The BS Human Nutrition & Dietetics is a four-year undergraduate degree program at the Institute of Health Sciences, University of Peshawar, designed to prepare competent and compassionate nutrition and dietetics professionals with the knowledge, scientific understanding, and practical skills required to promote healthy nutrition, prevent diet-related diseases, and improve the overall health and well-being of individuals and communities.
The program offers a balanced blend of academic learning and practical training, enabling students to develop expertise in human nutrition, diet planning, clinical nutrition, food science, community nutrition, and nutrition-related health promotion. Through a modern curriculum and supervised practical experience, students develop critical thinking, professional competence, and ethical values essential for effective nutritional care and evidence-based practice.
Graduates of the program have diverse career opportunities in hospitals, healthcare and wellness centers, community nutrition programs, food and nutrition organizations, research institutions, government and non-governmental organizations, academia, and other healthcare settings. At IHS, University of Peshawar, the BS Human Nutrition & Dietetics program is committed to producing skilled, responsible, and professional nutritionists dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing nutrition-related disorders, and improving population health.