AIOU PhD Food and Nutrition

Let’s start with the introduction of AIOU PhD Food and Nutrition.

The purpose of MS/MPhil based PhD Food and Nutrition is to offer a value-added degree program that focuses on the research-based prevention strategies of a broad range of avoidable nutritional obstacles. It directs on in-service health professionals and nutritional experts involved in teaching postgraduate level programs committed to undertake good nutritional care of the community.

Program Name:

AIOU PhD Food and Nutrition is the name of the program we will guide you through.

Introduction of PhD Food & Nutrition

The purpose of MS/MPhil based PhD Food and Nutrition is to offer a value-added degree program that focuses on the research-based prevention strategies of a wide range of avoidable nutritional problems. It focuses on in-service health professionals and nutritional experts involved in teaching postgraduate level programs committed to undertake good nutritional care of the community.

Admission Requirement for PhD Food & Nutrition

The minimum entry requirement for admission to PhD program shall be: 1. Minimum 18 years of schooling in the following subjects with First Division from HEC recognized institutions. a) Food & Nutrition (Home Economics) b) Human Nutrition c) Community Health & Nutrition (AIOU) d) MSc (Hons.) Food Technology. (These candidates will be required to complete deficiency courses successfully before applying for admission in PhD. The Admission Committee will identify the deficiency courses on case to case basis keeping in view the requirements of the programs.

Selection Process for the PhD Food & Nutrition

We are currently following, the policy of, HEC.

What is the Duration of PhD Food & Nutrition

It will take, three years of study.

What will be the medium of instructions for Urdu?

Currently we are offering three medium of Instruction: English

What is teaching methodology for PhD Food & Nutrition

The University is offering, currently face to face and Blending learning.

Credits Requirements for PhD Food & Nutrition

Minimum of 30 credit hours.

Is there any Elective Major course in Urdu??

No! There is no elective or major course in PhD Education DNFE.

Is There any collaborations ??

The program was partially funded by the Department for International Development (DFID) & British Council under Higher Education Link (HEL) Programme. Technical assistance and expert advice has been provided by the Center for Health and Nutrition Research, Nine Wells Hospital of University of Dundee, Scotland, UK