MNS University of Agriculture
The Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture (MNSUAM) (Urdu: محمد نواز شریف یونیورسٹی آف ایگریکلچر) is a public university located in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. It was established in 2012 on the initiative of Chief Minister Punjab Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.[2]
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| Type | Public, Government |
|---|---|
| Established | 2012 |
| Chancellor | Governor of the Punjab |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Dr. Asif Ali[1] |
| Location | , , |
| Nickname | MNSUAM |
| Affiliations | Higher Education Commission (Pakistan), National Technology Council (Pakistan) |
| Website | mnsuam |
Overview
The university has a total area of 680 acres located at two places. A piece of land comprising 180 acres is allocated at mouza rangeel pur, old shujabad road, Multan, where upon the main campus of the university is located and another piece comprising 500 acres is allotted at jalalpur pirwala for agriculture farm.[3]
Programs
MNSUAM offers following degree programs:[4]
Intermediate Programs
- FSc Pre-Agriculture
Undergraduate (BS/BSc.) Programs
- BSc. (Hons.) Agriculture
- BBA Agri-Business
- BS Computer Science
- BS Information Technology
- BS Data Science
- BSc Agro-Industrial Engineering Technology
- BSc. (Hons.) Poultry Sciences
- BSc. (Hons.) Zoology
- BSc. (Hons.) Fisheries and Aquaculture
- BSc. (Hons.) Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- BSc. (Hons.) Microbiology
- BSc. (Hons.) Animal Sciences
Master (MS/MSc./MPhill) Programs
- MSc (Hons.) Agronomy
- MSc (Hons.) Entomology
- MSc (Hons.) Horticulture
- MSc (Hons.) Plant Breeding and Genetics
- MSc (Hons.) Soil science
- MSc (Hons.) Food Science and Technology
- MSc (Hons.) Agricultural Economics
- MSc (Hons.) Biotechnology
- MSc (Hons.) Plant Pathology
- MSc (Hons.) Seed Science and Technology
- MS Computer Science
- MSc (Hons.) Climate Change
- MSc (Hons.) Poultry Sciences
- MSc (Hons.) Fisheries and Aquaculture
Doctoral (PhD) Programs
- Ph.D Agronomy
- Ph.D Entomology
- Ph.D Horticulture
- Ph.D Plant Breeding and Genetics
- Ph.D Soil Science
- Ph.D Food Science and Technology
- Ph.D Biotechnology
- Ph.D Plant Pathology
- Ph.D Seed Science and Technology
Short Courses
- Chinese Language Short Course
- English Language Short Course
- Computer Application in Office
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Agriculture Short Courses
Incubation Center
Training & Short Courses
- Mobile Application Development using Flutter Dart and JAVA
- Hands on training on IOT (Internet of Things)
- Web Application Development using JAVA Server Page and Java Server Faces
- Computer Graphics using Unreal Engine, Blender and MAYA
Contact:+92 315 8023596/ +92 312 0610103
Pakistan Food and Nutrition Organization (PFNO)
Pakistan Food and Nutrition Organization (PFNO) is the professional body for the Food scientists, nutritionists, and dietitians having a number of national and international members. Most of our members work with different Govt./Private educational institutions, organizations, public health sectors, private clinics, research/development sectors, and hospitals.[5]
Mission
A sound and independent platform for all food professionals (students, researchers, entrepreneurs, consumers) for the enhancement of food science and nutrition.
Objectives
- Promote the cause of Food Science & Technology and Nutrition
- Improve the professional competence of Food Scientists and Nutritionists
- To provide a platform for all professionals for collective action as a profession.
- To build a strong relationship among academia, Govt. agencies, NGO’s and different institutions to spread awareness bout safe and healthy food and its effect on nutritional status.
- To provide a consultative forum to the Government of Pakistan (GOP) on matters of policy and future programs and dietary guidelines for the people/population of Pakistan.
- To set up national and international collaboration for food science, food technology, nutrition, and dietetic research and educational activities in Pakistan and the region.
- Encourage education and training at all levels in various fields of food science, food technology, and nutrition.
