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HN&D

Human Nutrition and Dietetics

We are offering admission in
Human Nutrition and Dietetics (HN&D)

(4 years Degree Program)

  • OVERVIEW
  • DEGREE DETAILS
  • GOALS OF THE PROGRAMME
  • CAREER PROSPECTS
  • FACULTY
  • ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
  • FEE DETAILS

Considering the importance of health and nutrition in the past years, Yashfeen College of Allied Sciences is conducting 4-year BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics program which focuses upon developing the skills of the students in preventive and therapeutic nutrition.
Our focus is to develop the understanding of relevant biological and physical sciences and acquire expertise in relationships between nutrients, human health and human behaviors related to food choices along with dealing public health issues.

DEGREE DETAILS

Course Code Course Title Department Credit Hours (Theory-Lab)
HND-00102 Essentials of Food Science & Technology Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00101 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
MNGT-301 Life and Academic Skills The Institute of Business Management & Administrative Sciences 3(3-0)
HND-00106 Pakistan Studies Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2(2-0)
HND-00104 English-I Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00103 Mathematics Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00105 Introductory Biochemistry Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
Course Code Course Title Department Credit Hours (Theory-Lab)
HND-00201 Macronutrients in Human Nutrition Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00202 English-II Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00203 Islamic Studies/Ethics Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2(2-0)
HND-00204 Human Anatomy Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00205 Human Physiology-I Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00206 Fundamentals of Sociology Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
PH-302 Basic Health Awareness Department of Information Management 3(3-0)
EDU-302 Critical Thinking and Reasoning Department of Education 3(3-0)
Course Code Course Title Department Credit Hours (Theory-Lab)
HND-00301 Micronutrients in Human Nutrition Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
TSAQN-00301 ARABIC FOR UNDERSTANDING QURAN Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
Semester 3
Course Code Course Title Department Credit Hours (Theory-Lab)
HND-00306 Food Safety and Quality Management Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2(2-0)
HND-00305 Food Microbiology Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00304 Food Toxins & Allergens Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00303 English-III Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00302 Human Physiology-II Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
Course Code Course Title Department Credit Hours (Theory-Lab)
LAW-402 Constitution and Legal System of Pakistan Department of Law 3(3-0)
ES-402 Agriculture and Environment Department of Environmental Sciences 3(3-0)
HND-00406 Food Analysis Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(1-2)
HND-00405 General Pathology Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00403 Assessment of Nutritional Status Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00402 Computer Science and Information Technology Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00401 Bio-Statistics Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00404 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
Semester 5
Course Code Course Title Department Credit Hours (Theory-Lab)
HND-00501 Dietetics-I Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00502 Nutrition and Psychology Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00503 Nutritional Education and Awareness Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00504 Meal Planning and Management Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00505 Public Health Nutrition Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00506 Food and Drug Laws Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2(2-0)
Course Code Course Title Department Credit Hours (Theory-Lab)
HND-00604 Sports Nutrition Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00606 Clinical Biochemistry Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(1-2)
HND-00605 Infant and Young Child Feeding Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00603 Nutrition Through Social Protection Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2(2-0)
HND-00602 Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00601 Dietetics-II Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
Course Code Course Title Department Credit Hours (Theory-Lab)
HND-00701 Dietetics-III Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00702 Global Food Issues Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00703 Research Methods in Nutrition Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00704 Nutritional Practices in Clinical Care Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00705 Nutritional Immunology Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00706 Drug Nutrient Interaction Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2(2-0)
Course Code Course Title Department Credit Hours (Theory-Lab)
HND-00801 Nutrition Policies and Programs Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00802 Food Service Management Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00803 Nutrition Epidemiology Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2(2-0)
HND-00804 Preventive Nutrition Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00805 Internship/Project Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 6(0-6)

GOALS OF THE PROGRAMME

In this program, students learn to make effective nutrition assessments, thus becoming experts in applying the principles of clinical nutrition to patient care in a variety of settings.

Overall, the program is designed to sharpen the scientific, technical skills and evidenced based understanding in the domain of nutrition and dietetics. This program ensure that our competent graduates are critical thinkers, lifelong and self-directed learners, clinical practitioners, and researchers of future.

