707 | Research Methods | 3(2-1) |
| FND-723 | Community Nutrition (Food, Nutrition and behaviour) | 3(3-0) | FND 726 | Special problem | 1(0-1) |
| FND-724 | Nutrition Education & Awareness | 3 (3-0) | FND-725 | Research and Thesis | 6 (0-6) |
Note
- Major Courses will be compulsory in specific semester.
- Minor/ Elective courses will be as per course work requirement of each student and will not be more than 1/3 of the total credit hours (as per HEC criteria).
- Biochemistry and Physiology will be offered as Minor courses.
- Biostatistics as Deficiency course will be offered as per requirement of the course work.
- BS/BSc. Hons. Nutritional Sciences, BS/BSc. Hons. Home Economics (Major: Food & Nutrition), BS/BSc. Hons. Human Nutrition & Dietetics, BS/BSc. Hons. Food Science & Technology, MBBS, Graduation in Medical Sciences such as MBBS/BDS, HEC approved degrees; BHMS, BEMS, BS/BSc. (Hons) Nursing (4 years’ degree program after FSc Pre-Medical), MPhil Developmental Biology, MS/MPhil Biological Sciences, BS (Hons) Biochemistry, BS (Hons) Biotechnology, BS (Hons) Physiology, Doctor of Pharmacy. No 3rd division in entire academic career, CGPA ≥2.00/4.00, Minimum 50% marks from GAT Subject or 60% marks in departmental test followed by an Interview by Admission Committee.
| Description | MSFND |
|---|---|
| Admission fee (One-time Charges) | 20000 |
| Security deposit (One-time Charges-Refundable) | 5000 |
| Tuition fee | 138000 |
| Clubs and Societies Fund | 3000 |
| Semester Enrollment Fund | 2000 |
| Semester Examination Fee | 2000 |
| Total Fee for 1st Semester: | 140000 |
| 1st Semester Fee | 170000 |
| 2nd Semester Fee (Onwards) | 145000 |
| No. of Semester | 4 |
| Total Fee for the Program | 605000 |
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
MS FOOD NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES (POs)
| Code | Program Objective |
|---|---|
| PO1 | To provide quality education in the area of Food, Nutrition & Dietetics. |
| PO2 | To Train graduates as per market demand. |
| PO3 | To produce responsible leaders to contribute to Nutrition policy. |
| PO4 | To ensure sound training for advanced research. |
| PO5 | To motivate in providing solution for contemporary Nutritional problems. |
| PO6 | Develop creative and responsible Nutritionists with analytical thinking |
| PO7 | To develop effective oral and written communication skills. |
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs)
| Code | Program Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| PLO 1 | Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of human nutrition, dietetics, and public health nutrition, integrating theoretical concepts with practical applications. |
| PLO 2 | Apply evidence-based nutrition principles and dietetic practices to address individual and community nutritional needs in accordance with current market and healthcare demands. |
| PLO 3 | Exhibit leadership skills and contribute effectively to nutrition policy development, advocacy, and community-based interventions at local and national levels. |
| PLO 4 | Design, conduct, and critically evaluate research studies using appropriate methodologies and statistical tools to contribute to advanced research in food and nutrition sciences. |
| PLO 5 | Analyze contemporary nutritional challenges and develop sustainable, culturally appropriate, and innovative solutions. |
| PLO 6 | Demonstrate critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and ethical decision-making in professional nutrition practice. |
| PLO 7 | Communicate effectively in oral and written forms with individuals, interdisciplinary teams, policymakers, and the wider community using professional and scientific language. |
| PLO 8 | Practice professional ethics, social responsibility, and cultural sensitivity in all areas of nutrition and dietetics practice. |
PO MAPPING TO PLOs
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| PO7 | – | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ | – |
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