The Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition (MSPH-Nutrition) offered by the School of Public Health (SPH), Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Karachi, is a two-year post-graduate degree program with a concentration in Nutritional Sciences subjects. The MSPH-Nutrition degree is a comprehensive interdisciplinary course of studies that blends nutrition science with a public health viewpoint. It integrates public health and nutrition disciplines to teach, train, and equip students and health professionals with skills essential to practicing nutrition in the public health domain in developing countries, particularly Pakistan. This program emphasizes active, student-directed learning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and experiential wisdom. This graduate degree program is the only opportunity to pursue an advanced degree in Public Health with a concentration in Nutritional Sciences in the Sind province of Pakistan.

• Application for admission in this program must have MBBS from a recognized institution and one year house job. The individual having 4 years bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to health sciences or statistics from an accredited institution, approved by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan can also apply. The fields other then medicine include; biology, dentistry, nursing, health science, veterinary sciences, psychology, biostatistics. Applicants will require sending the application form along with academic records, two letters of reference and brief outline of his/her career goals.
• Sindh Domicile.
• Valid concern Regulatory Authority Registration Certificate (If applicable)

Yearly Plan

2 Years
60/57 (Thesis /Project)
4 Semesters
Six Month

A master’s degree in Public Health Nutrition can help our graduates to advance their careers, particularly in career paths related to research, academia and administrative positions related to public health.