Additionally, the department supports the development of professional competence in dietetics and duly prepares graduates for careers in clinical and community dietetics, health and wellness, public health, and foodservice management.

Career Prospects

  • Clinical Dietitians in government hospitals (BPS-17 & 16)
  • Food service supervisors in government organizations
  • Nutrition Educationists and Nutrition coordinators in international organizations i.e. WHO, FAO, UNICEF, etc.
  • Food service Administrators
  • Weight management experts in wellness clubs
  • Food Researcher and Scientist
  • Public Health Nutritionists/ Community Nutritionists
  • Sports Nutritionists in gyms and sports clubs.
  • Private Practice in clinics and hospitals

HN&D Faculty

Maham Abid

Ms. Maham Abid, Assistant Professor and Head of Department at YCAHS, is a Ph.D. Scholar in Food and Nutrition (UVAS) and an MPhil graduate in the same field. She is an internationally certified Clinical Dietitian and active Researcher.

Ms. Ayesha Fatima

Senior Lecturer

Ms. Hira Sajjad

Lecturer

Ms. Bareera Munir

Lecturer

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

i. F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) with minimum 50% marks

OR

ii.  A-Levels (Biology, Physics & Chemistry) Equivalent with minimum 50% marks, equivalence from IBCC will be required

Fee Schedule 2025–26

Description

Amount in PKR

Remarks

Prospectus Fee

2,000

One Time Only (non-refundable)

Application Submission Fee

2,000

One Time Only (non-refundable)

Admission Fee

30,000

One Time Only (non-refundable)

IUB Registration Fee *

12,100

One Time Only (non-refundable)

Library Fee

3,500

Per Semester

IT Fee

4,000

Per Semester

Lab Charges

5,500

Per Semester

Tuition Fee

41,000

Per Semester

Total Fee for First Semester

  100,100

 

Total Fee for 2nd Semester onwards*

54,000

 

 

Note:

  • *Student will Pay Examination Fee Every Year as per actual directly to the IUB Bank Account.
  • Merit & need based scholarship is offered at the time of admission and will continue in subsequent Semesters on the basis of good academic performance.
  • * Schedule of IUB registration and examination will be as per university notification.                                                                                

Merit Based Scholarship Criteria

Percentage scholarship on Tuition Fee

Marks Between 750 To 800

10%

Marks Between 801 To 900

20%

Marks Between 901 To 1000

30%

Marks Between 1001 To 1100

40%

Marks above 1100

50%

REFUND SCHEDULE:

  • Refunds will be processed only on written applications and after the approval from the Principal / HOD.
  • All the Charges except admission fee are refundable before the commencement of classes.
  • 50% of tuition fee will be deducted within the 15 days of the commencement of classes.
  • No Refund after one month from the Commencement of classes.
  • OVERVIEW
  • DEGREE DETAILS
  • GOALS OF THE PROGRAMME
  • CAREER PROSPECTS
  • FACULTY
  • ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Considering the importance of health and nutrition in the past years, Yashfeen College of Allied Sciences is conducting 4-year BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics program which focuses upon developing the skills of the students in preventive and therapeutic nutrition.
Our focus is to develop the understanding of relevant biological and physical sciences and acquire expertise in relationships between nutrients, human health and human behaviors related to food choices along with dealing public health issues.

