ADP ISLAMIC STUDIES
Bachelors of Science in Cyber Security
ADP Nutrition and Dietetics Sciences
Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
M.Phil.Cosmo-Pharmaceutics
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Role
Nutrition is the study of the role of food nutrients in the body. Whereas, dietetics is concerned with the prevention and treatment of a variety of food-related diseases. The role of nutritionists and dieticians is to interpret scientific knowledge about food in relation to health and disease so as to help people change their eating habits and life style to improve health.
The BSDNS course has been planned to prepare graduates to work as professional nutritionists and dieticians in a range of settings. The degree program aims at preparing graduates with the professional and personal qualities required for future nutrition and dietetics practices. The course integrates academic teaching and learning with clinical experience and research towards population health, nutritional assessment and surveillance.
Scope
Our graduates will find suitable jobs in both public and private sector organizations inside and outside the country as under to name a few:
PUBLIC SECTOR:
• Public Health Departments
• Teaching and Research Institutions
• International Organizations e.g. UNICEF, FAO,WHO, World Bank
• Non-governmental Organizations
• Community (Nutrition) Development Programs
PRIVATE SECTOR:
• Multinational Companies
• Independent Private Practice
• Food Industries
• Pharmaceutical Industries
BS Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences degree program opens doors to a diverse array of career opportunities including:
Clinical Dietitian/Nutritionist; Community/Public Health Nutritionist; Sports Nutritionist; Food Service Manager; Nutrition Consultant; Researcher; Corporate Wellness Coordinator; Food and Nutrition Writer/Communicator; Public Policy Advocate; Entrepreneur; Food Industry.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Type | Prerequisite course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Essential of Food Science and technology | 3(2-1) | Foundation | - |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | - | - | |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Type | Prerequisite course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISL-104 | Teaching of Holy Quran-II | NC | Compulsory | |
| ANA-101 | Anatomy | 3(2-1) | Interdisciplinary | - |
| ENG-108 | Expository Writing | 3(3-0) | General | - |
| GEN-104 | Ideology & constitution of Pakistan | 2(2-0) | General | - |
| CS-102 | Applications of Information & Communication Technologies | 3(2-1) | General | - |
| DNS-211 | Macronutrient in Human Nutrition | 3(3-0) | Major | DNS-111 |
| DNS-210 | Infant and Young Child Feeding | 3(2-1) | Major | - |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | - | - | |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Type | Prerequisite course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISL-201 | Teaching 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 | - |
| PHARM-201 | Pharmacology | 3(2-1) | Interdisciplinary | - |
| PATH-201 | Pathology | 3(3-0) | Interdisciplinary | - |
| DNS-311 | Micronutrients in Human Nutrition | 3(3-0) | Major | DNS-211 |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | - | - | |
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Type | Credit Hours | Prerequisite course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISL-202 | Teaching 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) | Minor | - |
| 3(3-0) | Metabolism of Nutrients | 3(3-0) | Major | - |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | - | - | |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Type | Prerequisite course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNS-314 | Food Microbiology | 3(2-1) | Major | - |
| DNS-313 | Dietetics I | 3(2-1) | Major | - |
| DNS-303 | Food and Drug Laws | 2(2-0) | Major | - |
| DNS-215 | Food Safety and Quality Management | 2(2-0) | Major | - |
| DNS-212 | Nutritional Education and Public Health | Major | - | |
| DNS-317 | Meal Planning and Management | 3(2-1) | Major | - |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | - | - | |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Type | Prerequisite course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNS-312 | Food Analysis | 3(1-2) | Major | - |
| DNS-412 | Food Chemistry | 2(2-0) | Major | - |
| DNS-319 | Dietetics II | 3(2-1) | Major | DNS-313 |
| DNS-316 | Nutritional Deficiency Disorders | 3(3-0) | Major | - |
| DNS-318 | Nutrition in Emergencies | 2(2-0) | Major | - |
| DNS-416 | Food Supplements | 2(2-0) | Major | - |
| STAT-302 | Biostatistics | 3(3-0) | Compulsory | - |
| Total | 18 | - | - | |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Type | Prerequisite course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN-401 | Internship | 3(0-3) | Compulsory | - |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Type | Prerequisite course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNS-418 | Nutritional Immunology | 3(3-0) | Major | - |
| DNS-413 | Sports Nutrition | 3(2-1) | Major | - |
| DNS-414 | Food Toxins and Allergens | 3(3-0) | Major | - |
| DNS-411 | Nutritional Practices in Clinical Care | 3(2-1) | Major | - |
| DNS-409 | Global Food Issues | 3(3-0) | Major | - |
| GEN-310 | Research Methodology | Compulsory | 3(3-0) | - |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | - | - | |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Type | Prerequisite course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNS-315 | Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals | 3(3-0) | Major | - |
| DNS-419 | Preventive Nutrition | 3(3-0) | Major | - |
| DNS-420 | Drug Nutrient Interactions | 3(3-0) | Major | - |
| DNS-422 | Supervised Clinical Practices | 3(0-3) | Major | DND-411 |
| GEN-402 | Research Project | Major | 3(0-3) | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | - | - | |
| Grand Total Credit Hours | 136 | - | - | |
