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PGD Clinical Nutrition

Department

Diet & Nutritional Sciences

Level

PGD

Semesters

02

Credit

24

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: 1 Year
Timing: 
Location: 6.7 Km Japan Road, Sihala, Islamabad.
Recognized By: Higher Education Commission

Entry Requirements:

  1. All AHPC, PMDC, PNMC and PCP accredited programs with minimum CGPA of 2.0 (semester system) or 50% marks (annual system).

    Mode of Admission

    Candidates for admission to the Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition can apply twice a year i.e. Fall and Spring semesters.

Course Code

Course Name

Pre-Requisite Course Code

Cr. Hrs

Semester-I

PGN-7101

Principles of Nutritional Assessment

3(2+1)

PGN-7102

Human Physiology and Advanced Metabolism

3(3+0)

PGN-7103

Nutrition and Dietetics for Health Care

3(2+1)

PGN-7104

Child and Maternal Health

3(3+0)

Credit Hours

12(10+2)

Semester-II

PGN-7105

Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods

3(3+0)

PGN-7106

Supplemental Therapy

3(3+0)

PGN-7107

Practical Nutritional Practices in Clinical Care

6(0+6)

 

12(6+6)

Total Credit Hours of PGD Clinical Nutrition (01 year): 24(16+8)

 

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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