PROGRAM

B.Sc (Hons.)

Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Prospectus

2020

NISHTAR MEDICAL

UNIVERSITY MULTAN

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INDEX

Section Page #

Disclaimer 12

Vice Chancellor’s Message 13

Registrar’s Message 14

Chairman / Dean Message 15

About Multan 16

Introduction Nishtar Medical University Multan 17

Faculty 34

Introduction Program Human Nutrition & Dietetics 35

Scheme of Studies 37

Code of Conduct 40

Number of Seats & Fee Structure 41

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Ch. Muhammad Sarwar

Chancellor

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Dr. Yasmin Rashid

Health Minister & Pro-Chancellor

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Prof. Dr. Ahmad Ijaz Masood Vice Chancellor

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Prof. Dr. Waqar Rabbani Registrar

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Prof. Dr. Khalid Qureshi Controller Examination

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Prof. Dr. Nasreen Siddique Chairman / Dean Program

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Prof. Dr. Salma Tanveer Clinical Director Program

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Dr. Ghulam Abbas Associate Professor Convener Program

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DISCLAIMER

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this Prospectus. The

University accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions. This Prospectus provides information

and should not be taken as binding on the University. The University reserves the right in every case

at its discretion and for any reason to introduce changes to the information given including the

addition, withdrawal or restructuring of courses, rules, policies, fees, or other matters.

The prospectus is issued on the express condition that it shall not form part of any contract between

the University and any student.

Admission to the University is subject to the requirement that the student will comply with the

University’s registration procedures. Students will duly observe the Charter, Statutes, Ordinances

and Regulations of the University.

The Prospectus has been published by the Prospectus Committee appointed by the University

Authorities.

Prof. Dr. Nasreen Siddique

Chairman/ Dean,

Human Nutrition & Dietetics

HOD Community Medicine

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VICE CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE

Dear Students,

I am pleased to welcome you to Nishtar Medical University, Multan. This University was

established with the primary aim to serve the ailing community and to provide education in various

faculties of health and other branches of knowledge, make provisions for research and development

and service to the society. I must say that the University is making steady progress and achieving all

its objectives based on its vision to strive for academic excellence and build knowledge-based

economy. Today, I feel very pleased to inform that the University is on right track of development

and in addition to making all faculties functional. Further, we have created a strong sense of

promoting an innovative research culture where scientific dreams will be transformed into reality. I

believe that, the University is truly shaping up to play a pivotal role in the health-based economic

development of the country. During the short span of its existence, the University has escalated its existing academic programs

while offering new degree / bachelor at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Another inventive

program being started from this year is B.S. (Hons.) Human Nutrition and Dietetics, a joint degree

program with Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture, Multan. The program is designed

to produce the experts of nutrition and dietetics for providing better healthy lifestyle to the society. Once again, I wish to welcome all new students who would join this University, appreciate them for

making the right choice, and assure them that they will be provided with all required facilities and an

environment conducive to professional learning and achieving their aims successfully.

Prof. Dr. Ahmad Ijaz Masood

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REGISTRAR’S MESSAGE

As a Registrar of Nishtar Medical University, Multan, it is my privilege to welcome you to this

prestigious institution. I am very happy to mention that Nishtar Medical University has been

persistently maintaining the standards of medical education and personality development since

decades. By the virtue of its uncompromising commitment to the cause of quality education, untiring

efforts and sheer dedication to the purpose, Nishtar has become a name of trust and excellence in the

medical field. Our mission is to nurture a diverse and inclusive community dedicated to alleviating

suffering and improving health and wellbeing for all through excellence in teaching and learning.

I feel really proud to state that doctors we produce here at Nishtar Medical University are always

commendable in their fields. The performances of many alumni are recognized internationally,

which is quite assuring and a matter of great satisfaction. The dedication and professionalism of

teachers and the positive aspiration of students over here are the two twin pillars upon which the

success of Nishtar Medical University truly rests. We have strong teaching faculty and their devotion

towards their profession is quite amazing. We are fully conscious of the responsibility which we

have accepted. We shall never fail the parents and the students of the trust they have rested upon our

shoulders. We prefer to act on the wise dictum that secret of education lies in respecting the pupil. With its vast reservoir of talents, extensive network of affiliates and commitment to problem solving,

