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Postgraduate Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine (LMPC)
Program Overview
Offered Online by the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences (FHMS).
Program Type
Certificate / Diploma
Program Modality
Online
Total Credit Hours
10 Credit Hours
Program Duration
6 month
Program Description
Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine: Learning Objectives:
- Discuss lifestyle medicine and its unique role in healthcare practice
- Describe the lifestyle medicine core competencies as identified by a national consensus panel
- Compare and contrast lifestyle medicine with other fields of health and medicine
- Summarize the scientific evidence that shows health behaviors are associated with key health outcomes
- Describe the evidence showing that lifestyle interventions effectively impact disease pathophysiology
- Describe the priority of lifestyle medicine in the spectrum of treatment algorithms for chronic, lifestyle-related diseases across the lifespan
- Discuss the prevalence and associated cost burden of lifestyle-related disease, such as hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease, prediabetes, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and cancer
- Explain the impact of lifestyle choices on planetary health and sustainable living
Admissions & Fee Structure
The Postgraduate Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine (LMPC) is being offered Online:
Online Offering
By Riphah Institute of Lifestyle Medicine (RILM)
| Intake | Seats | Timings | Days | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring/Fall | Male/Female | Morning/Day | Weekends | Open |
Fee Structure (Total)
| For | Admission | Registration | Card | Tuition | Exam | Enrollment | Lab | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani Nationals | PKR 5,750 | - | - | PKR 47,150 | PKR 8,050 | PKR 8,050 | - | PKR 69,000 |
Notes/Instructions For Pakistani Nationals
Note:
* Above fee excludes taxes & levies if applicable.
University has discretion to revise course offering or credit hours mentioned above which may result some variation in fee accordingly. University has discretion to revise fee & dues as deemed necessary by the authorities time to time.
Important Dates To Remember
Admission Open
| Period | Starts | Ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | 20th October 2024 | 31st January 2025 | - |
Merit Lists
No Merit Lists Published For This Program.
Certificate / Diploma Awarding Criteria
Certificate Awarding Criteria
Academic Performance
- A minimum of 80% attendance in all coursework, seminars, and workshops is mandatory.
- Students must successfully complete all required coursework with a minimum Cumulative Grade.
Professional Behavior and Conduct
- Students must demonstrate professionalism, ethical behavior, and adherence to the institution’s code of conduct throughout the program.
- Participation in mandatory seminars, workshops, or conferences organized by the institution is required.
Clearance and Approvals
- Clearance from all institutional departments, including the library, finance, and administration.
- Approval of the final dissertation by the academic/research committee and the relevant regulatory bodies.