The University of Karachi launched a new four years degree programme related to food science and nutrition
Karachi’s biggest university recently launched a new degree programme in the Department of Science and Technology.
The four years degree programme is about Human Nutrition and Dietetics program to cater to needs of society.
The professor in the Department of Science and Technology, Syed Ghufran Saeed mentioned that Karachi University took this decision after Covid-19 and recent floods.
He mentioned that Pakistan faced tough conditions after Covid and recent floods. There is an increase in the number of diabetic patients, patients with heart problems, high cholesterol, low physical activity, and low immunity levels.
Moreover, after the floods in Sindh and KPK, there is an added pressure of food shortage.
Therefore, this course will deal with good nutrition, importance of physical activity, and food security.
This degree is to ensure awareness regarding food crisis, food related to human health, and medicines to counter diseases.
The admissions are open for the new degree programme.