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Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics

Accredited by Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)
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About Program Eligibility Criteria Fee Structure Scheme of Studies How to apply

The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics is a four-year professional degree focused on the science of food, nutrition, and its impact on human health. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical training in clinical nutrition, community health, and food service management. Students learn to assess nutritional needs and develop diet plans for individuals and groups. BS Nutrition & Dietetics graduates play a key role in promoting healthy lifestyles and managing diet-related diseases. Career opportunities include roles as clinical dietitians, nutrition consultants, public health nutritionists, and food service managers in hospitals, wellness centers, and NGOs.

Minimum Duration in Years Total Number of Semesters Maximum Duration in Years Credit
Hours		 Minimum CGPA Required
4 8 8 142 2.0

Program Educational Objectives (PEO’s):

To abreast the students with a deep understanding of Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology and Biochemistry especially relevant to the field of nutrition and dietetics which is intake of food, its absorption, assimilation and utilization by the human body.

To impart the student the knowledge of good nutrition important for the normal growth, development, delaying aging, healthy pregnancy outcomes, maintaining a healthy body and reducing the risks of chronic diseases leading to overall health of wellbeing.

To develop the fundamental education of nutrition in order to help the individuals to establish food habits and practices that are consistent with the nutritional needs of the body and adopted to the cultural patterns and food resources in the area in which they live.

To prepare the graduates for leaderships roles and continuous professional developments in the field of nutrition, engaging themselves in research, education and advocacy.

To enhance the students understanding of professional and ethical standards, emphasizing patients' safety, quality assurance and effective communication within the nutrition and dietetic team.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates will be able to demonstrate the knowledge of human structure, its functions, intake of food, digestion, its absorption, assimilation, utilization and disease process.

Graduates will exhibit the knowledge regarding nutritional assessment techniques, skills and attitude necessary to diagnose health problems due to consumption of non-optimal quantities of the nutrients.

Graduates will grasp the knowledge about the microbial contamination of foods and factors effecting the growth of microorganisms leading to food born infections, intoxications and role of probiotics in our daily life.

Graduates will adhere to the highest ethical standards demonstrating professionalism, effective communication and commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Graduates will play leadership role in the field of nutrition and dietetics, engaging themselves in continuous learning, research and advance proposal in the field to improve patient outcome.

Eligibility

  • Candidates with F.Sc (Pre-Medical) or A-Levels with equivalency certificate from IBCC Islamabad with at least 60% marks are eligible to apply.
  • Candidates with a Diploma in the relevant field with at least 60% marks in the annual system or 3.00 CGPA on the scale of 4.00 in the semester system, duly registered by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Medical Faculty with equivalency certificate from IBCC Islamabad are eligible to apply.
  • Candidates will have to appear in an entry test to be conducted by any Registered Testing Agency or University.
  • Candidates will appear in an interview to be conducted by the University.

Documents Required
  • Matric DMC and Secondary School Certificate
  • Intermediate DMC & Provisional Certificate, and Higher Secondary School Certificate
  • Equivalency Certificate from IBCC (For A Level/Other than BISE students)
  • Bachelors DMC/Transcript and Bachelors Degree
  • Applicant CNIC / Form B
  • Father/Guardian CNIC
  • Domicile
  • 04 Recent Passport size Photographs (Light Blue Background)
  • NOC from previous University (for Migration/Transfer Cases)
  • Original Transcript from previous University (for Migration/Transfer Cases)

Program Duration (Years) 4
No. of Semesters 8
Admission Fee (One Time) 10,000
Semester Enrollment/Exam Fee 20,000
Tuition Fee (Per Semester) 59,400
Security Deposit (Refundable) 10,000
Surgical/Clinical Training Fee 11,000
Semester 1 Fee (At Admission) 99,400
Semester 2 Fee 79,400
Semester 3 Fee 79,400
Semester 4 Fee 79,400
Semester 5 Fee 90,400
Semester 6 Fee 90,400
Semester 7 Fee 90,400
Semester 8 Fee 79,400
Total Program Fee 688,200

Scheme of Studies as per Prospectus 2024-25

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Semester 8

Elective

Procedure to Apply In-Person

  • Visit the Admission Office located at the Main Campus in Peshawar.
  • Obtain the Admission Form from the Admission Office.
  • Carefully and accurately complete all sections of the Admission Form.
  • Attach all the required documents and submit the form at the Admission Office.

Procedure to Apply Online

  1. Visit the website: form.suit.edu.pk.
  2. Sign up on the Online Admission Portal by providing the required information.
  3. Sign in to your account using the credentials you created during sign-up.
  4. Browse through the available programs and select the one you wish to apply for.
  5. Fill in your personal details accurately.
  6. Provide all necessary educational information.
  7. Upload clear and readable copies of the required documents.
  8. Download and print the Admission Processing Fee Challan.
  9. Submit the fee at your nearest JS Bank Branch (branch details are available on the portal).
  10. Upload a copy of the paid fee receipt to the portal.
  11. Carefully preview all the entered information and documents.
  12. Submit your application once you are sure everything is correct.

Contact Information

Sarhad University of Science & IT, Main Campus

Hayatabad Link Road, Ring Road Peshawar

+92-91-5230931
ahs@suit.edu.pk

Mon – Fri 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.

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