Bahria University

The program aims:

Training students to assess, plan, and implement medical nutrition therapies for patients with various health conditions.
Providing in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology related to nutrition and dietetics.
Equipping students to design community nutrition and dietetics programs and address food security issues.
Fostering skills in evidence-based research, food product development, and quality control.
Developing ethical, leadership, and communication skills for careers in dietetics, sports nutrition, and consulting.

By the end of a degree in BS Human Nutrition & Dietetics, a graduate shall be able to:

Demonstrate scientific knowledge in Human Nutrition, metabolism, and dietetics to assess nutritional status and develop appropriate dietary plans for individuals and communities.
Apply evidence-based practices to manage clinical nutrition therapy for various diseases and health conditions in clinical and public health settings.
Conduct research and critically analyze data related to nutrition, health, and dietary interventions to promote evidence-based decision making.
Communicate effectively and ethically with diverse populations, providing nutrition education, counseling, and health promotion in professional and interdisciplinary environments.

Candidates having 45% marks or above in intermediate science (premedical/ pre-engineering) or equivalent examination are eligible to apply and all candidates seeking admission are required to appear in entrance test which will be conducted by Bahria University on particular time and date.

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
PAK 105	Pakistan Studies	2 (2-0)
ENG 106	English-I	3 (3-0)
ISL 101	Islamic studies (Religious Education / Ethics for non-Muslim students)	2 (2-0)
POB102/ MAS 102	Principles of Biology/ Mathematics-I	3 (2-1)
HND 101	Introduction to Human Nutrition and Dietetics	3 (3-0)
FST 107	Fundamental of Food System	3 (2-1)
ISL 107	Tajweed	one contact hr/week

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
HPH 103	Human Physiology	3 (2-1)
HSS 219	Civic and community engagement	2 (2-0)
ENG 118	English-II	3 (3-0)
BMA 106	Biomathematics	3 (3-0)
DNS 111	Macro and Micro Nutrients	3 (3-0)
MIC 103	Food Microbiology and Biotechnology	3 (2-1)
ISL 108	Understanding Quran-I	one contact hr/week

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
ICT 201	Application of information and communication Technologies (ICT)	3 (2-1)
PAK 102	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan	2 (2-0)
MSC 409	Sociology	2 (2-0)
HSS 303	Physical Education and Sports	2 (2-0)
GPH 202	General Pharmacology	2 (2-0)
HND 223	Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals	3 (3-0)
HND 215	Food Safety & Quality Management	3 (2-1)
ISL 109	Understanding Quran – II (for Muslim Students)	one contact hr/week

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
PHL 271	Philosophy	3 (3-0)
BSC 211	Behavioral Sciences	2 (2-0)
MGT 363	Entrepreneurship	2 (2-0)
BIO 341	Clinical Biochemistry	3 (2-1)
GPT 211	General Pathology	3 (2-1)
HND 240	Analytical Techniques in Food and Nutrition	3 (3-0)
HOS 223	Food Service Management	2 (1-1)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
NEM 301	Nutrition in Emergencies	3 (3-0)
HND 324	Nutrition through life cycle	3 (3-0)
HND 325	Meal planning and Management	3 (2-1)
HND 350	Nutritional Assessment	3 (2-1)
HND 318	Dietetics-I	3 (2-1)
HLT 375	Nutrition & Mental Health	3 (3-0)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
FST 311	Community and Public Health Nutrition	3 (0-3)
	Field Internship	3 (3-0)
FNC 348	Food and Nutrition Certifications	3 (3-0)
PHN 373	Nutrition Education & Counseling	3 (2-1)
	Elective-III***	3 (3-0)
	Elective-IV***	3 (3-0)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
HND 421	Food and Nutrition Policies	3 (3-0)
CND 423	Nutritional Epidemiology	3 (3-0)
HND 424	Research Methods in Food and Nutrition	2 (1-1)
CPHN 403	Community and Public Health Nutrition	3 (3-0)
	Elective-V***	3 (3-0)
	Elective-VI***	3 (3-0)
	Capstone Project	3 (3-0)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
HND 401	Maternal & Child Nutrition	3(3-0)
NUTR 410	Sports Nutrition & Exercise	3(2-1)
NUTR 420	Nutrition Behavior Change Communication	3(3-0)
NUTR 430	Nutrition program planning and evaluation	3(3-0)
NUTR 440	Early Childhood Development	3(3-0)
FSN 405	Dietary Diversity & Food Security	3(3-0)
HND 412	Food & Nutrition Entrepreneurship	3(2-1)
NUTR 440	Nutrition through Social Protection	3(3-0)
NUTR 450	Diet Therapy for Individuals with Special Needs	3(2-1)
NUTR 460	Nutrition Practices in Critical Care	3(2-1)
BND 4721	Assessment of Nutritional Status	(3+0)
BND 4824	Global Food Issues	(3+0)

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics