BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Program Overview

Credit Hours

137

Duration

4 Years

Semesters

8

Attendance

Full-time

The BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics program at Superior University trains students in nutritional biochemistry, macronutrient metabolism, clinical dietetics, medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition, public health nutrition, sports nutrition, paediatric nutrition, and maternal dietetics. Clinical dietetics placements are conducted at CMATRH (600-bed in-house hospital), with state-of-the-art food science and nutrition labs and research opportunities in nutrition and public health.
Students develop the scientific, clinical, and communication skills required to practice as professional dietitians in hospitals, community health programs, sports organizations, corporate wellness, and research institutions. The 3U1M model ensures one full year of market-level clinical practice before graduation.

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PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS

HEC Compliant Curriculum

HEC Compliant Curriculum

HEC works alongside the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP) to ensure institutes maintain high academic standards

Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC)

Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC)

National Regulatory Body

Regulates allied health sciences education and professional practice, ensuring competency and standardization in healthcare support professions.

Why Choose BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Superior University?
Clinical dietetics placements in CMATRH (600-bed-in-house hospital)

Clinical dietetics placements in CMATRH (600-bed-in-house hospital)

Clinical dietetics placements in CMATRH (600-bed-in-house hospital)

State-of-the-art food science and nutrition labs

State-of-the-art food science and nutrition labs

State-of-the-art food science and nutrition labs

Research opportunities in nutrition and public health

Research opportunities in nutrition and public health

Research opportunities in nutrition and public health

Community-based nutrition assessment and programme planning

Community-based nutrition assessment and programme planning

Community-based nutrition assessment and programme planning

3U1M

3U1M

3U1M - 3 Years in University, 1 Year in Market guarantees employability

Innovative Curriculum (Clinical+Digital)

Innovative Curriculum (Clinical+Digital)

Innovative Curriculum (Clinical+Digital)

Coursera

Coursera

Stanford

Stanford

NAVTTC

NAVTTC

Culinary

Culinary

Baking

Baking

Key Skills You Will Learn
Nutritional Biochemistry & Macronutrient Metabolism

Nutritional Biochemistry & Macronutrient Metabolism

Clinical Dietetics

Clinical Dietetics

Community Nutrition, Public Health & Epidemiology

Community Nutrition, Public Health & Epidemiology

Sports Nutrition, Paediatric & Maternal Dietetics

Sports Nutrition, Paediatric & Maternal Dietetics

Food Service Systems Management

Food Service Systems Management

Nutritional Counseling & Communication

Nutritional Counseling & Communication

Advanced Food Science & Product Development

Advanced Food Science & Product Development

Research Methods & Evidence-Based Practice

Research Methods & Evidence-Based Practice

Career Outcomes

Clinical Dietitian

Community Nutrition Officer

Sports Nutritionist & Wellness Coach

Food Technologist & QA Officer

Clinical Assessment Tools


  • Dietary Assessment & Nutritional Analysis
    Dietary Assessment & Nutritional Analysis
  • Body Composition Analysis
    Body Composition Analysis
  • Food Frequency Questionnaire Tools
    Food Frequency Questionnaire Tools
  • Anthropometric Measurement Equipment
    Anthropometric Measurement Equipment

Laboratory Facilities


  • Food Science & Microbiology Lab
    Food Science & Microbiology Lab
  • Culinary Lab
    Culinary Lab
  • Pathology Lab
    Pathology Lab
  • Physiology Lab
    Physiology Lab

Data Analysis & Management


  • SPSS
    SPSS
  • Nutritional Biochemistry Analysis
    Nutritional Biochemistry Analysis
  • Clinical Data Management
    Clinical Data Management

Digital & Tele-Health


  • Tele-Health
    Tele-Health
  • Digital Branding
    Digital Branding
  • Online Consultation Tools
    Online Consultation Tools

Admissions & Eligibility

Domestic Applicants

F.Sc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent with minimum 45% marks

International Applicants

F.Sc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent with minimum 45% marks