Nishtar Medical University is uniquely positioned to steer education and research in direction that

will benefit local, national and global communities.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Waqar Rabbani

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CHAIRMAN / DEAN MESSAGE

My Dear Students

I am fully convinced that you are the bright future of a prosperous Pakistan. If you want a thriving

Pakistan, then it has to be a knowledge based Pakistan. You therefore enter the University to seek

knowledge and leave to disseminate knowledge. In today’s world high expectations and demands are

placed on the shoulders of youth. The 21st

century calls for new approaches to learning, innovative

thinking, the acquisition of specific knowledge not just about the discipline that they belong to but

also about the environment, health and citizenship, and the promotion of ethical values and attitudes.

In our rapidly changing and interdependent world, the universities not only have to ensure that

students acquire solid skills in basic subjects, but also that they become responsible local and global

citizens, at ease with new technologies and able to make informed decisions about health, the

environment and other local and global challenges. Going global is the recipe to international peace,

harmony and prosperity. Furthermore, remember one thing; education and all its forms crown those

who nurture her. A character building is an important aspect of education. It is our social capital.

Strength of character includes faith, discipline, tolerance, patience, sharing, caring and compassion.

Development of these qualities in our institutions will help us reduce trust deficit and indolence

which prevails in our society today. Let us therefore, work together to build knowledge based prosperous Pakistan.

Chairman & Dean Prof. Dr. Nasreen Siddique

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ABOUT MULTAN

Multan, the city of saints, has been a center of learning, culture and civilization for centuries. It is one of the

oldest living cities of the world. Its original name as described by Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese traveller, who

visited the city in October 641 A.D., was ‘Mulo-san-pu-lu’, which is believed to be a translation of

‘Mulasthana-Pura’. Al-Beruni, who came to South Asia in 1015 A.D. along with his Master Sultan Mahmud

Ghaznavi, writes about the town as ‘Mulatana’. He visited Multan the same year and recorded that Multan

was originally called ‘Kasyapapura, then Hansapura, then Bhagapura, then Sambapura and then Mulasthana.

Sir Gen. Alexander Cunningham, after conducting excavations in the old fort in 1853 A.D. and 1864 A.D.,

further adds to these names those of ‘Prahladapura and Adysthana’. The first recorded event in the history is

the invasion of Alexander the Great in February 325 B.C.

Several other important historians visited Multan including Masudi (915 A.D.), Istakhri (951 A.D.) and Ibn

Batuta (1334 A.D.) and they all wrote about the social, cultural and educational activities in Multan. Multan’s

importance has always been acknowledged and it has always maintained its distinguished and honorable

position among the cities of this region. The city (740 ft. above sea level) is located almost in the center of Pakistan. It is at a distance of

approximately 950 km from Karachi and 630 km from Islamabad, right on the main highway and about six

kilometers from the mighty Chenab, in a bend created by the five confluent rivers. The vast plain of Multan

Division is dissected by rivers, canals and narrow water channels, forming an ideal agricultural base for the

economic development of the region.

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NISHTAR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Introduction

Multan the city of saints and shrines got the first medical institution of Southern Punjab in

1951. It was named after Sardar Abdul Rab Nishtar, the then Governor of the province of Punjab.

The construction of attached hospital started in 1953 and the same year, Nishtar Hospital started

working with 80 beds. Dr. M.J. Bhutta was appointed as the first principal of the college.

Located on the western side of the city, the college is housed in a traditional building with its

campus spreading over an area of 125 acres. The campus houses basic sciences, departments, lecturer

halls, demonstration rooms, dissection hall, assembly hall, library and a canteen. The main building

symbolizes Islamic architecture with central quadrangle. Adequate accommodation and sports

facilities for both male and female students are available in the campus.

This esteemed institution has produced some of the most brilliant and eminent medical

professionals of the country. Attached Nishtar Hospital has developed into a mega tertiary care

hospital with 1700 beds and more than 3100 staff members, rendering valuable health services not

only for the 70 lac population of Multan District but for whole of the Southern Punjab the provinces

of Baluchistan and KPK. The college and the attached teaching hospital are not only providing

excellent teaching facilities and medical education to the students from all over Pakistan but also

from abroad. The department of Medical Education (DME) was established in 2006 and regularly

organizing academic activites including seminars, workshop etc., for the addition it has been

organizing CME activities for the general practioners and doctors in community.

