Doctor of Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences (DDNS) – University of Lahore – Lahore

Course Name:    Doctor of Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences (DDNS)

Overview

This doctorate program will provides a strong foundation in the biological and social sciences, with advanced coursework in metabolism, nutrition and foods. The academic coursework within the major includes University and College requirements (including General Nutrition, Therapeutic Nutrition, Dietetics dealing with Diseases, Nutrition in Sports, physiology, and Research based skill) and the last year of this doctorate program will be equivalent to professional practical skill PGDD (Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics) as this diploma is awarded after completion of 17 years of education.

Graduates of this major, with completion of the DDNS program, will be eligible to apply to supervise practice programs (accredited Dietetic Internships) in which students receive practical training in varied aspects of dietetic practice. The curriculum of this doctorate program is set to meet the international standards so that upon satisfactory completion of this degree, students will be eligible to apply for international administered Registration Examination, for registered Dietitian R.D that are the nationally recognized credential in nutrition.

Number of Semesters:    8

Requirements

Minimum 50% F. Sc (Pre- Medical), F.A or Equivalent from HEC Recognized Institute.

Course Duration:     4 years

How to apply:

The University of Lahore (UOL) always believes in attaining higher standards of education. As per HEC requirement, after a complete admission process, a student is enrolled in the university. The University of Lahore admits students whose educational background is sound and who can achieve success in higher education. Applications received for admission in various programmes are reviewed by the concerned departments. The applicants are required to give admission test and interview. The final merit is determined on the basis of past academic performance, score obtained in the admission test and performance in the interview.

Application for admission shall be entertained only on a prescribed form, which is part of the prospectus. Applications received through “e mail’ shall be entertained only if they are followed by a pay order in the name of The University of Lahore and should reach UOL up to last date announced for the admission. Admission shall be granted on the basis of eligibility criteria mentioned for each programme and after passing the admission test & interview arranged by the admission committee of the department.

Applicants, who have appeared in inter / degree level or pre-requisite level examination prescribed for admission in a programme and are awaiting results will be allowed to apply for admission, but they will be given admission only after they have submitted the attested copies of their certificates / degrees within three weeks of commencement of the semester. They will also be required to submit an undertaking that they understand the rules/ policy of the admissions and that if they fail to submit the required documents within the prescribed time, they will not be given admission.

For eligibility criteria reference may be made to each relevant programme / degree.

Each successful applicant will be issued “Admission Letter” by the concerned department.

Director Admissions and Planning, Admission Office

+92 42 111-865-865 (ext.: 2176)

Admission In-charge (New Campus)

+92 42 111-865-865 (ext.: 2177)

Admission In-charge (Old Campus)

+92 42 111-865-865 (ext.: 1235)

Curriculum:

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Semester 5

Semester 6

Semester 7

Semester 8