SBK Women's University

Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Faculty of Basic Sciences

The department of Human Nutrition and Dieteics is  established in 2025. The Department initiated its academic activities offering Masters classes with five faculty members and twenty-four students. The English Department of SBK Women’s university functions in coordination with the stated vision and mission of the institution that encompasses a goal to provide accessible and high quality education to women of Baluchistan and beyond. The target and aim of the Department emphasizes as its key center to foster an inclusive and dynamic academic environment that empower students with the knowledge, skills and critical thinking, the abilities that are necessary for thriving in the globalized world. Since 2004, the department of English aims to convey knowledge of literary history, literary forms, literary theory, and a wide variety of texts and an extensive array of vocabularies and practices used to consider them. It strives to give students an understanding to appreciate the literature. The department puts effort to provide students with sophisticated writing and critical thinking skills useful not only in the academy but also in the world at large. It offers opportunities to explore identity, values, manners, and morals.

The department is guided by the beacon of its vision and mission statements that are in allignment to the SBK Women’s University’s goals and mission.
Vision
To be a center of excellence in education, research, and community service in the field of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, producing globally competent, ethically grounded professionals committed to improving public health, advancing nutritional science, and addressing the evolving dietary needs of society.
Mission
To produce competent professionals in Human Nutrition and Dietetics with the necessary scientific knowledge, practical skills, critical thinking, ethical values, and leadership abilities to address nutritional challenges, promote health and well-being, and contribute effectively to community development and public health through evidence-based dietary practices and services.
Goals and Objectives
  • To prepare students for diverse careers in clinical nutrition, public health nutrition, food service management, and community dietetics, with a solid foundation in the science of human nutrition.
  • To contribute to societal well-being by producing competent professionals who can assess, plan, and implement nutrition interventions that improve health outcomes across populations.
  • To develop a deep understanding of the role of nutrition in health and disease prevention, with the ability to translate scientific knowledge into practical dietary guidance and policy.
  • To promote research in areas such as nutritional epidemiology, therapeutic diets, food safety, and sustainable food systems, fostering innovation that supports public health and well-being.
  • To instill ethical values, cultural sensitivity, and lifelong learning among graduates, enabling them to serve as leaders in healthcare, education, research, and advocacy
Degree programs offered

Scheme of Program Study (BS)

Total Credit Hours Total Semesters Duration
137
8
4 Years
First Semester

Course No.

Title of Course

Credit Hours

HND

Fundamentals of Human Nutrition

3(3-0) FC

FST

Essentials of Food Science & Technology

3(2-1) FC

Bio/

Math

Mathematics OR

Essentials of Biology

3(3-0) GC

3(2-1) GC

Eng

English-I

3(3-0) CC

Biochem

Introductory Biochemistry

3(2-1) GC

SSH

Pakistan Studies

2(2-0) CC

 

 

17 (15-2)

Course No.

Title of Course

Credit Hours

 

HND

Micronutrients in Human Nutrition

3(3-0) FC

Physio

Human Physiology-II

3(2-1) FC

Eng

English-III

3(3-0) CC

PBG/ABG

Introductory Molecular Genetics

3(2-1) GC

FST

Food Microbiology

3(2-1) GC

FST

Food Safety and Quality Management

2(2-0) GC

 

 

17 (14-3)

Course No.

Title of Course

Credit Hours

 

HND

Micronutrients in Human Nutrition

3(3-0) FC

Physio

Human Physiology-II

3(2-1) FC

Eng

English-III

3(3-0) CC

PBG/ABG

Introductory Molecular Genetics

3(2-1) GC

FST

Food Microbiology

3(2-1) GC

FST

Food Safety and Quality Management

2(2-0) GC

 

 

17 (14-3)

Course No.

Title of Course

Credit Hours

 

Stat

Bio-Statistics

3(2-1) CC

CS

Computer Science and Information Technology

3(2-1) CC

HND

Assessment of Nutritional Status

3(2-1) MC

HND

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle

3(3-0) FC

Path

General Pathology

3(2-1) FC

FST

Food Analysis

3(1-2) FC

 

 

18 (12-6)

Course No.

Title of Course

Credit Hours

 

HND

Dietetics-I

3(2-1) MC

HND

Nutrition and Psychology

3(3-0) MC

HND

Nutritional Education and Awareness

3(2-1) MC

HND

Meal Planning and Management

3(2-1) MC

HND

Public Health Nutrition

3(2-1) MC

FST

Food and Drug Laws

2(2-0) MC

 

 

17 (13-4)

Course No. Title of Course Credit Hours  
HND Dietetics-II 3(2-1) MC
HND Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals 3(3-0) MC
Sociology/HND Nutrition Through Social Protection 2(2-0) GC
HND Sports Nutrition 3(2-1) MC  
HND Infant and Young Child Feeding 3(2-1) GC  
Biochem Clinical Biochemistry 3(1-2) GC  
    17 (13-4)  

Course No.

Title of Course

Credit Hours

 

HND

Dietetics-III

3(2-1) MC

 

HND

Global Food Issues

3(3-0) MC

 

HND

Research Methods in Nutrition

3(3-0) MC

 

HND

Nutritional Practices in Clinical Care

3(2-1) MC

 

 

 

12 (10-2)

 

 

Elective Courses (2 courses equal to 5 credit hours)

 

Elective

Nutritional Immunology

3(3-0) EC

Elective

Drug-Nutrient Interactions

2(2-0) EC

Elective

Food Chemistry

2(2-0) EC

Elective

Preventive Nutrition

3(3-0) EC

Elective

Nutrition in Emergencies

3(3-0) EC

 

 

5(5-0)

Course No.

Title of Course

Credit Hours

 

HND

Internship/Project

6(0-6) MC

HND

Nutrition Policies and Programs 

3(3-0) MC

HND

Food Service Management

3(3-0) MC

 

 

12 (6-6)

 

Elective Courses (2 courses equal to 5 credit hours)

 

 

Elective

Food Toxins & Allergens

3(3-0) EC

Elective

Nutritional Deficiency Disorders

3(3-0) EC

Elective

Food Supplements

2(2-0) EC

Elective

Metabolism of Nutrients

2(2-0) EC

Elective

Nutrition Epidemiology

2(2-0) EC

 

 

5(5-0)/5(4-1)

Scheme of Program Study

Faculty Profile

S.No Name Designation Joining Date Status Area of specialization Email Address
1
Dr. Gul Ghutai
Assistant Professor
Nov 2009
On job
Islamic banking & Finance
gulghutai@site.sbkwu.edu.pk
2
Hira Irshad
Lecturer
2010
Ph.D study leave
3
Nadia Irshad
Lecturer
2010
Ph.D study leave
4
Dr. Tayyabah Safdar
Assistant Professor
9th , July 2012
On Job
Organization behavior
tayybah_safdar@yahoo.com
5
Ms. Asma Azhar
Assistant Professor
9th , July 2012
On Job
Entrepreneurship
Saaj5@hotmail.com
6
Ms. Humera Abdul Hakeem
Assistant Professor
9th , July 2012
On Job
Marketing
Humerabdul@hotmail.com
7
Ms. Uzma Jafar
Lecturer
9th , July 2012
On Job
Human resource management
ujafar4@gmail.com
Table of a Number
S.No Name Designation Area of specialization Email Address
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