Overview

Human Nutrition and Dietetics is the application of the science of food and nutrition to the prevention and treatment of disease and promotion of health. This combined nutrition and dietetics degree provides students with an understanding of the nutritional sciences for the application of treating nutrition-related disease by integrating knowledge and research into course work. The program is people-oriented, science-focused, and evidence-based. ADU's Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics degree is a highly regarded degree that combines the academic and supervised practice experience to qualify graduates to become licensed dietitians in the UAE. This bachelor degree equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level practice as dietitians, both at a national and international level. The curriculum is multi-disciplinary and encompasses a syllabus with a wide range of courses, including nutrition, food science, public health, physiology, management, research, dietetics, and other supporting courses. The program is a four-year program of a total of 130 credits. It has an integrated supervised practice (Practicum) component of at least 1200 hours with affiliated organizations in the UAE, including VPS Healthcare, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD), and Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital, as well as regional medical centers. This undergraduate degree has obtained the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and allows eligibility to be licensed in the UAE to practice as a clinical dietitian. It prepares students for successful careers in allied health or to continue their education with advanced degrees.