PHD DIETETICS & NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES (AFTER MS/MPHIL)

PHDDNS

COURSE FACT
STUDY LEVEL STUDY NOTE PROGRAM DURATION CREDITS HOURS

Post Graduate

Full-Time

6 Semesters (3 years)

25

Eligibility Criteria

MS/MPhil or recognized equivalent in relevant field (18 years of education) with CGPA 3.00/4.00 under semester or 60% marks under annual system.

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MPhil Urdu

ADMISSIONS

OPEN 2024

OBJECTIVES

Objective

  1. To develop proficiency in advanced research methodologies, including experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation relevant to dietetics and nutritional sciences.
  2. To conduct original research that contributes significantly to the understanding of dietetics, and nutrition addressing gaps in current knowledge or proposing novel approaches.
  3. To integrate knowledge and methods from diverse disciplines to address complex issues in dietetics and nutritional sciences.
  4. To publish research findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences to contribute to the scholarly discourse and advance the field.
  5. To develop professional skills in grant writing, scientific communication, teaching, and leadership, preparing for careers in academia, research institutions, healthcare, or industry leadership roles.

Career Opportunities

PhD Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences degree program opens doors to a diverse array of career opportunities including:

Academia; Research Institutions including government laboratories, research hospitals, or private research organizations; Healthcare Settings; Government Agencies at the local, state, or federal level; Industry including the food industry, pharmaceutical companies, nutrition product development firms, and food technology companies; Consulting and Public Health Advocacy; Non-Profit Organizations.

ROLE AND SCOPE

Semester 1

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
ND-XXX Core I 3
ND-XXX Core II 3
- Elective I 3
Total Credit Hours : 9

Semester 2

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
ND-XXX Core III 3
ND-XXX Core IV 3
- Elective II 3
Total Credit Hours : 9

Comprehensive Examination in Semester III (required for candidacy for PhD)

Semester 3&4

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
ND-819 Seminar 1(1-0)
ND-820 Thesis 6(0-6)
Total Credit Hours : 7
Grand Total : 25

List of Core Courses

Serial Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
1 ND-702 Food Deficiencies and Combating Strategies 3(3-0)
2 ND-704 Nutrigenomics 3(3-0)
3 ND-705 Analytical Techniques in Human Nutrition 3(1-2)
4 GEN-800 Advanced Research Methodology 3(3-0)
5 ND-803 Bioactive Components and Health 3(3-0)
6 ND-811 Food Processing and Nutrition 3(2-1)
7 ND-812 Nutrition and Global Health 3(3-0)
8 ND-813 Advanced Clinical Nutrition 3(2-1)

List of Elective Courses

Serial Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
1 ND-804 Nutrition and Food Systems 3(3-0)
2 ND-808 Advanced Nutritional Immunology 3(3-0)
3 ND -809 Advanced Nutrients Metabolism 3(3-0)
4 ND-810 Developments in Human Nutrition 3(3-0)
5 ND -814 Maternal and Pediatric Nutrition 3(2-1)
6 ND-815 Probiotics and Prebiotics 3(3-0)
7 ND-816 Food Biotechnology 3(3-0)
8 ND-817 Public Health Nutrition 3(2-1)
9 ND-818 Nutrition and Infectious Diseases 3(2-1)
10 ND-821 Innovations for Food Security 3(2-1)
11 STAT-701 Biostatistics 3(3-0)
12 BIOC-701 Advanced Biochemical Techniques 3(3-0)