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FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

ADP HUMAN NUTRITION & DIETETICS

Department

Diet & Nutritional Sciences

Level

Undergraduate

Semesters

04

Credit

69

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Department of Diet and Nutritional Sciences (DDNS), IBADAT International University, Islamabad.  At present worldwide, the greatest challenge is to address the basic human needs for access to nutritious food, eliminate hunger and reduce poverty. The UN Sustainable Development Goals provides a powerful aspiration to eradicate these problems. The department aims for quality education and to prepare competent professionals to contribute in providing excellent services in both public and private sectors. We are pleased that you have chosen this department to expedite your passion for improving nutrition, health, wealth and prosperity of the community and contribute to national development.

The DDNS always value diversity in people, cultures, learning, and science. Collaboration with experts in multidisciplinary fields, within and outside of the University, is foremost and standard for students and faculty. We also value innovation and critical thinking in scholarly quests, transformative ideas and ambitions for the future. In this context, we have research collaboration agreement with the Nutrition Division, National Institute of Health, Islamabad, which is a premier research organization in the country and recognized worldwide.

We are committed to produce graduates to higher levels of human capabilities. The subjects of food, clinical nutrition, dietetics, public health; biochemical and molecular nutrition; nutrigenomics and food safety are included in the curriculum. The department possess a modern infrastructure with spacious classrooms, equipped with audio-visual aids and state of the art laboratories. The experienced and qualified faculty members are always committed for providing up-date knowledge and guidance to the students. Help them in designing and implementation of research projects and Internship plans to transform scientific knowledge into practical solutions for promoting sustainable human growth and economic development.

Ms. Madiha Iftikhar

Program Duration: 2 Year
Timing: Morning (Monday-Friday)
Location: 6.7 Km Japan Road, Sihala, Islamabad.
Recognized By: Higher Education Commission

Entry Requirements:

  1. Intermediate Science (Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering) with 50% marks.
  2. Intermediate (Pre-Agriculture with minimum CGPA 2.20) approved by IBCC.
  3. A-Level or any other foreign equivalent qualification approved by IBCC having minimum 50% marks.
  4. Intermediate Science (Pre-Medical and Home Economics), A-Level (Biology mandatory) or equivalent with 50% marks.

Course Code

Course Name

Pre-Requisite Course Code

Cr. Hrs

Semester-I

AHN-5201

Fundamentals of Human Nutrition

3(3+0)

AHN-5202

Human Anatomy

3(2+1)

AHN-5102

Medical Biochemistry

3(2+1)

AHN-5105

Functional English

3(3+0)

AHN-5112

Introduction to Computer Science and Technology

3(2+1)

AHN-5111

Pakistan Studies

2(2+0)

Credit Hours

17(14+3)

Semester-II

AHN-5203

Nutrition Through Social Protection

3(3+0)

AHN-5204

Essentials of Food Science & Technology

3(2+1)

AHN-5101

Communication Skills

HND-6104

2(2+0)

AHN-5109

Islamic Studies/Ethics

2(2+0)

AHN-5110

Sirat-Un-Nabi (PBUH)

NC

AHN-5107 AHN-5103

Basic Mathematics/                                          Biology

3(3+0)

AHN-5205

Human Physiology-I

3(2+1)

Credit Hours

16(14+2)

Semester-III

AHN-5106

Expository Writing

HND-6101

3(3+0)

AHN-5206

Food Microbiology

3(2+1)

AHN-5207

Metabolic Endocrinology

3(3+0)

AHN-5108

Biostatistics

3(2+1)

AHN-5208

Human Physiology-II

HND-6203

3(2+1)

AHN-5209

Macronutrients in Human Nutrition

3(3+0)

Credit Hours

18(15+3)

Semester-IV

AHN-5113

Entrepreneurship

2(2+0)

AHN-5104

Fundamentals of Sociology

2(2+0)

AHN-5114

Community Nutrition & Assessment

2(1+1)

AHN-5213

Research Methodologies

3(3+0)

AHN-5210

Nutrigenetics & Nutrigenomics

3(3+0)

AHN-5211

General Pathology

3(2+1)

AHN-5212

Micronutrients in Human Nutrition

3(3+0)

Credit Hours

18(16+2)

 

MISSION

To develop a systematic and efficient understanding of latest knowledge, professional skills, principles of moral values and sense of responsibility in students focusing on human nutrition and dietetics to contribute in global health and well-being of the population through uplifting their nutritional status with intake of variety of foods, good dietary habits and healthy life style.

CAREER PROSPECTS

After completion of the degree, the students with range of advanced and specialist skills would be able to working the
following sectors:

 

PUBLIC SECTOR
• Health Departments
• Universities/ Research Institutes
• Hospitals
• Regional Food Authorities
• Food Testing Laboratories
• Health Ministry
• Food and Agriculture Ministry

PRIVATE SECTOR
• Academia
• Hospitals / Health CareCenters
• Medical Food Services
• Non-GovernmentalOrganizations:
WHO, UNICEF, Save the Children,
• UNHCR, Zero Hunger etc.
• Multinational FoodIndustries
• Multi-National Companies
• Pharmaceutical Industry: Nutrition
Supplements
• Freelancing and Entrepreneurship

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