Department of
Biosciences
ADP Program
Dietetics & Nutrition
Vision
To produce high caliber nutritionists equipped through the training they receive, to support the rapid changes in the field of Nutritional Sciences and play key role in the economic development of Pakistan. This vision is pursued in par with core values of the University which are integrity, excellence, teamwork, discipline and dedication to work. Poor nutritional indicators for Pakistan demand some initiatives to uplift the nutritional status and initiation of ADP Dietetics and Nutrition is important mile stone in this context. This department is aimed at not only producing skilled nutritionists but also enhance the awareness about different nutrition related issues that ultimately will uplift the nutritional status of the country.
Objective
- To produce competent Nutritionists with adequate scientific background to meet the needs of public and private sector
- To provide professional leadership, services and outreach activities in the major areas of Nutritional Sciences
- To resolve issues oriented in the field of Nutrition and dietetics
- To meet the training needs of public and private sector
- To produce competent nutritionists and Dietitians for different organizations
Scheme Of Studies
ADP Dietetics & Nutrition
Year 1
Semester I
| Semester 1 | ||
| HND-101 | Fundamentals of Human Nutrition | 3(3-0) |
| FST-101 | Introduction to Food Science & Technology | 3(2-1) |
| CS-101 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3(2-1) |
| PST-101 | Pak Studies | 2(2-0) |
| ENG-101 | English I (Functional English) | 3(3-0) |
| BCH-101 | Introductory Biochemistry | 4(3-1) |
Year 1
Semester II
| Semester 2 | ||
| HND-102 | Macronutrients in Human Nutrition | 3(3-0) |
| FST-103 | Food Processing & Preservation | 3(3-0) |
| PHS-101 | Applied Physiology | 3(2-1) |
| AHP-101 | General Pathology | 4(3-1) |
| ENG-102 | English-II (Composition writing) | 3(3-0) |
| ISL-101 | Islamic Studies/ Ethics (for Non-Muslims only) | 2(2-0) |
Year 2
Semester III
| Semester 3 | ||
| HND-203 | Micronutrients in Human Nutrition | 3(3-0) |
| HND-204 | Nutritional Biochemistry | 3(3-0) |
| HND-205 | Food Safety and Toxicology | 3(3-0) |
| HND-206 | Nutritional Education and Awareness | 3(2-1) |
| ENG-201 | Communication Skills | 3(3-0) |
| MATH-201 | Algebra and Trignometry | 3(3-0) |
Year 2
Semester IV
| Semester 4 | ||
| HND-207 | Nutrition Through the Life Cycle | 3(3-0) |
| HND-208 | Meal Planning and Management | 3(2-1) |
| HND-209 | Assessment of Nutritional Status | 3(2-1) |
| HND-210 | Analytical Tools in Nutrition and Dietetics | 3(2-1) |
| HND-211 | Sports Nutrition | 3(2-1) |
| STAT-201 | Introduction to Statistical Theory-I | 3(3-0) |
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