Dietetics — study plan
United Arab Emirates University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 3
- Courses
- 88
- Degree
- bachelor
The Dietetics study plan at United Arab Emirates University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (3 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 88 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education Requirements 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEEM110 | Contemporary Emirati Studies | 3 |
| GEAE101 | Academic English for Humanities and STEM | 3 |
| GEIT113 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| GEIE222 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| GESU121 | Sustainability | 3 |
Required Courses 87 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOC100 | Basic Biology I | 3 |
| MATH105 | Calculus I | 3 |
| CHEM111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM113 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM115 | General Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHEM282 | Organic Chemistry for Non-Majors | 3 |
| CHEM283 | Biochemistry for Non-Majors | 3 |
| PHYS105 | General Physics I | 3 |
| MGMT201 | Fundamentals of Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BION230 | Microbiology for Non-Majors | 3 |
| BION270 | General Genetics for Non-Majors | 2 |
| BION275 | Genetics Laboratory for Non-Majors | 1 |
| STAT235 | Statistics for Biology | 3 |
| FDSC331 | Fundamentals of Food Preparation | 3 |
| NUTR101 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| NUTR220 | Nutrition and Dietetics: Principles and Practices | 3 |
| NUTR320 | Macronutrient Nutrition and Metabolism | 2 |
| NUTR321 | Nutrition Assessment I | 1 |
| NUTR330 | Micronutrient Nutrition and Metabolism | 2 |
| NUTR331 | Nutrition Assessment II | 1 |
| NUTR355 | Nutrition Seminar | 1 |
| NUTR352 | Human Nutrition in Various Ages Stages | 3 |
| NUTR371 | Food Service Systems Management I | 2 |
| NUTR372 | Food Service Systems Management I SP | 2 |
| NUTR376 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I (CPD Program) | 3 |
| NUTR378 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I (Supervised Practice) | 1 |
| NUTR403 | Nutrition Education and Communication (CPD Program) | 2 |
| NUTR404 | Nutrition Education and Communication (Supervised Practice) | 1 |
| NUTR446 | Specialized Practice in Dietetics | 1 |
| NUTR460 | Precision Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR481 | Senior Project (Dietetics Program) | 3 |
| NUTR484 | Food Service Systems Management II | 2 |
| NUTR485 | Food Service Systems Management II (SP) | 1 |
| NUTR486 | Community Nutrition (CPD) | 2 |
| NUTR487 | Community Nutrition (Supervised Practice) | 1 |
| NUTR492 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II (CPD) | 3 |
| NUTR489 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II (Supervised Practice) | 1 |
| NUTR490 | Internship (CPD) | 6 |
Electives 135 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH120 | Contemporary Applications of Math Elective | 3 |
| PHI180 | Critical Thinking Elective | 3 |
| STAT101 | Statistics in the Modern World Elective | 3 |
| ECON110 | Principles of Economics Elective | 3 |
| GEZD110 | Zayed’s Legacy of Tolerance and Coexistence Elective | 3 |
| GEIS100 | Islamic Culture Elective | 3 |
| GEIS101 | Biography of the Prophet "Sira" Elective | 3 |
| HSR120 | Introduction to Heritage & Culture Elective | 3 |
| HSR130 | Introduction to Language & Communication Elective | 3 |
| MSC200 | Introduction to Mass Media Elective | 3 |
| PHI101 | Introduction to Philosophy Elective | 3 |
| TRS200 | Introduction to Translation Elective | 3 |
| CURR103 | Early Childhood Development & Learning Elective | 3 |
| GEBS280 | Future Workforce Skills Elective | 3 |
| GEO200 | World Regional Geography Elective | 3 |
| HSR140 | Introduction to Society & Behavior Elective | 3 |
| HSR150 | Introduction to Government Policy & Urban Structures Elective | 3 |
| PHIL120 | Principles of Professional Ethics Elective | 3 |
| PHI226 | Human Rights Theory Elective | 3 |
| PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology Elective | 3 |
| ARAG205 | Introduction to Fish and Animal Science Elective | 3 |
| ARAG220 | Natural Resources Elective | 3 |
| CHEM181 | Chemistry in the Modern World Elective | 3 |
| GEOL110 | Planet Earth Elective | 3 |
| PHYS100 | Astronomy Elective | 3 |
| PHYS101 | Conceptual Physics Elective | 3 |
| GEHP111 | Happiness and Wellbeing Elective | 3 |
| NUTR100 | Nutrition and Well-being Elective | 3 |
| PHED201 | Physical Fitness and Wellness Elective | 3 |
| PHED211 | Health and Movement Elective | 3 |
| SLP101 | Language Development and Impairment Elective | 3 |
| SPED101 | Education of Exceptional Children Elective | 3 |
| CHIN101 | Chinese 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| FCH101 | French 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| GER101 | German 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| KOR101 | Korean 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| SPN101 | Spanish 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| CHIN102 | Chinese 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| FCH102 | French 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| GER102 | German 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| KOR102 | Korean 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| SPN102 | Spanish 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| FDSC352 | Food Safety Elective | 3 |
| NUTR396 | Sports Nutrition Elective | 3 |
| NUTR443 | Meal Planning 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 Dietetics
How many credit hours is Dietetics at United Arab Emirates University?
Dietetics at United Arab Emirates University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 88 courses.
How many years is Dietetics at United Arab Emirates University?
The study plan for Dietetics spans about 2 years (3 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Dietetics award?
Dietetics at United Arab Emirates University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.