Program Overview

BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Overview

The BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics is a four-year undergraduate program that combines academic and supervised practice experience to qualify graduates as licensed dietitians in the UAE. The program is people-oriented, science-focused, and evidence-based, providing students with an understanding of nutritional sciences for the application of treating nutrition-related diseases.

Program Details

• Type: Undergraduate
• Credit Hours: 130
• Duration: 4 years
• Language: English
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Intake: Spring, Fall
• Delivery Mode: Day
• Campuses: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain

About the Program

The program provides students with a comprehensive education in human nutrition and dietetics, including nutrition, food science, public health, physiology, management, research, dietetics, and other supporting courses. The curriculum is multi-disciplinary and encompasses a wide range of courses, with an integrated supervised practice component of at least 1200 hours with affiliated organizations in the UAE.

Mission

The mission of the program is to prepare graduates to be future leaders in the nutrition and dietetics profession by providing them with experiential learning activities, research, critical thinking, communication skills, and professional practice.

Career Prospects

Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to apply for professional registration as a dietitian with the Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi. Career prospects in the field of human nutrition and dietetics include:

• Clinical Dietitian
• Specialized Dietitian: Renal, Diabetic, Pediatric, Oncology
• Sports Dietitian/Nutritionist
• Medical/Nutritional Product Representative
• Food Safety Dietitian / Quality Control Specialist
• Culinary Dietitian
• Health Educator
• Community/Public Health Nutritionist
• Nutrition Educator: Schools, Universities
• Research Coordinator

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program include:

• High School Curriculum: MOE Advance, MOE General, MOE ADEK, UAE Literary Streams High School, UAE Science Streams High School, American/Canadian, British Curriculum or IGCSE/GCE, Indian/Pakistani/Bangladesh, International Baccalaureate
• Minimum Grade: 80% for MOE Advance, 90% for MOE General, 80% for MOE ADEK, 90% for UAE Literary Streams High School, 80% for UAE Science Streams High School, 80% for American/Canadian, 80% for British Curriculum or IGCSE/GCE, 50% for Indian/Pakistani/Bangladesh, 24 points for International Baccalaureate
• Language Proficiency: English EmSAT 1100, IELTS 5, TOEFL IBT 61, TOEFL CBT 173, ITP 500, Cambridge 154-161, IESOL/SESOL B1/B2, Pearson PTE 36-41
• Remedial Course: Not applicable for MOE Advance, Remedial Physics for MOE General, Not applicable for MOE ADEK

Tuition Fees Structure

The total tuition fees for the program are AED 241,140, broken down into:

• General Education and Degree: AED 58,520
• Degree, Majors, and Research: AED 182,620 The tuition fee calculations are based on the assumption that elective courses will be taken with the College that the student is taking their major with.

Scholarship and Financial Aids

Abu Dhabi University offers scholarships and financial aids to outstanding students, providing equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education, regardless of their financial situation.

Program Structure

The program consists of:

• Research and Placement Requirements: 31 credit hours
• Major Requirements: 43 credit hours
• Degree Requirements: 29 credit hours
• General Education: 27 credit hours