Full Name : Nishtar Medical University Multan

Acronym : NMU, Multan

Motto : Service & Discipline

Colour : Red & Green

Established : 1951

Number of Enrolled Students : 1625

Academic Staff : 117

Total Campus Area : 125 Acres

Vice Chancellor : Prof. Dr. Ahmad Ijaz Masood

Attached Teaching Hospital : Nishtar Hospital Multan (1700 Beds)

Number of Hostels for Female : 03

Number of Hostels for Male : 04

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College Annual Magazine : Nishtar

Alumni : Nishtar Alumni North of America

Postal Address : Gilani Colony Nishtar Road, Multan

Phone : +92-61-9200231-7

Fax : +92-61-9200227

E-mail : admission@nmu.edu.pk

Website : www.nmu.edu.pk

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FACULTY

Name Designation

Prof. Dr. Ahmad Ijaz Masood Vice Chancellor NMU Multan

Prof. Dr. Ghulam Mustafa Dean & Prof. of Medicine NMU Multan

Prof. Dr. Nasreen Siddique Dean, Allied Health Sciences & Research

HOD. of Community Medicine, NMU Multan.

Prof. Dr. Khalid Usman Dean, Basic Health Sciences HOD Pathology NMU Multan

Prof. Dr. Salma Tanveer Professor of Medicine NMU Multan

Prof. Dr. Waqar Rabbani Prof. of Pediatrics NMU Multan

Prof. Dr. M. Azam Khan Prof. of Pediatrics NMU Multan

Prof. Dr. Zahra Nazish Prof. of Medicine NMU Multan

Prof. Dr. Shahid Habib Ansari HOD Biochemistry NMU Multan

Asso. Prof. Dr. Naeem Ullah HOD Psychiatry NMU Multan

Asso. Prof. Dr. Ilyas Anjum HOD Anatomy NMU Multan

Asso. Prof. Dr. Abdul Jabbar HOD Pharmacology NMU Multan

Asst. Prof. Dr. Hamid HOD Physiology NMU Multan

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HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS Introduction

Balanced diet and proper nutrition are the cornerstones of a healthy nation. At national level, various nutrition

care policies are under practice to tackle the menace of lifestyle related disorders through nutrition education.

Purposely, educational institutes and teaching hospitals can play a crucial role in the development of human

resource with a vision to improve the public health status. In this connection, the current effort for the shared

degree program between MNS-UAM and NMUM will be a pragmatic approach. The human nutrition and

dietetics degree is designed to provide students the scientific skills and knowledge of improving and

sustaining human health through nutrition and diet control. Human health can be improved and protected

from various disorders through providing balanced diet as per their nutritional requirements. Furthermore,

there are many disorders which may be avoided/cured through managing nutrition and diet of the people. The four years BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics (HND), a Joint degree program by MNS-UAM and

NMUM, is designed to produce the experts of nutrition and dietetics for providing better healthy lifestyle to

the society through managing diets. The young individuals who have completed twelve years education with

pre-medical background would be eligible for admission in this degree program. Accordingly, candidates for

this program will be carefully screened through a rigorous and effective admission process. By the end of this

degree, graduates will be able to explain the significance of diet and preventive measures for nutrition-related

ailments. Mission:

Department’s mission is to equip and prepare young minds for challenges of global food safety and

Nutrition.

To provide quality education at undergraduate and graduate levels, and develop cutting edge

techniques to meet the national and global challenges of food security, and human nutrition.

Provision of healthy, friendly, safe and congenial educational environment for students is the

main edge of the NMU Multan Learning Outcomes

The graduates will be able to:

Assess the impact of a public policy position on nutrition and dietetics.

Critically discuss current issues in human nutrition and analytically appraise the validity

and applicability of new investigative research.

Explain the inherent conceptual and methodological problems and the evidence describing the role

of nutrition in human health and disease.

Demonstrate an understanding of the methods for acquiring and interpreting information about

diet and nutritional status, in specified groups or individuals.

Discuss the impact of health care policy and different health care delivery systems on food and

nutrition services.

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Develop their career as professional nutritionist/dietician to provide awareness and services to

the society.

