Department Of Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Design

Introduction

The Department of Nutritional Sciencesand Environmental Design was first established in 1981. It is one of the pioneer departments of the university, which has progressed with the university by developing a range of professional courses/ programs in collaboration with King’s College London, UK, British Council  Pakistan, and University of Dundee, UK with a multidisciplinary approach in the field of Preventive and Allied Health, Nutrition, and Environmental Design. Multipurpose teaching/ research labs for Food, Nutrition, and Environmental Design programshave been set up to provide a comprehensive environment for imparting practical training and research at the main campus.

The department has successfully completed numerous projects in the fields of Preventive and Allied Health, Nutrition, and Environmental Design. The faculty is actively involved in organizing seminars and conferences at both national and international levels to disseminate the latest trends and advancements, foster collaboration with various stakeholders, and provide policy-level recommendations.

By addressing critical issues within these fields, the department focused on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2, 3, 4, 6, 11, 12, and 13. The teaching and research initiatives are particularly aligned with these SDGs, guiding towards achieving COP28 targets and promoting climate-resilient and sustainable development within our country.

Currently, the department is offering the following programs:

The Department has produced scientific/value-added and professional programs/courses in the areas of Preventive and Allied Health, Food Nutrition, Home Economics, and Environmental Design. The courses are now being offered at undergraduate and post-graduate level programs. Many of these courses are supported by audio-visual programs.

1.      PhD Food and Nutrition

2.      MS Community Health & Nutrition

3.      MS Environmental Design

4.      MSc Public Nutrition(continuing students only)

5.      MSc Sustainable Environmental Design(continuing students only)

6.   BS Human Nutrition & Dietetics      

7.      PGD Public Health & Nutrition

8.      PGD Sustainable Environmental Design

9.   PGD in Environment, Health and Safety

10. PGD Clinical Nutrition

11.   Undergraduate-level Home Economics, Health and Nutrition courses

 

Objectives

Aims and Objectives:

  1. To upgrade and update the skills & knowledge of professionals in various fields of applied Sciences.
  2. To prepare learners for career-related disciplines considering the professional interests of individuals in the areas of Preventive Health, Food Science, Nutrition, Dietetics, Environmental Design, and Home Economics.
  3. To prepare individuals/professionals for the development and upgradation of a community & sustainable environment.
  4. To enable the individuals to integrate and apply knowledge & skills of Basic Sciences, Home Economics & Applied Sciences for their professional development.

 

Academic Facilities

Resource room for research students - Internet facility -Data base of Abstracts of Research Thesis successfully defended -Papers published in National and International Journals -Access to Pakistan Education and Research Network (PERN). -Web learning facility (National Food Tables, Nutrition surveys) - Online study to support the prescribed text.

Lab Facilities:

  1. Food Bio-Technology Laboratory
  2. Food Science Nutritional Assessment Lab
  3. HPLC Laboratory
  4. Food Preparation Laboratory
  5. Non-thermal Plasma Laboratory 

 

programmes

Future Plans

Up gradation of Department to Institute leading faculty level

Contact Details

Chairperson

 

 

Faculty & Staff Members

 

 

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.