BS Human Nutrition & Dietetics (BS-HND)
Program Overview
Offered by the Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences (FRAHS) at our campuses in Islamabad and Lahore.
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Program Description
Pakistani population suffering from a variety of nutritional deficiency disorders ranging from proteincalorie malnutrition to specific micro-nutrients in certain areas of the country. The long- term and sustainable approach is to prevent and cure diseases with diet management. Realizing the importance of human nutrition in daily life the RIPHAH International University has started a multidisciplinary and interinstitutional 4-years degree program leading to BSc (Hons.) Human Nutrition and Dietetics. The aim of this program is to transform human health status through better nutrition and physical Activity and to promote an academically and culturally diverse educational and research environment by providing high-quality nutrition education and skills. Graduates scope to work as Nutrition Educationists, Nutrition Consultants, Clinical Dieticians and Food Service Administrators.
Eligibility Criteria
BS Human Nutrition & Dietetics (BS-HND)
For Pakistani Nationals
FSc Pre-Medical with minimum 50 % marks or equivalent qualification
Admissions & Fee Structure
The BS Human Nutrition & Dietetics (BS-HND) undergraduate degree program is being offered in the following locations - Click on location button to see offering details:
- Gulberg Green Campus (Islamabad)
- Gulberg Campus (Lahore)
Gulberg Green Campus (Islamabad)
| Intake | Seats | Timings | Days | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring/Fall | 40 Female | Morning/Day | Week Days | Open |
Fee Structure (First Semester)
| For | Admission | Registration | Card | Tuition* | Exam* | Enrollment* | Lab* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani Nationals | PKR 14,636 | PKR 10,157 | PKR 616 | PKR 98,280** | PKR 12,240 | PKR 25,019 | - | PKR 160,948 |
** Tuition Fee For 18 Credit Hours @ PKR 5,460 Per Credit Hour
Important Dates To Remember
| Period | Starts | Ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | 1st November 2025 | - | - |
Gulberg Campus (Lahore)
| Intake | Seats | Timings | Days | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring/Fall | 60 Male/Female | Morning/Day | Week Days | Open |
Fee Structure (First Semester)
| For | Admission | Registration | Card | Tuition* | Exam* | Enrollment* | Lab* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani Nationals | PKR 10,000 | - | PKR 100 | PKR 98,600** | PKR 8,500 | PKR 11,900 | - | PKR 129,100 |
** Tuition Fee For 17 Credit Hours @ PKR 5,800 Per Credit Hour
Important Dates To Remember
| Period | Starts | Ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | 1st November 2025 | - | - |
Merit / Selection Criteria
Need & Merit based scholarships
Qualifications: 60% Interview : 40%
Merit Lists
No Merit Lists Published For This Program.
Degree Awarding Criteria
- Must have studied and passed the prescribed courses, totaling at least 141 credit hours.
- Must have earned CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.0.
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
Riphah International University is pleased to offer generous financial assistance to deserving & qualifying students, which ranges from partial to full coverage of tuition.