Overview
A four-year program called Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BS-Nutrition), focuses primarily on the various aspects of food and nutrition in a clinical and public health environment. This will be a comprehensive interdisciplinary program that will blend basic sciences with food, nutrition, and human health. The program in nutritional sciences will offer two major tracks: The Clinical Dietetic Track and the Public Health Nutrition Track.
Eligibility Criteria
- HSSC (Pre-Medical or Home Economics) / A-Level or equivalent examination duly certified by IBCC with minimum 60% marks .
- Candidate’s Domicile of Sindh.
Curriculum Overview
Yearly Plan
1st year | |||
Course Codes | Courses Semester 1 | Credits | Pre-Requisite |
BN101 | Pakistan Studies | 2 | |
BN301 | Chemistry (Organic) | 4 | |
BN303 | Introduction to Food & Nutrition | 3 | |
BN305 | Basic Physiology | 3 | |
BN307 | Introduction to Social Sciences | 3 | |
BN309 | Basic Computer Skills | 0 | |
ENG300 | English Language | 2 | |
Total Credits | 17 | ||
Course Codes | Courses Semester 2 | Credits | |
BN102 | Islamiat | 2 | |
BN302 | Chemistry-II (Bio) | 4 | |
BN304 | Microbiology | 4 | |
BN306 | Macro & Micro Nutrients | 3 | |
BN308 | Introductory Psychology | 3 | |
BN310 | Introduction to MS office | 0 | |
ENG301 | English Writing | 2 | |
Total Credits | 18 | ||
2nd year | |||
Course Codes | Courses Semester 3 | Credits | Pre-Requisite |
BN401 | Nutrition and Human Metabolism (Macronutrients) | 3 | |
BN404 | Nutrition During Lifecycle | 3 | |
BN405 | Human Development | 3 | |
BN407 | Behavioral Psychology | 3 | |
BN409 | Analytical Skills/Mathematics | 2 | |
Total Credits | 14 | ||
Course Codes | Courses Semester 4 | Credits | |
BN402 | Nutrition and Human Metabolism (Micronutrients) | 3 | |
BN403 | Principles of Food Science | 4 | |
BN506 | Food Safety & Sanitation | 3 | |
BN408 | Introduction to Research | 3 | |
BN412 | Journal Club/Research articles | 0 | |
BN505 | Introductory Statistics | 3 | |
Total Credits | 16 | ||
3rd year | |||
Course Codes | Courses Semester 5 | Credits | Pre-Requisite |
BN508 | Research Techniques in Health & Nutrition | 3 | |
BN501 | Nutrition & Disease | 3 | |
BN503 | Nutritional Assessment | 3 | |
BN406 | Food Analysis | 4 | |
BN509 | Communication Skills | 3 | |
BN511 | Journal Club/Literature search | 0 | |
Total Credits | 16 | ||
Course Codes | Courses Semester 6 | Credits | |
BN502 | Practical Skills in Nutrition Counseling | 3 | |
BN504 | Food Service & Institution Management | 4 | |
BN507 | Principles of Management | 3 | |
BN410 | Health Economics | 3 | |
BN510 | Nutrigenomics | 2 | |
Total Credits | 15 |
Year - 4 (At the beginning of the semester the student will give a track selection entry test)
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION TRACK | ||
Course Codes | Courses Semester 7 | Credits |
BN601 | Fundamentals of Public Health | 3 |
BN606 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
BN605 | Nutritional Problems in Developing Countries | 3 |
BN607 | Policy & Program in Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
BN609 | Introduction to Environmental Health | 3 |
Total Credits | 15 | |
Course Codes | Courses Semester 8 (A preliminary internship test will be conducted before the placement of students in different public health organizations for internship purpose) | Credits |
BN602 | Practicum in public health & community organization. | 12 |
BN612 | Health & Fitness | 3 |
Total Credits | 15 | |
CLINICAL DIETETICS TRACK | ||
Course Codes | Courses Semester 7 | Credits |
BN606 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
BN611 | Nutrition Care Process in Clinical Nutrition | 3 |
BN613 | Medical Nutrition Therapy | 4 |
BN615 | Nutrition & Diet Therapy across life cycle | 3 |
BN617 | Drug & Nutrient Interaction | 2 |
Total Credits | 15 | |
Course Codes | Courses Semester 8 (A preliminary internship test will be conducted before the placement of students in different hospitals for internship purpose) | Credits |
BN610 | Dietetic Internship in Hospital Setting | 12 |
BN612 | Health & Fitness | 3 |
Total Credits | 15 |
Duration of study in BS - Nutrition: 4 years
Study System: Semester system (total 8 semesters)
Total no of credit hours* to complete BS Nutrition: 126 hours
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Career Prospects
A nutrition degree gives the skills and knowledge to help people make the right dietary choices. There are opportunities to work with government or non-government aid agencies, international charities, and local authorities, government departments such as the Department for Health, multinational food manufacturers, sport and leisure companies and university or research bodies. There are also opportunities to work as a self-employed nutritionist.
Contact Us
School of Public Health
School of Public Health, DUHS Ojha Campus, Gulzar e Hijri Suparco Road, Karachi
Name: Nasrullah Patel
Designation: Administration Officer
Email: nasrullah.patel@duhs.edu.pk
sph@duhs.edu.pk
Extension: 2641