Structure of HND Shared Degree Program

a). The HND shared Degree Program is of 4-year duration degree, spread over 8 regular

semesters.

b). Nature of Degree

The courses relevant to Food Science will be taught by faculty from MNS-UAM and the courses

related to medical sciences will be taught by the faculty from NMUM with mutual understanding.

The general courses will be taught by the faculty from relevant Department either from MNS-UAM

or from NMUM. Depending upon the number of courses in each semester, the students will spend 2-3

days at MNSUAM and remaining 2-3 days at NMUM and time table will be adjusted accordingly. All

students will spend internship period at designated hospitals of NMUM or at any private hospital. The

final internship presentations of all students will be evaluated by a committee consisting of faculty

from both organizations.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum eligibility criteria for admission will be at least 60% marks in F.Sc. Pre-Medical.

Candidates from A-level will also be eligible for admission however they must have knowledge of

biology.

Admission

It will be a shared degree program with Nishtar Medical University, Multan (NMUM) and MNS-

University of Agriculture, Multan (MNS-UAM). Admission will be open for male and females. The

merit for admission will be determined through FSc and Matriculation marks as well as interview.

The weightage of academic record will be 90% and 10% marks will be for interview. The weightage

of academic record will be further divided into a ratio of 70% and 30% for FSc and Matric,

respectively. The interviews will be conducted by a committee approved by the Vice Chancellor. For

candidates from A-Level, 25% quota will be reserved which can be converted into open merit in case

of non-availability of candidates from A-Level.

Other Regulations

In addition to above mentioned regulations, all other statues and regulations implemented by

NMUM and MNS-UAM for undergraduate degree programs will be applicable to this degree

program in the same spirit.

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Scheme of Studies

Course No. Title of Course Credit

Hours

1st Semester

ENG -301 Composition and Communication Skills 3(3-0) CC

CS-301 Computer Science and Information Technology 2(0-2) FC

HND-301 Micronutrients in Human Nutrition 3(3-0) FC

HND-303 Assessment of Nutritional Status 3(2-1) MC

HND-305 Macronutrients in Human Nutrition 3(3-0) FC

HND-307 Metabolism of Nutrients 2(2-0) MC

PHYSIO-301 Human Physiology-I 3(2-1) FC

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2nd Semester

SSH-302 Pakistan Studies 2(2-0) CC

STAT-302 Introductory Statistics 2(2-0) CC

SOC-302 Fundamentals of Sociology/Behavior 3(3-0) GC

BIOCHEM-302 Clinical Biochemistry 3(1-2) GC

PHYSIO-302 Human Physiology-II 3(2-1) FC

HND-302 Public Health Nutrition 3(2-1) MC

HND-304 Nutritional Deficiency Disorders 3(3-0) MC

UAM-301 Social and Religious Tolerance 2(2-0) Audit

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3rd Semester

IS-401/SSH-402 Islamic Studies/Ethics (for Foreigners / Non-Muslims) 3(3-0) CC

BIOTECH-401 Basics of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 2(2-0) GC

