ADP Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences

ADPDNS

COURSE FACT
STUDY LEVEL STUDY NOTE PROGRAM DURATION CREDITS HOURS

Graduate

Full-Time

2 years (4 semesters)

69

Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate (Pre-Medical) or recognized equivalent with 35% marks

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ADMISSIONS

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OBJECTIVES

  • To provide a solid foundation in nutrition, food science, and dietetics principles.
  • To develop practical skills in dietary assessment, and nutrition counseling.
  • To enhance communication skills for effective interaction with clients, healthcare professionals, and the community.
  • To facilitate a seamless transition to higher education programs for further specialization in dietetics and nutrition.

ROLE AND SCOPE

ADPDNS serves as a stepping stone towards a rewarding career in improving public health through nutrition education and personalized dietary guidance. Graduates can

  • Play a crucial role in promoting health and wellness through nutrition education, dietary counseling, and community outreach.
  • Assist registered dietitians and nutritionists in various healthcare settings, and public health programs.
  • Pursue careers as research assistants, nutrition educators, and assistant dietary managers.
  • Serve as an essential pathway for entry into the field, providing foundational knowledge and skills that can lead to further specialization and advanced degrees.
  • Demand in public health, corporate wellness programs, sports nutrition, and food industry roles focusing on nutrition labeling and product development.

Semester I

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Nature Pre-Requisite
ISL-103 Teachings of Holy Quran I NC Compulsory -
ISL-101/ ETH-100 Islamic Studies OR Ethics (non-Muslim) 2(2-0) General -
ENG-107 Functional English 3(3-0) General -
PHSL-102 Physiology 3(2-1) Interdisciplinary -
GEN-105 Creative Arts 2(2-0) General -
DNS-111 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition 3(3-0) Foundation -
DNS-113 Essentials of Food Science and Technology 3(2-1) Foundation -
  Total Credit Hours 16    

Semester II

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Nature Pre-Requisite
ISL-104 Teachings of Holy Quran -II NC Compulsory -
ANA-101 Anatomy 3(2-1) Interdisciplinary -
ENG-108 Expository Writing 3(3-0) General -
GEN-104 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan 2(2-0) General -
CS-102 Applications of Information and Communication Technologies 3(2-1) General -
DNS-211 Macronutrients in Human Nutrition 3(3-0) Major DNS-111
DNS-210 Infant and Young Child Feeding 3(2-1) Major -
  Total Credit Hours 17    

Semester III

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Nature Pre-Requisite
ISL-201 Teachings of Holy Quran -III NC Compulsory -
GEN-202 Environmental Studies 3(2-1) General -
GEN-206 Entrepreneurship 2(2-0) General -
GEN-207 Quantitative Reasoning-I 3(3-0) General -
PATH-201 Pathology 3(3-0) Interdisciplinary -
DNS-311 Micronutrients in Human Nutrition 3(3-0) Major DNS-211
DNS-409 Global Food Issues 3(3-0) Major -
DNS-312 Food Analysis 3(1-2) Major -
  Total Credit Hours 20    

Semester IV

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Nature Pre-Requisite
ISL-202 Teachings of Holy Quran -IV NC Compulsory -
GEN-303 Quantitative Reasoning-II 3(3-0) General GEN-207
PSY-201 Psychology 2(2-0) General -
GEN-203 Civics and Community Engagement 2(2-0) General -
DNS-214 Assessment of Nutritional Status 3(2-1) Major -
DNS-310 Nutrition through Life Cycle 3(3-0) Major -
DNS-415 Metabolism of Nutrients 3(3-0) Major -
  Total Credit Hours 16    
  Grand Total 69