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BSc (HONS) Human Nutrition and Dietetics

About the Program
Duration: 4 Years

Our Nutritional Sciences course encompasses areas of study such as Sustainable agriculture and food systems, Food science, Human nutrition, Cellular and molecular biology, and Chemistry. Along with these core areas, the optional concentration areas include Biomedical and Molecular Nutrition, Global Nutrition and Health, Public Health Nutrition. At Avicenna Medical College, four-year bachelor program “B.Sc. (Hons) Human Nutritional Sciences” is offered under the affiliation of the University of Health Sciences Lahore. Further, the institute complies with all international standards in place and is committed to provide its students with state-of-the art facilities. As a result of our efforts, graduates from this curriculum have entered medical, dental, clinical nutrition, pharmacy, osteopathies, podiatry, holistic, chiropractic, physician assistant, and other professional programs. Moreover, our professionally trained students have rendered consultancy and advisory services in health departments, hospitals, private clinics, NGOs, teaching and research.

Admission Criteria

F.Sc (Pre-Medical) with at least 50% marks or have an equivalent qualification from any board or university recognized by the Inter Board Commission Committee IBCC.

  • Age Limit: 18-25 years
  • Gender Ratio: Open merit
  • Fee Structure: 270,000/- per year.
Programs
NAME OF SUBJECT NAME OF SUBJECT
FIRST PROFESSIONAL YEAR Basic Anatomy SECOND PROFESSIONAL YEAR   Advanced Biochemistry
Basic Physiology
Basic Biochemistry Fundamentals of Nutrition
General Pathology
Behavioral Sciences
Microbiology and Genetics
Islamiyat
Pakistan Studies
Computer Education
THIRD PROFESSIONAL YEAR Clinical Nutrition FOURTH PROFESSIONAL YEAR Community Nutrition
Applied Nutrition Biostatistics and Research Methodology

Career opportunities

  • Public Health Nutritionist
  • Work as a dietitian in different hospitals
  • Corporate wellness/health promotion
  • Private Practice
  • Clinical nutritionist
  • Registered Nutritionist and Dietitian
  • Extension Educator
  • Work in different fields of academics
  • Food industry communications
  • Pharmaceutical Sales
  • Work with different Nutraceutical companies
  • Certified Fitness trainer
  • International certification ISSA, NASM

Higher studies in Pakistan & Abroad

  • MPhil (Academic)
  • MS/MSc (Clinical)
  • PhD ( Academics/ Clinical)

Short Courses

  • Continuous Professional Development
  • Workshops and Diplomas
  • Research and Clinical Expertise
  • cademics/ Clinical)

Job Opportunities

  • INDEPENDENT CLINICAL PRACTICE (Physiotherapists & Nutritionists)
  • HANDSOME PAY IN PRIVATE SECTOR
  • BPS 17 GRADE JOB IN DHQs & THQs
Faculty
Name Department Designation Qualification
Dr Maryam Shabbir Allied Health Sciences Principal IAHS/ Associate Professor PhD*, PGD-TMPE, PP-DPT, BSPT
Dr Hafiz Sheraz Arshad Allied Health Sciences Associate Professor HOD DPT VP IAHS PhD*, MS, PP-DPT, BS-PT, CMT(UK)
Dr Syed Muneeb Gilani Human Nutrition & Dietetics (HND) Assistant Professor/HOD HND Phd*-HND, MS-HND, PGD-HND, BS(Hons) HND
Dn. Shanawer Hayat Human Nutrition & Dietetics Senior Clinical Nutritionist MS(Hons) HND, BS(Hons) HND
Dn. Aqsa Zamir Human Nutrition & Dietetics Lecturer MS-HND*, BS-HND
Dn. Sajid Maqbool Human Nutrition & Dietetics Demonstrator MPhil-HND, BS(Hons) HND
Dn. Osama Maooz Human Nutrition & Dietetics Demonstrator DHND, MPhil-HND

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