FST-419 Food laws and regulations 3(3-0) MC

ANAT-401 Human Anatomy 3(2-1) FC

PHARM-401 Pharmacology-I 3(3-0) MC

HND-401 Nutrition and Psychology/Behavior 3(3-0) MC

HND-403 Preventive Nutrition 3(3-0) MC

UAM-302 Citizenship Education and Community Engagement 3(2-1) Audit

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4th Semester

FST-402 Essentials of Food Science and Technology 3(2-1) FC

PATH-402 General Human Pathology 3(2-1) FC

PHARM-402 Pharmacology-II 3(2-1) MC

HND-402 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle 3(3-0) MC

HND-404 Nutritional Immunology 3(3-0) MC

HND-406 Nutrition Epidemiology 3(3-0) MC

HND-408 Nutrition Policies and Programs 3(3-0) MC

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5th Semester

FST-501 Principles of Human Nutrition 3(3-0) FC

FST-503 Food Microbiology 3(2-1) GC

FST-511 Food Analysis and Sensory Evaluation 3(2-1) GC

HND-501 Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals 3(3-0) MC

HND-503 Nutritional Education and Awareness 3(2-1) FC

HND-505 Nutrition Through Social Protection 2(2-0) MC

HND-507 Dietetics-I 3(2-1) MC

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6th Semester

HND-502 Dietetics-II 3(2-1) MC

HND-504 Drug-Nutrient Interactions 2(2-0) MC

HND-506 Food Supplements 2(2-0) MC

HND-508 Research Methods in Nutrition 3(1-2) MC

HND-510 Meal Planning and Management 3(2-1) MC

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Elective

HND-512 Water safety in Developing World 3(2-1) EC

HND-514 Food Toxins and Allergens 3(3-0) EC

HND-516 Sports Nutrition 3(2-1) EC

FST-502 Food Chemistry 3(3-0) EC

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7th Semester

FST-619 Food Safety and Quality Management 2(2-0) GC

HND-601 Dietetics-III 3(2-1) MC

HND-603 Nutritional Practices in Clinical Care 3(2-1) MC

HND-605 Global Food Issues 3(3-0) MC

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Elective

HND-607 Nutrition in Emergencies 3(3-0) EC

HND-609 Genetically Modified Foods and Food Diversification 3(3-0) EC

HND-611 Infant and Young Child Feeding 3(2-1) EC

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8th Semester

HND-602 Internship/Project 6(0-6) MC

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Total Credit Hours = 141

Where: FC = Foundation Course, MC = Major Course, EC = Elective Course, GC = General Course, CC =

Compulsory Course

The courses related to medical sciences will be taken by the faculty from Nishtar Medical University and

Remaining will be taken by the faculty from MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan with mutual

understanding.

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CODE OF CONDUCT

The administrations oversee the code of conduct, discipline, dress code and education

performance. There is chairperson of student affairs. The Chairman / Dean can be

approached as appropriate regarding question or educational matters, any breach of

discipline, and referrals for electives, and advice about leave of absence or leave for

medical reasons. All faculty members are also responsible for maintaining all aspects

of discipline. Breaches of the university code of conduct are routinely referred to the

committee and disciplinary action is taken as it deems appropriate.

1. Dress Code: -

Male Students

Casual Trousers

Jeans (Plain Blue) without an Images, Graphics and Write ups

Casual Shirts (Half / Full Sleeves)

T Shirts without any messages, images, graphics and write ups

Casual shoes or joggers with socks

Shalwar Qameez with shoes (only on Friday)

Suit / combination

White Coat with Blue Collar & Cuff / pullovers / sweaters / jackets in winter

Female Students:

Shalwar Qameez

Hijab, Abaya, Chaddar etc

Full length jeans with long shirt / kurta (knee length)

Light jewelry and light makeup

Shoes, sandals, and joggers

Dupatta / scarf is compulsory with all dresses

Note: Students should wear White Coat with Blue Collar & Cuff during

classes, hospital rotations and other wise as appropriate

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Personal Behavior:

Your personal behavior at all times should reflect that you are an educated person who

is aiming to develop good professional conduct. Please remember to greet your

teachers and fellow students as is commensurate with religion and the norms dictated

by our society. Politeness should be your guideline. Tidiness and cleanliness must be

adhered to at all times. Please do not litter the University premises. If you see any

litter, please pick it up and dispose of it in a litter bin. Rowdy and abusive behavior is

to be avoided at all costs. Please report to the Dean or your mentor or a senior faculty

member, if you have experienced such behavior. Men and women will be working

closely together in NMU. Be polite and considerate. You should never use gender as

basis of teasing or abuse. Violence against students, faculty and staff will be dealt with

severity. Ethnic or religious intolerance will not be tolerated at all. Politeness towards

auxiliary and support staff is expected at all times.

Punctuality:

Please be prompt and punctual. Classes will start on time. A teacher may choose to

mark you absent if you come late to class. Punctuality is also expected from you in the

practical classes, demonstrations. If your teaching involves a patient then punctuality

is very important because this person, who is ill, has done you the courtesy of

allowing you to learn from their suffering. Punctuality also means being on time when

using college transport. Do not keep other people waiting.

There will be no relaxation for students who are absent. Please inform your parents of

this and make your travel arrangements accordingly. Avoid taking leave for personal

reasons like weddings during the academic year.

Attendance Requirements = 75%

Number of Seats = 35

Fee

1st semester

Subsequent semesters

45000/-

40000/-