Ziauddin University

College of Human Nutrition & Dietetics

College of Human Nutrition & Dietetics

The College of Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Ziauddin University aims to provide quality education in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, transforming students into internationally competent professionals. The department was established in 2020 and now has grown and evolved to become a full-fledged college. Notably, the College of Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Ziauddin University is the only institute in Karachi offering MS & PhD programmes in the discipline of Human Nutrition & Dietetics. 

Vision

To serve as a Centre of Excellence (Institute) for Education and Research for High-Quality Human Nutrition Care in Pakistan and Low-Income Countries. 

Mission

To establish internationally comparable education programmes in Human Nutrition and Dietetics,  supported by research for evidence-based solutions. Collaborate with industry for nutrition promoting products/services and engage stakeholders for projects promoting healthy lifestyles. 

Cdr Rabia Anwer TI(M) RD

Principal,
College of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
MSPH, MSc Food and Nutrition, RDN

Dr Nilofer Fatimi Safdar

Professor of Nutrition & Dietetics,
Director Research & Grants
PhD, (USA), M.S (USA) M.Sc., (Pakistan) RDN

Ms Al Ayesha Farooq

UG Coordinator/ Assistant Professor
MSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition

Dr. Musarrat Jahan

Assistant Professor
PhD (Biochemistry), MSc & BSC (H) in Biochemistry

Dr. Faiza Sheikh

PG Coordinator/Assistant Professor
PhD (Food Science & Technology), MSc & BSC in Food Science & Technology

Prof. Dr. Khursheed Hashmi

Professor
PhD (Microbiology), MPhil, MSc & BSC in Microbiology

Ms Kiran Naz

Lecturer
MSPH, BS in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

M/S Warda Qamar

Internship Coordinator/ Lecturer
PG diploma in dietetics

Ms Summaiya Iqbal

Lecturer
MS Human Nutrition and Dietetics