Bachelor of Nutrition (Bsc Nutrition)
The Ruth Pfau College of Nutrition Sciences takes an interdisciplinary approach to the BSc Nutritional Science Degree. We understand that nutritionist create and translate food science research into advice and policy for their clients. This is why it is significant that these students develop critical thinking, effective communication, and understand core concepts of nutrition. We at RCNS chase educational excellence with help of all-rounder faculty and an all-encompassing curriculum that offers answers to the modern issues in the nutritional sciences.
LMDC offers all its students a safe and learning conducive environment so that students in our nutrition degree program (equivalent to BS human nutrition and dietetics) can explore the link between diet, disease, health, and optimal performance. We believe in providing transferable skills to our students that can serve them well in their professional careers as nutritional advisors. LMDC is focused on transforming the contents, methodology of teaching and technological resources at par with the national and international standards.
Here is why you should choose the Ruth Pfau College of Nutrition Sciences at LMDC for your BSc nutrition degree.
- Practical Learning
- Distinguished Faculty
- Resource-Rich Institute
Duration | Start Date | Program Type |
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Full-time: 4 years | Flexible start dates | BSc Nutritional Science |
Nutritional Science Degree Structure
The nutritional sciences program at RCNS offers one of the most comprehensive undergraduate educational programs in Pakistan. The program was designed so that students can get trained in broad and general aspects of food science and nutrition. One of the aim behind the degree program has been to let students understand the concept of research and prepare them for postgraduate work in nutritional sciences and for the job market. The subjects under focus are microbiology, physiology, food safety, quality management, pathology, food analysis and meal planning.
Here are the details of all BSs nutritional sciences subjects for the four years of the program.
Semester | Year | Subject Breakdown | Credit Hours |
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1 | First Year | Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry & Genetics English Islamiat Introduction to Computers | 4 3 3 3 2 3 |
2 | First Year | Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry & Genetics English Pakistan Studies Introduction to Nutrition Sciences | 4 3 3 3 2 3 |
3 | Second Year | Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry & Genetics English Biostatistics Principles of Human Nutrition | 3 3 2 3 3 3 |
4 | Second Year | Behavioral Sciences Biostatistics Intro to Food Science Developmental Nutrition Sociology Nutrigenomics | 3 3 3 3 2 3 |
5 | Third Year | Pathology & Microbiology Nutrition Education Food Toxicology & Safety Food Processing & Preservation Supervised Clinical Practice Patient Safety Meal Management | 3 2 3 3 3 1 2 |
6 | Third Year | Pathology Microbiology Food Laws & Regulations Community Nutrition Virology & Parasitology Supervised Clinical Practice Dietetics | 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 |
7 | Fourth Year | Professional Practice (Law, Ethics & Administration) Nutrition & Exercise Physiology Nutrients & Drug Interaction Community Project Dietetics Critical Care & Emergency Nutrition Supervised Clinical Practice | 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 |
8 | Fourth Year | Scientific Inquiry & Research Methodology Research project Public Health Nutrition Dietetics Supervised Clinical Practice | 3 6 3 3 3 |
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