Who are Nutritionist and Dieticians?

A Clinical Nutritionist/Dietitian studies Human nutrition and dietetics for 4 or more years , completes an internship of 900 Hours (9-10 months) at a govt or private hospital and clears the RD exam . In Pakistan , Human Nutrition and Dietetics is a full fledged 4 years bachelor's degree program . A Nutritionist  must have at least a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition And Dietetics . To become a Clinical Nutritionist  completing an internship of 900 hours at a govt/private hospital and clearing the RD test is compulsory . In Pakistan nutritionists study the following subjects

Course No.
Title of Course
Credit Hours

1st Semester                                              

HND
Fundamentals of Human Nutrition
3(3-0) FC

FST
Essentials of Food Science & Technology
3(2-1) FC

Bio/
Math
Mathematics OR
Essentials of Biology
3(3-0) GC
3(2-1) GC

Eng
English-I
3(3-0) CC

Biochem
Introductory Biochemistry
3(2-1) GC

SSH
Pakistan Studies
2(2-0) CC



17 (15-2)

2nd Semester

HND
Macronutrients in Human Nutrition
3(3-0) FC

Eng
English-II
3(3-0) CC

SSH
Islamic Studies/Ethics
2(2-0) CC

Anatomy
Human Anatomy
3(2-1) FC

Physio
Human Physiology-I
3(2-1) FC

Sociology
Fundamentals of Sociology
3(3-0) GC



17 (14-3)

3rd Semester

HND
Micronutrients in Human Nutrition
3(3-0) FC

Physio
Human Physiology-II
3(2-1) FC

Eng
English-III
3(3-0) CC

PBG/ABG
Introductory Molecular Genetics
3(2-1) GC

FST
Food Microbiology
3(2-1) GC

FST
Food Safety and Quality Management
2(2-0) GC



17 (14-3)

4th Semester

Stat
Bio-Statistics
3(2-1) CC

CS
Computer Science and Information Technology
3(2-1) CC

HND
Assessment of Nutritional Status
3(2-1) MC

HND
Nutrition Through the Life Cycle
3(3-0) FC

Path
General Pathology
3(2-1) FC

FST
Food Analysis
3(1-2) FC



18 (12-6)

5th Semester

HND
Dietetics-I
3(2-1) MC

HND
Nutrition and Psychology
3(3-0) MC

HND
Nutritional Education and Awareness
3(2-1) MC

HND
Meal Planning and Management
3(2-1) MC

HND
Public Health Nutrition
3(2-1) MC

FST
Food and Drug Laws
2(2-0) MC



17 (13-4)

6th Semester

HND
Dietetics-II
3(2-1) MC

HND

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

3(3-0) MC

Sociology/HND
Nutrition Through Social Protection
2(2-0) GC

HND
Sports Nutrition
3(2-1) MC

HND
Infant and Young Child Feeding
3(2-1) GC

Biochem
Clinical Biochemistry
3(1-2) GC



17 (13-4)

7th Semester

HND
Dietetics-III
3(2-1) MC

HND
Global Food Issues
3(3-0) MC

HND
Research Methods in Nutrition
3(3-0) MC

HND
Nutritional Practices in Clinical Care
3(2-1) MC



12 (10-2)


Elective Courses (2 courses equal to 5 credit hours)

Elective
Nutritional Immunology
3(3-0) EC

Elective
Drug-Nutrient Interactions
2(2-0) EC

Elective
Food Chemistry
2(2-0) EC

Elective
Preventive Nutrition
3(3-0) EC

Elective
Nutrition in Emergencies
3(3-0) EC



5(5-0)

8th Semester

HND
Internship/Project
6(0-6) MC
HND
Nutrition Policies and Programs 
3(3-0) MC
HND
Food Service Management
3(3-0) MC


12 (6-6)

Elective Courses (2 courses equal to 5 credit hours)


Elective
Food Toxins & Allergens
3(3-0) EC
Elective
Nutritional Deficiency Disorders
3(3-0) EC
Elective
Food Supplements
2(2-0) EC
Elective
Metabolism of Nutrients
2(2-0) EC
Elective
Nutrition Epidemiology
2(2-0) EC


5(5-0)/5(4-1)
                                                                                                                  Source: HEC website

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