Introduction

The Bachelor of Science (BS) program in Human Nutrition and Dietetics is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the science of nutrition and the role of diet in health and disease prevention. Here are some salient features of this program:
 

  • The program offers a blend of courses in nutrition, health sciences and general education.
  • Laboratory sessions and practical classes to develop skills in diet planning, nutritional assessment and food analysis.
  • Emphasis on research methodologies and evidence-based practices in nutrition.
    Curriculum aligned with standards of relevant accrediting bodies.
  • Internship opportunities in hospitals, clinics, community health centers, and food industries to gain real-world experience
  • Final year capstone project to demonstrate acquired knowledge and skills.

Eligibility Criteria

F.Sc. Pre-Medical with at-least 50% Marks

Selection Process

Merit Based

Duration

Minimum 4 years (08 Semesters)
Maximum 6 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

Face to Face

Sr. No.

Title of Course

Credit Hours

1

Fundamentals of Human Nutrition

3(3-0)Major

2

Functional English

3(3-0) General

3

Islamic studies/ Ethics

2(2-0) General

4

Ideology and constitution of Pakistan

2(2-0) General

5

Quantitative Reasoning

3(3-0) General

6

Pakistan adab-1

2(2-0) General

7

Biostatistics

3(3-0) Interdisciplinary

Total credits

18

Sr. No.

Title of Course

Credit Hours

1

Human Anatomy

3(2-1) Major

2

Expository writing

3(3-0) General

3

Quantitative reasoning-II

3(3-0) General

4

Application of Information and Communication Technologies

3(2-1) General

5

  Civics and community engagement

2(2-0) General

6

Introduction to Sociology

2(2-0) General

Total credits

16

Sr. No.

Title of Course

Credit Hours

1

Macronutrients in Human Nutrition

3(3-0) Major

2

Dietetics-I

3(2-1) Major

3

Entrepreneurship

2(2-0) General

4

Essentials of  Food Science &Technology

3(2-1) Major

5

Basics of Environmental Sciences

3(2-1) Major

6

Food Toxins &Allergens

3(3-0) Major

Total credits

17

Sr. No.

Title of Course

Credit Hours

1

Food and Dairy Microbiology

3(2-1) Interdisciplinary

2

Dietetics-II

3(2-1) Major

3

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle

3(3-0) Major

4

Assessment of Nutritional Status

3(2-1) Major

5

Food Analysis

3(2-1) Major

6

Micronutrients in Human Nutrition

3(3-0) Major

Total credits

18

Sr. No.

Title of Course

Credit Hours

1

Physiology-I

3(2-1)Major

2

Nutrition and Psychology

3(3-0) Major

3

Nutritional Education and Awareness

3(2-1) Major

4

Dietetics-III

3(2-1) Major

5

Public Health Nutrition

3(2-1) Major

6

Food and Drug Laws

2(2-0) Major

7

Fahm-e-Quran (tajwid, translation and tafseer)

Non-credit course

Total credits

17

Sr. No.

Title of Course

Credit Hours

1

  Physiology-II

3(2-1) Major

2

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

3(3-0) Major

3

Drug-Nutrient Interactions

2(2-0) Major

4

Sports Nutrition

3(2-1) Major

5

Infant and Young Child Feeding

3(2-1) Major

6

Meal Planning and Management

3(2-1) Major

 

7

Seerat-e-Tayyaba

Non-credit course

Total credits

17

Sr. No.

Title of Course

Credit Hours

  1

  Nutritional Biochemistry

3(2-1) Interdisciplinary

2

Global Food Issues

3(3-0) Major

3

General Pathology

3(3-0)Major

4

Nutritional Practices in Clinical Care

3(2-1) Major

5

Epidemiology

3(2-1) Interdisciplinary

6

Internship

3(0-3)

Total credits

18

Sr. No.

Title of Course

Credit Hours

1

Research Methods

3(3-0)Major

2

Nutrition Through Social Protection

3(3-0) Major

3

Nutrition in Emergencies

3(3-0) Major

 4

Nutrition policies and programs

3(3-0) Major

5

Capstone project

3(0-3)

Total credits                                                                              15

1

2

3

4

Semesters

Offering Semester: Autumn

Thesis

Capstone Project 

Viva

Yes

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.