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Human Nutrition and Dietetics — study plan

Abu Dhabi University College of Health Sciences

Credit hours
133
Levels
4
Courses
47
Degree
bachelor

The Human Nutrition and Dietetics study plan at Abu Dhabi University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 133 credit hours across 47 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

General Education Requirements 24 credits

Code Course Credits
ENG200 English II 3
FWS305 Technical Communication for the Workplace 3
ISL100 Islamic Culture 3
FWS310 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3
FWS205 UAE and GCC Society 3
ARL101 Communication Skills in Arabic I 3
FWS211 Fundamentals of Emotional Intelligence 3
FWS100 Academic Skills for Success 3

College Requirements 29 credits

Code Course Credits
BIO205 General Biology I 3
BIO205L General Biology I Lab 1
HMG380 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3
HMG381 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3
CHE205 General Chemistry I 3
CHE201L General Chemistry Lab I 1
CHE207 Organic Chemistry 3
BMS247 Basic Biochemistry 3
HSC205 Biostatistics 3
STT100 General Statistics 3
HSC410 Healthcare Research Methodology 3

Major Compulsory Courses 66 credits

Code Course Credits
HND221 Principles of Human Nutrition 3
HND222 Assessment of Nutritional Status 3
HND223 Meal Planning and Evaluation 3
HND224 Nutritional Metabolism 3
HND225 Management of Foodservices 3
HND227 Psychology and Sociology of Eating Behavior 3
HND320 Nutrition Education and Communication 3
HND323 Pediatric Nutrition 3
HND324 Geriatric Nutrition 3
HND331 Food Safety and Sanitation 3
HND332 Medical Nutrition Therapy I 3
HND332L Medical Nutrition Therapy I Lab 1
HND333 Food Processing 3
HND333L Food Processing Lab 1
HND334 Medical Nutrition Therapy II 3
HND334L Medical Nutrition Therapy II Lab 1
HND335 Quantity Foods 3
HND336 Community Nutrition and Health Promotion 3
HND337 Dietetics in Disease Prevention and Management 3
HND339 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle 3
HND436 Sports Nutrition 3
HND450I Dietetic Practicum I: Food Service Management 3
HND450II Dietetic Practicum II: Clinical Rotation 3
HND450III Dietetic Practicum III: Community Rotation 3

Major Electives 12 credits

Code Course Credits
Elective 1 Elective 3
Elective 2 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective 4 Elective 3

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Human Nutrition and Dietetics

How many credit hours is Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Abu Dhabi University?

Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Abu Dhabi University requires completing 133 credit hours to graduate, spread across 47 courses.

How many years is Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Abu Dhabi University?

The study plan for Human Nutrition and Dietetics spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Human Nutrition and Dietetics award?

Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Abu Dhabi University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 133 credit hours.

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