DEGREE DETAILS

Course Code Course Title Department Credit Hours (Theory-Lab)
HND-00102 Essentials of Food Science & Technology Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00101 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
MNGT-301 Life and Academic Skills The Institute of Business Management & Administrative Sciences 3(3-0)
HND-00106 Pakistan Studies Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2(2-0)
HND-00104 English-I Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00103 Mathematics Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00105 Introductory Biochemistry Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
Course Code Course Title Department Credit Hours (Theory-Lab)
HND-00201 Macronutrients in Human Nutrition Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00202 English-II Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00203 Islamic Studies/Ethics Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2(2-0)
HND-00204 Human Anatomy Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00205 Human Physiology-I Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00206 Fundamentals of Sociology Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
PH-302 Basic Health Awareness Department of Information Management 3(3-0)
EDU-302 Critical Thinking and Reasoning Department of Education 3(3-0)
Course Code Course Title Department Credit Hours (Theory-Lab)
HND-00301 Micronutrients in Human Nutrition Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
TSAQN-00301 ARABIC FOR UNDERSTANDING QURAN Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
Semester 3
Course Code Course Title Department Credit Hours (Theory-Lab)
HND-00306 Food Safety and Quality Management Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2(2-0)
HND-00305 Food Microbiology Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00304 Food Toxins & Allergens Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00303 English-III Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00302 Human Physiology-II Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
Course Code Course Title Department Credit Hours (Theory-Lab)
LAW-402 Constitution and Legal System of Pakistan Department of Law 3(3-0)
ES-402 Agriculture and Environment Department of Environmental Sciences 3(3-0)
HND-00406 Food Analysis Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(1-2)
HND-00405 General Pathology Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00403 Assessment of Nutritional Status Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00402 Computer Science and Information Technology Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00401 Bio-Statistics Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00404 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
Semester 5
Course Code Course Title Department Credit Hours (Theory-Lab)
HND-00501 Dietetics-I Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00502 Nutrition and Psychology Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00503 Nutritional Education and Awareness Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00504 Meal Planning and Management Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00505 Public Health Nutrition Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00506 Food and Drug Laws Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2(2-0)
Course Code Course Title Department Credit Hours (Theory-Lab)
HND-00604 Sports Nutrition Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00606 Clinical Biochemistry Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(1-2)
HND-00605 Infant and Young Child Feeding Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00603 Nutrition Through Social Protection Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2(2-0)
HND-00602 Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00601 Dietetics-II Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
Course Code Course Title Department Credit Hours (Theory-Lab)
HND-00701 Dietetics-III Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00702 Global Food Issues Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00703 Research Methods in Nutrition Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00704 Nutritional Practices in Clinical Care Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(2-1)
HND-00705 Nutritional Immunology Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00706 Drug Nutrient Interaction Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2(2-0)
Course Code Course Title Department Credit Hours (Theory-Lab)
HND-00801 Nutrition Policies and Programs Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00802 Food Service Management Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00803 Nutrition Epidemiology Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2(2-0)
HND-00804 Preventive Nutrition Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3(3-0)
HND-00805 Internship/Project Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 6(0-6)

GOALS OF THE PROGRAMME

In this program, students learn to make effective nutrition assessments, thus becoming experts in applying the principles of clinical nutrition to patient care in a variety of settings.

Overall, the program is designed to sharpen the scientific, technical skills and evidenced based understanding in the domain of nutrition and dietetics. This program ensure that our competent graduates are critical thinkers, lifelong and self-directed learners, clinical practitioners, and researchers of future.

Additionally, the department supports the development of professional competence in dietetics and duly prepares graduates for careers in clinical and community dietetics, health and wellness, public health, and foodservice management.

Career Prospects

  • Clinical Dietitians in government hospitals (BPS-17 & 16)
  • Food service supervisors in government organizations
  • Nutrition Educationists and Nutrition coordinators in international organizations i.e. WHO, FAO, UNICEF, etc.
  • Food service Administrators
  • Weight management experts in wellness clubs
  • Food Researcher and Scientist
  • Public Health Nutritionists/ Community Nutritionists
  • Sports Nutritionists in gyms and sports clubs.
  • Private Practice in clinics and hospitals

HN&D Faculty

Maham Abid

Ms. Maham Abid, Assistant Professor and Head of Department at YCAHS, is a Ph.D. Scholar in Food and Nutrition (UVAS) and an MPhil graduate in the same field. She is an internationally certified Clinical Dietitian and active Researcher.

Ms. Ayesha Fatima

Senior Lecturer

Ms. Hira Sajjad

Lecturer

Ms. Bareera Munir

Lecturer

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

i. F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) with minimum 50% marks

OR

ii.  A-Levels (Biology, Physics & Chemistry) Equivalent with minimum 50% marks, equivalence from IBCC will be required