Candidates with an MS/MPhil or equivalent degree in nutrition or a related discipline are eligible to apply (candidates with a BS in Nutrition & Dietetics/ Home Economics with Nutrition major will be preferred). 

1. Appearance in Ziauddin University Entrance Test is mandatory for all applicants, who  wish to seek admission in PhD programme  
2. The test shall comprise of the following sections: 

Section-I Nutrition 70% 

Section-II English 15% 

Section-III Analytical Reasoning 15% 

iii. Candidates will be required to score at least 60% marks in each section to be eligible for  consideration for provisional admission.

iv. If a candidate has already qualified for the International (subject) GRE/GAT/NTS, he/she will  be exempted from the subject test component. The validity of International (subject) GRE  is 5 years and NTS/GAT is for two years. The passing score of GRE minimum is 60% and  that of NTS/GAT is 60%. However, the candidate has to appear in interview. 

INTERVIEW 

To complete the admissions process, all students who pass the Ziauddin University Entrance Test must show up in person for an interview with the College of Human Nutrition & Dietetics. 

ADMISSION TIMELINE 

Application acceptance: July 1 to October 16, 2024 

Entrance Test: October 19, 2024 

Interview: October 24, 2024 

Class commencement: January 01, 2025

A maximum of 12 Credit Hour courses can be taken in one semester. A minimum of 18 credit hours (two semesters) of the coursework will be required to be completed by those who have done MS/M.Phil. in Human Nutrition & Dietetics.