Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics — study plan

University of Sharjah College of Health Sciences

Credit hours: 134
Levels: 8
Courses: 42
Degree: bachelor

The Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics study plan at University of Sharjah is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 134 credit hours across 42 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Fall 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0201102	Arabic Language	3
0202121	English for Medical Sciences 1	3
0500150	Biology	4
0500161	Introduction to Health Sciences	2
1426155	General Chemistry for Health Sciences	4

Year 1 - Spring 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0104100	Islamic Culture	3
0500160	Human Anatomy and Physiology	4
1501100	Introduction to IT (English)	3
1430107	Physics for Health Sciences	4
0204102	UAE Society	3

Year 2 - Fall 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0504252	Biostatistics	3
0507250	Introduction to Nutrition	3
0501257	General Microbiology	3
1426217	Organic Chemistry for Health Sciences	4
0000101	University Elective (1) Elective	3

Year 2 - Spring 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0501260	Biochemistry	3
0507260	Macro and Micro Nutrients	3
0507261	Principles of Food Science	3
0507262	Food Psychology and Sociology	3
0507263	Food Microbiology	3
0302200	Fundamentals of Innovation & Entrepreneurship	3

Year 3 - Fall 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0507350	Nutrition Assessment	4
0507351	Food Processing & Preparation	4
0507352	Nutrition in the Life Cycle	3
0507353	Pediatric Nutrition	3
0000102	University Elective (2) Elective	3

Year 3 - Spring 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0503263	Health Education and Health Promotion	3
0504362	Epidemiology and Population Health	3
0507360	Medical Nutrition Therapy (1)	3
0507361	Diet Planning and Disease (1)	3
0507362	Clinical Nutrition Practicum 1A	3
0507xxx	Departmental Elective (1) Elective	3

Year 4 - Fall 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0500450	Introduction to Research	3
0507450	Medical Nutrition Therapy (2)	3
0507451	Diet Planning and Disease (2)	3
0507452	Clinical Nutrition Practicum 2A (Community)	3
0507453	Practical Food Analysis	2
0507xxx	Departmental Elective (2) Elective	3

Year 4 - Spring 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0503462	Ethical & Legal Issues in Health Professions	3
0507460	Food Service Management	3
0507461	Nutrition Project	3
0507462	Clinical Nutrition Practicum 3A	6

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 Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

How many credit hours is Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Sharjah?

Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Sharjah requires completing 134 credit hours to graduate, spread across 42 courses.

How many years is Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Sharjah?

The study plan for Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics award?

Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Sharjah awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 134 credit hours.