Nutritional Science — study plan
United Arab Emirates University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 44
- Degree
- bachelor
The Nutritional Science study plan at United Arab Emirates University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 44 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education 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 |
Program Requirements 75 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOC100 | Basic Biology I | 3 |
| MATH105 | Calculus I | 3 |
| BION275 | Genetics Laboratory for Non-Majors | 1 |
| BION230 | Microbiology for Non-Majors | 3 |
| BION270 | General Genetics for Non-Majors | 2 |
| BIOM229 | Cell Biology I | 2 |
| 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 |
| STAT235 | Statistics for Biology | 3 |
| FDSC330 | Fundamentals of Food Science | 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 |
| NUTR360 | Immunology and Nutrition | 2 |
| NUTR375 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I (NS Program) | 3 |
| NUTR380 | Food Service Systems Management (NS Program) | 3 |
| NUTR401 | Nutrition Education and Communication | 3 |
| NUTR410 | Nutritional Product Development | 3 |
| NUTR460 | Precision Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR480 | Senior Research Project (NS Program) | 3 |
| NUTR482 | Community Nutrition (NS Program) | 3 |
Internship 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUTR491 | Internship (NS) | 3 |
Electives 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS110 | General Physics II Elective | 3 |
| AGRB395 | Contemporary Food Sustainability and Nutrition Elective | 3 |
| AGRB360 | Global Agri-food Trade Elective | 3 |
| FDSC309 | Sensory evaluation Elective | 3 |
| NUTR379 | Functional Food and Health Elective | 3 |
| NUTR396 | Sports Nutrition Elective | 3 |
| NUTR443 | Meal Planning Elective | 3 |
| NUTR478 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II (NS Program) 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 Nutritional Science
How many credit hours is Nutritional Science at United Arab Emirates University?
Nutritional Science at United Arab Emirates University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 44 courses.
How many years is Nutritional Science at United Arab Emirates University?
The study plan for Nutritional Science spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Nutritional Science award?
Nutritional Science at United Arab Emirates University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.