Masters in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
MS in Human Nutrition & Dietetics is specifically designed as a weekend programme to meet the needs of working professionals. The minimum duration for a master’s programme is 1.5 years and the maximum is 4 years.
Masters-HND: Minimum duration for Masters program is 1.5 years and maximum 4 years.
The year of study is scheduled as follows:
First Semester:
Commencement of Regular Classes (Monday, 15th January 2024)
Mid-Term Examinations (Monday, 18th March 2024)
Final Examinations (Wednesday, 15th May 2024)
Link Road Site: EDUCATION CITY, Link Road, Gadap Town, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan
- Clinical Dietitians- Nutritionists
- Nutrition Educationists
- Public Health Nutritionists
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics Researcher and Scientist
- Nutrition experts in media
ADMISSION TIMELINE
Application acceptance: July 1 to October 16, 2024
Entrance Test: October 19, 2024
Interview: October 24, 2024
Class commencement: January 01, 2025
Minimum 30 [(24 Credit Hours course work + 6 Credit Hours dissertation) or (30 credit hours coursework)].
Course Work Only Option | Coursework + Thesis Option | |
Number of semesters | Three semesters (minimum) | Three semesters (minimum) |
Programme Credit hours | 30 (Min) | 30 (Min) |
No. of Courses | Core: 04 | Core: 04 |
Elective: 06 | Elective: 04 | |
Coursework Credit Hrs. | 30 | 24 |
Thesis/Internship C Hrs. | 0 | 6 |
Total CH | 30 | 30 |
Credits allowed per semester | 12 (max) in Spring/Fall 03 (max) in Summer (for deficiency/repeat course only) | 12 (max) in Spring/ Fall 03 max) in Summer (for deficiency/repeat course only) |
Candidates with a BS in Human Nutrition & Dietetics/BS in Home Economics (Nutrition major) or any equivalent degree are eligible to apply for admission. Candidates from the relevant disciplines will have to study the preparatory/deficiency courses in one semester prescribed by the college to enhance their knowledge about the field.
The candidate should pass the University admission test equivalent to GRE/HAT general with a passing score of 50% or GRE/HAT General/Equivalent tests conducted by testing bodies’ accredited by HEC, with a passing score of 50%.
The University’s GAT test comprises the following sections:
- Verbal Reasoning (English)
- Quantitative Reasoning (Mathematics)
III. Analytical Reasoning (Logic)
To complete the admissions process, all students who pass the Ziauddin University Entrance exam and are exempt will need to show up for an interview with the College of Human Nutrition & Dietetics.
Course Work for Masters:
Minimum 30 [(24 Credit Hours course work + 6 Credit Hours dissertation) or (30 credit hours coursework)].
Course Work Only Option | Coursework + Thesis Option | |
Number of semesters | Three semesters (minimum) | Three semesters (minimum) |
Programme Credit hours | 30 (Min) | 30 (Min) |
No. of Courses | Core: 04 | Core: 04 |
Elective: 06 | Elective: 04 | |
Coursework Credit Hrs. | 30 | 24 |
Thesis/Internship C Hrs. | 0 | 6 |
Total CH | 30 | 30 |
Credits allowed per semester | 12 (max) in Spring/Fall 03 (max) in Summer (for deficiency/repeat course only) | 12 (max) in Spring/ Fall 03 max) in Summer (for deficiency/repeat course only) |
Semester 1 | Tuition Fee | 151,750 |
Admission Fee | 25,000 | |
Examination Fee | 5,000 | |
Enrolment Fee | 5,000 | |
Laboratory Fee | 5,000 | |
Documentation Fee | 5,000 | |
Security Deposit | 15,000 | |
Total | 211,750 |
