BS (Human Nutrition & Dietetics)
BS Human Nutrition & Dietetics (HND) program at the School of Allied Health Sciences, Multan University of Science and Technology, is an undergraduate degree program focused on the study of human nutrition, dietetics, and their applications in promoting health and preventing disease. The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the science of nutrition, dietary assessment, nutritional counseling, and the role of nutrition in maintaining optimal health and well-being.
Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Principles of Human Nutrition
To provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of human nutrition, including macro and micronutrients, nutrient metabolism, and dietary requirements.
Manage Nutritional Disorders
To train students in the development and implementation of evidence-based nutrition interventions and dietary plans to promote health, prevent disease, and manage nutritional disorders.
Nutritional Status
To develop competency in assessing individuals’ nutritional status, dietary intake, and health needs.
Effective Nutrition Counseling
To foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills necessary for effective nutrition counseling and education.
BS Human Nutrition & Dietetics curriculum covers a range of subjects related to nutrition science, dietetics, public health, and healthcare delivery, including:
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Biochemistry and Nutrition Metabolism
Food Science and Technology
Nutritional Assessment and Counseling
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Community Nutrition and Public Health
Nutrition Education and Behavior Change
Research Methods in Nutrition
Clinical Dietetics and Institutional Food Service Management
Food Safety and Sanitation
The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical skills development through laboratory sessions, clinical rotations, community outreach programs, and supervised internships in healthcare facilities and food service settings.
