Program Mission
“The program BS in Human Nutrition & Dietetics aims to serve the community through promoting academically and culturally diverse environment based on improved nutrition status through judicious intake of food, thus increased awareness about improved food choices at national as well as international level”
Program Vision
“Promoting wellness through evidence-based personalized nutrition”
"Welcome to the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics! As the Head of Department at Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur. I am delighted to introduce you to our vibrant community of students, academics, and professionals dedicated to advancing the science and practice of nutrition and dietetics. Our department offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate program that equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise to succeed in this dynamic field. Our curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and innovation, preparing graduates for careers in healthcare, research, industry, and beyond. Our team of experienced academics and researchers are passionate about teaching and mentoring, providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages students to reach their full potential. Through our research, we aim to address the complex challenges facing society, from preventing diet-related diseases in promoting sustainable food systems.
Join us on this exciting journey and discover how you can make a positive impact on people's lives through the power of nutrition and dietetics.
I look forward to welcoming you to our department!"
Muhammad Aqib Saeed
Coordinator
B.S. Human Nutrition & Dietetics
Human nutrition encompasses an extremely broad range of medical, social, commercial, and ethical domains and thus represents a wide, interdisciplinary scientific and cultural discipline. MUST has realized high prevalence of both disease-related malnutrition and overweight/obesity problems in community of underdeveloped region of Kashmir & Pakistan. In order to contribute towards vital segment of Health, Mirpur University of Science & Technology (MUST) has opted as academic responsibility to initiate new horizons of knowledge in Human Nutrition & Dietetics thus addressing important risk factors for disease burden and mortality worldwide.
Career Prospects
Our graduates will find suitable jobs in both public and private sector organizations inside and outside the country as under to name a few:
Public Sector:
- Public Health Departments
- Teaching and Research Institutions
- International Organizations e.g., UNICEF, FAO, WHO
- Non-governmental Organizations
- Community (Nutrition) Development Programs
Private Sector:
- Multinational food Companies
- Independent Private Practice
- Food Industries
- Nutraceutical Industries
Degree Requirements:
F.Sc. (Pre-medical) or equivalent with 60% minimum marks
Duration:
Four Years (8 Semesters)
Scholarships Offered:
Following scholarships can be achieved:
- Ehsas undergraduate scholarship program
- HEC Need based scholarship
- MUST Need based scholarship
- Merit based scholarship
- HBL Foundation Scholarship Scheme
- Pakistan Scottish Scholarship Scheme (For female students)
- Undergraduate scholarship program for students of Gilgit Baltistan