Program Overview
The MS in Human Nutrition and Dietetics program is designed to provide advanced knowledge and practical expertise in nutritional sciences. It equips graduates with analytical, research, and communication skills to assess dietary needs, design therapeutic diets, and promote community health through evidence-based nutrition practices.
About Program
Students in this program engage in specialized study of clinical nutrition, community health, metabolism, and food science. With guidance from expert faculty, they learn to evaluate nutritional status across life stages, apply therapeutic nutrition in disease management, and analyze the social and cultural implications of food. Emphasis is placed on research, critical thinking, and continuous professional development.
The MS HND program at Riphah International University, Faisalabad, prepares graduates for careers in healthcare, academia, research, and industry. It emphasizes ethical responsibility, scientific innovation, and leadership, ensuring students are well-positioned to address nutrition-related challenges in both local and global contexts.
Program Type
Total Credit Hours
System
Program Duration
Program Modality
Program Offerings
Programme Structure & Course Plan:
Year 1 (Sem I-II)
| SEMESTER - 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| BCPL-701 | Biochemistry and Physiology of Human Nutrition | 3(2-1) |
| RAD-701 | Recent Advances in Dietetics | 3(3-0) |
| MDNC-701 | Maternal and Pediatric Nutrition | 3(2-1) |
| SENC-701 | Sports and Exercise Nutrition | 3(2-1) |
| SEMESTER - 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| CCNC-701 | Critical Care Nutrition | 3(2+1) |
| ACNC-701 | Advanced Clinical Nutrition | 3(2+1) |
| LTNL-701 | Laboratory Techniques in Nutrition | 3(2+1) |
| BRML-701 | Advanced Biostatistics and Research Methodologies | 3(2+1) |
Year 2 (Sem III-IV)
| SEMESTER - 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| NFF-701 | Nutraceutical and Functional Foods | 3(3-0) |
| UR-711 | Professional Ethics-I | 2(2-0) |
| SEMESTER - 4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit | |
| RTHP-701 | Research Thesis | 6(0-6) | |
Eligibility Criteria
For Pakistani Nationals
- 16 years of education with a minimum CGPA of 2.0/4.0 or 50% marks in the annual system in one of the following fields: B.Sc. (Hons.) Human Nutrition and Dietetics, B.Sc. (Hons.) Human Nutrition, BS (Hons.) Nutrition and Dietetics, BS Food Science and Nutrition, B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Sciences and Human Nutrition, Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics (DND), BS/B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Economics (Food and Nutrition), B.Sc. (Hons.) Nutrition.
- Admission is based on academic qualification, an entry test, and interview. A minimum of 60% cumulative score is required to qualify.
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RIU – Faisalabad Campus
Contact:
- +92 41 111 111 002
- +92 337 7526363
- contact@riphahfsd.edu.pk