Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics (CN&D) is a full-time four-year comprehensive degree program comprising 134 credit hours.

Program Overview

The program is designed to provide students with a broad foundation in health and food science, as well as strong knowledge and skills in nutritional sciences and nutrition education.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

The program aims to achieve the following learning outcomes:

1. Demonstrate awareness of the social and cultural sensitivity of the Emirate's needs within its Islamic values and advancement.
2. Establish a broad understanding of the importance of economic, environmental, and cultural issues influencing food choice and nutritional status.
3. Possess a strong foundation in health and food science.
4. Acquire a broad knowledge base and skills in nutritional sciences and nutrition education.
5. Integrate and acquire training and knowledge from fields relevant to food and nutrition sciences.
6. Develop a range of skills, including knowledge of information technology, food analysis, independent learning, critical thinking, and verbal and non-verbal communication.
7. Design an effective evidence-based nutrition care plan for individual clients or patients.
8. Demonstrate leadership in providing effective and efficient nutritional care to clients based on the latest knowledge and changing needs of the community.
9. Apply the principles of nutrition and dietetics in the maintenance of health and prevention of disease in groups and individuals.
10. Act responsibly toward clients, self, colleagues, and the community.
11. Integrate recent developments through research in the field of clinical nutrition.
12. Adhere to the ethical and social issues important to nutritional services.

National Qualifications Framework (NQF)

The program's learning outcomes are aligned with the Emirates National Qualifications Framework strands, including:

• Knowledge
• Skill
• Autonomy and responsibility
• Role in context
• Self-development

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics program can pursue careers in:

• Hospitals
• Primary health care facilities
• Medical centers and clinics
• Food industry
• Food catering and nutraceutical companies
• Educational institutions
• Research centers
• Media centers
• Social welfare organizations
• Wellness clinics in public and private sectors

Program Structure

The program consists of 134 credit hours, spread over eight semesters, and can be completed in four years. The allocation of credit hours is as follows:

• University Requirements: 24 credit hours
• College Requirements: 24 credit hours
• Program Requirements: 86 credit hours

Course Descriptions

The program offers a range of core and elective courses, including:

• Introduction to Nutrition
• Macro and Micro Nutrients
• Principles of Food Science
• Food Psychology and Sociology
• Food Microbiology
• Nutrition Assessment
• Food Processing and Preparation
• Nutrition in the Life Cycle
• Pediatric Nutrition
• Medical Nutrition Therapy (1 and 2)
• Diet Planning and Disease (1 and 2)
• Clinical Nutrition Practicum (1A, 2A, and 3A)
• Practical Food Analysis
• Food Service Management
• Nutrition Project
• Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism
• Nutrition Counseling and Communication
• Sports Nutrition

Study Plan

The study plan is designed to facilitate students' normal progression through the program, with a distribution of courses by semester as follows:

• Year 1, Level 1 (Freshman): Semester 1 (Fall) and Semester 2 (Spring)
• Year 2, Level 2 (Sophomore): Semester 3 (Fall) and Semester 4 (Spring)
• Year 3, Level 3 (Junior): Semester 5 (Fall) and Semester 6 (Spring)
• Year 4, Level 4 (Senior): Semester 7 (Fall) and Semester 8 (Spring)