Program: Doctor of Nutrition & Dietetics Short Title: DND Duration: 10 Semesters (5 Years) Credit hours: 166 Eligibility: FSc Pre-Medical with minimum Second Division or equivalent

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Program Description:
Nutrition is the study of the role of food nutrients in the body.
Dietetics is concerned with the prevention and treatment of
a variety of food-related diseases. The role of Nutritionists
and Dietetics is to interpret scientific knowledge about food
in relation to health and disease so as to help people change
their eating habits to improve their health.
The Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics studies program
is planned to prepare graduates to work as professional
nutritionists and dietitians in a range of settings. The Degree
Program aims to prepare graduates with the professional
and personal qualities required for future dietetics practices.
The course integrates academic teaching and learning
with clinical, population health, research and management
experience.
Objectives:
The graduates will have knowledge in human nutrition
science, food use in society, food science, nutritional
assessment, clinical dietetics, community and public health
and nutrition research. The graduates will also acquire the
professional skills and ability to
• Interpret and translate the science of Nutrition into
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practical information
• Conduct timely and appropriate clinical and nutritional
assessment
• Manage nutrition care in clinical and community settings
• Influence and contribute to a safe secure and nutritious
food supply
• Manage self-development in the area of Nutrition
• Communicate as a team member
Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of the course, students will:
• Obtained the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to
undertake quality nutrition and dietetics practice in a
range of settings
• Develop independent learning and reflective
practice skills to allow capacity for self-evaluation and
management that is strategic and focuses on quality
nutrition and dietetics practice
• Carry the skills to practice in a changing work
environment in which accountability at the individuals
and organizational level is becoming increasingly
important
• Obtain an understanding of the principles of primary
health care and the impact of social, political, economic,
environmental and cultural factors on food choice and
the health of individuals, families and communities
• Understand the importance of interdisciplinary
approaches to the management of nutritional problems
and the promotion of nutritional health and well-being
• Understood the importance of commitment to nutrition
and dietetics discipline including individuals and
collective professional development
• Acquire the ability of critical questioning and thinking.
School of Nutrition & Dietetics
Program: Doctor of Nutrition & Dietetics
Short Title: DND
Duration: 10 Semesters (5 Years)
Credit hours: 166
Eligibility: FSc Pre-Medical with minimum Second
Division or equivalent
Location: Saleem Campus (females)

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Doctor of Nutrition & Dietetics
Scheme of Studies
Semester I
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
DND-101 Introduction to the Science of Food & Nutrition 3(3-0)
DND-102 Principles of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
ENG-103 English-I 3(3-0)
BIO-104 Fundamentals of Biochemistry 3(2-1)
MICR-105 Introduction to Microbiology & Immunology 3(2-1)
PS-106 Pakistan Studies 2(2-0)
Semester II
Semester III
Credit Hours : 17
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
ENG-111 English-II 3(3-0)
ANAT-112 General Anatomy & Histology 3(2-1)
FS-113 Food Microbiology 3(2-1)
MA -114 Elementary Mathematics 2(2-0)
IS-115 Islamic Studies / Ethics 2(2-0)
PHY-116 Physiology-I 3(2-1)
Credit Hours : 16
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
DND-201 Nutrition Policy and Public Health 2(2-0)
FS-202 Food Laws and Regulations 2(2-0)
FS-203 Food Quality Management & Maintenance 2(2-0)
PHY-204 Physiology-II 3(2-1)
ENG-205 English-III 3(3-0)
IT-206 Introduction to Computer Science and Information Technology 3(2-1)
DND-207 Vitamins & Minerals in Human Nutrition 3(3-0)
Credit Hours : 18

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Semester IV
Semester V
Semester VI
Semester VII
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Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
DND-211 Life Cycle Nutrition-I 3(3-0)
DND-212 Nutrition Education & Practice 3(2-1)
DND-213 Community Health & Nutrition 3(3-0)
STAT-214 Biostatistics 3(3-0)
IT-215 Computer Applications 3(2-1)
PSY-216 Human Psychology and Nutrition 2(2-0)
Credit Hours : 17
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
DND-301 Nutritional Disorders 3(3-0)
PATH-302 General and Systemic Pathology 3(3-0)
DND-303 Metabolism of Nutrients 2(2-0)
FS-304 Food Industries Waste Management 3(3-0)
FS-305 Food Processing and Preservation 3(2-1)
FS-306 Food Toxicology and Safety 3(3-0)
Credit Hours : 17
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
DND-311 Physiology & Biochemistry of Human Nutrition 3(3-0)
FS-312 Food Additives 3(3-0)
DND-313 Dietetics-I 3(2-1)
DND-314 Meal Planning and Management 3(2-1)
DND-315 Life Cycle Nutrition-II 3(3-0)
FS-316 Water Quality and Environment 2(2-0)
Credit Hours : 17
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
FS-401 Food Analysis and Sensory Evaluation 3(2-1)
DND-402 Food Allergies 3(3-0)
MGT-403 Institutional Food Services Management 3(2-1)
DND-404 Experimental Foods 3(2-1)
DND-405 Sports Nutrition 3(3-0)
DND-406 Functional & Nutraceutical Foods 3(3-0)
Credit Hours : 18

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Semester IX
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
DND-501 Dietetics-III 3(2-1)
DND-502 Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition 3(3-0)
DND-503 Research Methods in Human Nutrition 3(3-0)
DND-504 Global Food Situation and Issues 2(2-0)
DND-505 Dietary Models & Counseling 3(0-3)
DND-506 Recent Advances in Human Nutrition 3(3-0)
Semester X
Credit Hours : 17
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
DND-511 Internship 4(0-4)
DND-512 Research Project and Report Writing 6(0-6)
Credit Hours : 10
Total Credit Hours: 166
Semester VIII
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
DND-411 Nutrition in Emergency 3(3-0)
DND-412 Dietetics-II 3(2-1)
DND-413 Nutritional Practices in Clinical Care 3(2-1)
BIO-414 Medical Biochemistry 3(2-1)
DND-415 Clinical Nutrition and Diet Therapy 3(2-1)
DND -416 Drug Nutrient Interaction 2(2-0)
DND-417 Contemporary Nutrition 2(2-0)
Credit Hours : 19
Prof Dr Syed Jawad Hussain and Prof Dr Mohammad Iqbal Tahir presenting University memento to Dr Khalid Aziz, Manager Maize
production, Rafhan Maize Products Company Ltd during the seminar on “Nutritive Value of Maize”