Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

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Program Structure

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Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Institution
Al Ain University
Location
United Arab Emirates
Total Tuition
$ 61102.80
Intakes
September
Application deadline
July
Application Fee
816
Program Description

Four-year nutrition and dietetics program to prepare nutrition specialists aware of relationships between nutrition, health and disease

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Standard 1: Knowledge – Standard 2: Skills
An in-depth description of the fundamental principles and theoretical concepts related to the Nutrition and Dietetics program, including physical and biological sciences, principles of food science and systems, quality and safe food preparation techniques, and the principles of human nutritional care.
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Standard 3: Working Responsibly and Professionally – Standard 4: Personal Development – Standard 5: Job-Related Competencies
Integrating the theoretical knowledge acquired from the program into professional practice and using scientific principles and research methods to identify and solve nutrition-related problems.
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Standard 1: Knowledge – Standard 2: Skills – Standard 3: Working Responsibly and Professionally – Standard 4: Personal Development
Carrying out the nutritional care process, including assessing nutritional status, analyzing and interpreting assessment data, identifying nutrition-related problems, and implementing nutrition interventions based on evidence-based practice.
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Standard 1: Knowledge – Standard 2: Skills – Standard 3: Working Responsibly and Professionally – Standard 4: Personal Development
Evaluating, developing, and monitoring healthy nutrition programs for individuals and groups, and applying nutritional quality standards and management principles to various food service systems.
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Standard 1: Knowledge – Standard 2: Skills – Standard 3: Working Responsibly and Professionally – Standard 4: Personal Development
Practicing independently or within a team to deliver effective nutritional care in different settings, demonstrating leadership and innovation in providing and managing professional services in the community.
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Standard 1: Knowledge – Standard 2: Skills – Standard 3: Working Responsibly and Professionally – Standard 4: Personal Development
Practicing nutritional care activities in diverse areas with high professionalism and collaborating with healthcare providers, the community, and industry partners to improve individual health outcomes and promote community health and well-being.
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Standard 1: Knowledge – Standard 2: Skills – Standard 3: Working Responsibly and Professionally – Standard 4: Personal Development
Observing legal and ethical standards when applying professional guidelines to food and nutrition services, and taking responsibility for continuous self-development and lifelong learning.
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UAE High School Certificate with 80% for Scientific Track or 90% for General Track, English proficiency (IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 500 or EmSAT 1100), pass Mathematics and Sciences exam with 800 or higher

First: General Requirements (33 Credit Hours)

(1) Compulsory Courses (27 Credit Hours)

Course No. Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
0102120 Computer Skills 3
0200100 Biology 3
0401120 English Language (1) 3
0401121 English Language (2) 3 0401120
0405100 Arabic Language 3
0406110 Islamic Culture 3
0409103 UAE Studies 3
0501170 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3
0508203 Research Methodology 3

(2) Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours)
The student must complete 3 credit hours from each group:

Group 1: Society and Civilization (3 Credit Hours)

Course No. Course Title Credit Hours
0406100 Contributions of Arabs and Muslims to Science and Literature 3
0408100 Introduction to Psychology 3
0408101A Physical Fitness and Health 3
0409100 Ethical Awareness 3
0409102 Environmental Awareness 3

Group 2: Administrative Skills (3 Credit Hours)

Course No. Course Title Credit Hours
0303100 Law and Society 3
0408103 Thinking Skills 3
0408104 Self-Assessment 3
0501100 Introduction to Time Management 3
0501150 Leadership and Teamwork 3

Second: Basic and Biomedical Sciences Courses (19 Credit Hours)

Course No. Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
0201100 General Chemistry 3
0201120 Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry 4 0201100
0201210 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry 3 0201100
0201240 Biochemistry 3 0201210
0200220 Physiology 3 0200100
0701240 Food Microbiology 3 0200100

Third: Nutrition and Dietetics Courses (64 Credit Hours)

Course No. Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
0701120 Fundamentals of Nutrition 3 0200100
0701220 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle 3 0701120
0701221 Ethics for Healthcare Providers 2
0701222 Pharmacology for Nutritionists 2 0200110
0701223 Fundamentals of Food Science 3 0701120
0701224 Food Production and Preparation 3 0701120
0701225 Nutrition and Metabolism 3 0201240
0701320 Food Chemistry 3 0201210
0701321 Health Education for Nutritionists 2 0701221
0701322 Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Disorders 2 0701225
0701323 Nutritional Assessment 3 0701225
0701324 Communication Skills in Nutrition 2
0701325 Biostatistics and Research Methods 2
0701326 Food Systems and Service Management 3 0701320
0701327 Medical Nutrition Therapy I 4 0701323 & 0701322
0701328 Community Nutrition 3 0203339
0701329 Meal Planning 3 0701120
0701330 Food Quality and Safety 3 0701224
0701420 Fitness and Sports Nutrition 3 0701225
0701421 Alternative and Herbal Therapies 2 0701327
0701422 Topics in Dietetic Practice 3 0701328
0701427 Medical Nutrition Therapy II 4 0701327
0701490 Research Project in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics 3 0701325

Fourth: Professional Training Courses (16 Credit Hours)

Course No. Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
0701340 Community Field Training 3 0701221 & 0701328
0701440 Clinical Nutrition Field Training I 3 0701427
0701441 Clinical Nutrition Field Training II 3 0701440
0701442 Clinical Nutrition Field Training III 3 0701441
0701443 Functional Simulation for Dietitians 4 0701442
Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Bachelor
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full-time
Duration By Months
48
To request more information about the program

Contact Admission
Al Ain University
Phone Number
+97137024888
Email
Nutrition.Dietetics@aau.ac.ae

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