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Program Roadmap

Explore courses roadmap in BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics
CourseCredit Hours
Principles of Food Science (Theory)2
Principles of Food Science (Lab)1
Physiology - I (Theory)2
Physiology - I (Lab)1
International Relations2
Islamic Studies2
Leading with Character3
Physical Education2
Fehm-e-Quran - I1
Total Credit Hours16
CourseCredit Hours
Expository WritingC21:CC21:D303
Fundamentals of Human Nutrition3
Physiology - II (Theory)2
Physiology - II (Lab)1
Introduction to Biochemistry2
Introduction to Biochemistry (Lab)1
Applications of Information and Computer2
Applications of Information and Computer1
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan
Fehm-e-Quran - II1
Total Credit Hours16
CourseCredit Hours
Social Entrepreneurship Program3
Assessment of Nutritional Status2
Assessment of Nutritional Status1
Food Safety and Quality Management3
Anatomy (Theory)2
Anatomy (Lab)1
Quantitative Reasoning I3
Functional English3
Total Credit Hours18
CourseCredit Hours
Micronutrients in Human Nutrition3
Pakistan Studies2
Public Health Nutrition (Theory)2
Public Health Nutrition (Lab)1
Quantitative Reasoning II3
General Pathology (Theory)2
General Pathology (Lab)1
Entrepreneurship3
Total Credit Hours17
CourseCredit Hours
Meal Planning & Management (Theory)2
Meal Planning & Management (Lab)1
Dietetics-I (Theory)2
Dietetics-I (Lab)1
Nutrition and Psychology3
Food & Drug Laws3
Nutrition Through The Life Cycle3
Total Credit Hours15
CourseCredit Hours
Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals3
Food Toxins & Allergens3
Research Methodology3
Dietetics - II (Theory)2
Dietetics - II (Lab)1
Food Microbiology (Theory)2
Food Microbiology (Lab)1
Clinical Biochemistry (Theory)2
Clinical Biochemistry (Lab)1
Total Credit Hours18
CourseCredit Hours
Sports Nutrition (Theory)2
Sports Nutrition (Lab)1
Global Food Issues3
Nutritional Practices in Clinical Care2
Nutritional Practices in Clinical Care1
Nutrition Deficiency Disorders3
Research Project1/internship3
Total Credit Hours15
CourseCredit Hours
Nutrition Epidemiology3
Food Service Management3
Nutrition Care in Emergencies Cases3
Capstone Project3
Drug and Nutrient interaction3
Infant and Young Child Feeding (Theory)2
Infant and Young Child Feeding (Lab1
Total Credit Hours18

Specializations

Clinical Dietetics & Medical Nutrition Therapy
Clinical Dietetics & Medical Nutrition Therapy
Community & Public Health Nutrition
Community & Public Health Nutrition
Sports & Performance Nutrition
Sports & Performance Nutrition
Paediatric & Maternal Nutrition
Paediatric & Maternal Nutrition
Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Affairs
Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Affairs
Research & Academic Nutrition Sciences
Research & Academic Nutrition Sciences

TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY

Discover your 3C Advantage

Character


The Ethics of Nutritional Guidance — Dietary advice shapes health outcomes. Dietitians operate in a space flooded with misinformation, fad diets, and commercial nutrition products. This program builds practitioners who provide evidence-based nutritional guidance with scientific integrity — never compromising clinical accuracy for commercial sponsorship or patient preference.

Courage


The Courage to Challenge Nutritional Myths — Changing deeply held dietary beliefs is one of the hardest challenges in clinical practice. Students are trained to communicate scientific evidence clearly, challenge misinformation with compassion, and advocate for dietary behaviour change even when patients are resistant.

Competence


Clinical & Community Nutrition Competence — Students build hands-on competence in dietary assessment, anthropometric measurement, medical nutrition therapy, disease-specific dietary planning, sports nutrition programming, and community nutrition assessment — producing dietitians capable of delivering evidence-based nutritional care across all clinical and community settings.

FAQs

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