ADP HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

ADPHND

COURSE FACT

STUDY LEVEL STUDY NOTE PROGRAM DURATION CREDITS HOURS

Graduate

Full-Time

2 years (4 semesters)

69

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have passed F.Sc Pre-Medical or an equivalent qualification with at least 60% marks.

INTRODUCTION

The ADP Human Nutrition & Dietetics at TUF is a two-year associate degree focused on the fundamentals of nutrition and wellness. It is designed to produce skilled nutrition assistants who can support healthcare professionals in diet planning and community health management.

WHY CHOOSE ADP HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS?

ADP Human Nutrition and Dietetics at The University of Faisalabad prepares students to promote healthy lifestyles and make a tangible impact in community and clinical nutrition.

  • A 2-year practical program that allows students to enter the workforce or transition into a BS program quickly.
  • Focus on hands-on Nutrition Assistant training for hospitals and fitness centers.
  • Participation in school health initiatives and local nutrition awareness drives.

OBJECTIVES

Graduates of ADP Human Nutrition & Dietetics will be able to:

  • To understand the basic principles of macro and micronutrients and their role in human health.
  • To assist senior dietitians in meal planning, calorie counting, and dietary assessments.
  • To develop effective communication skills for delivering basic nutrition education to diverse groups.

CAREER SCOPE AND OPPORTUNITIES

After completing ADP Human Nutrition & Dietetics, graduates can work in:

  • Nutrition Assistant (Hospitals & Private Clinics)
  • Fitness & Wellness Coordinator
  • School Health & Nutrition Supervisor
  • Food Service Assistant (Catering & Hospitality)
  • Community Health Worker (NGOs)

PRACTICAL TRAINING, INTERNSHIPS & RESEARCH EXPOSURE

Students gain hands-on experience through:

  • Hands-on training in basic anthropometric measurements (Height, Weight, BMI).
  • Practical workshops on food safety, hygiene standards, and kitchen management.
  • Supervised rotations in community centers and school-based health programs.

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    

What is ADP Human Nutrition & Dietetics?
It’s a 2-year degree program that teaches about food, health and diet planning to promote better nutrition.
Who can apply for this program?
Students with Intermediate (Pre-Medical) or equivalent and at least 35% marks can apply.
What kind of jobs can I get after this program?
Graduates can work as nutrition assistants, wellness trainers or support dietitians in hospitals and clinics.
Is this program good for further studies?
Yes, it provides a strong base for advanced studies in nutrition, dietetics or health sciences.
Does this program offer practical training?
Yes, students get hands-on training and community nutrition support experience.

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