The MS Dietetics Practice program is a graduate-level program designed to prepare skilled nutrition professionals for diverse healthcare and research settings. It offers advanced training in nutritional sciences, medical nutrition therapy, and evidence-based dietetic practice. The program emphasizes patient-centered care, critical thinking, and cultural competence to address diet-related diseases, malnutrition, and metabolic disorders. Graduates are equipped to work in hospitals, healthcare institutions, research organizations, and policy-related roles. Through this training, the program contributes to improved public health and the advancement of clinical nutrition and dietetics.
Impact of the Program on the Community, Society, and Country
The MS Dietetics Practice program is designed to create a meaningful and lasting impact. Graduates will help improve patient health by providing personalized nutrition care for individuals dealing with chronic diseases, malnutrition, and metabolic disorders. The program will also support disease prevention, encourage healthier eating habits, and contribute to reducing overall healthcare costs across society. By preparing skilled clinical dietitians, it will strengthen Pakistan’s healthcare system, address the growing burden of diet-related diseases, and align with global nutrition and public health standards. In addition, graduates will play an important role in healthcare services, public health initiatives, and related industries, ultimately contributing to Pakistan’s economic growth through effective, nutrition-focused healthcare solutions.
Eligibility Criteria:
For admission into the MS Dietetics Practice Program;
- BS/B.Sc (Hons) Human Nutrition & Dietetics
- Doctor of Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences (DDNS)
- Doctor of Nutrition Sciences (DNS)
- BS Nutrition Sciences (BNS)
- BS Home Economics (Food and Nutrition)
- BS Public Health Nutrition
- BS Food Science and Nutrition
- Minimum CGPA in BS: 2.00
- Graduate Assessment Test (GAT)/Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)/UMT entry test - 50%
Duration (Years of study): 2 years
Total Credit Hours: 30
Program Objectives
- Prepare competent dietitians for existing and emerging areas of dietetics practice through innovative, collaborative and evidence-based practice and research
- Prepare graduates to apply knowledge and skills relevant to the innovative and evidence-based practice of dietetics
- Integrate principles of community engagement within the context of solving nutrition-related health problems
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of clinical nutrition principles and apply medical nutrition therapy (MNT) in the prevention and management of diseases.
- Assess nutritional status using biochemical, clinical, dietary, and anthropometric data to develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
- Design and evaluate evidence-based dietary interventions for diverse populations in hospital, clinical, and community settings, ensuring alignment with national and global dietetic standards.
- Conduct research in dietetics and clinical nutrition, utilizing scientific methodologies to contribute to advancements in nutrition therapy and patient care.
- Exhibit leadership, ethical decision-making, and effective communication skills in interdisciplinary healthcare teams, advocating for optimal nutritional health and policy development.