Nutrition Science — study plan
Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) College of Health Sciences
- Credit hours
- 68
- Levels
- 5
- Courses
- 36
- Degree
- diploma
The Nutrition Science study plan at Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) is an accredited diploma programme spanning about 3 years (5 academic levels), requiring 68 credit hours across 36 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Culture Courses - Compulsory 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 01-101 | Islamic Culture | 2 |
| 03-112 | Work Values and Loyalty | 3 |
| 24-108 | Computer | 3 |
| 27-105 | Introduction to Health Statistics | 2 |
| 30-101 | English Language (1) | 2 |
| 30-103 | English Language (Food Science) - Specialised | 2 |
| 30-99 | English Language (Remedial) | 0 |
General Culture Courses - Elective 10 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 22-104 | Establishing and Managing Small Businesses Elective | 2 |
| 03-123 | Human Relations Elective | 2 |
| 06-102 | Scientific Culture Elective | 2 |
| 15-114 | Introduction to Psychology Elective | 2 |
| 41-101 | First Aid Elective | 2 |
General Culture Courses - Compulsory 34 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 43-111 | Introduction to Food Science | 3 |
| 43-112 | Introduction to Human Nutrition Principles | 3 |
| 43-123 | Food and Health | 3 |
| 43-124 | Nutrition Across Age Groups | 3 |
| 43-127 | Food Microbiology | 3 |
| 43-232 | Community Nutrition | 3 |
| 43-234 | Nutritional Assessment | 3 |
| 43-236 | Nutrition and Metabolism | 3 |
| 43-244 | Nutrition Education | 3 |
| 43-246 | Therapeutic Nutrition | 3 |
| 43-252 | Field Training | 3 |
| 43-302 | Summer Field Training | 1 |
General Culture Courses - Elective 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 43-125 | Food Preservation and Processing Elective | 3 |
| 43-128 | Food Security Elective | 3 |
| 43-130 | Hotel Management Elective | 3 |
| 43-218 | Food Storage Elective | 3 |
| 43-233 | Food Legislation and Standard Specifications Elective | 3 |
| 43-239 | Dairy Technology Elective | 3 |
| 43-245 | Food Analysis Elective | 3 |
| 43-249 | Food Health Affairs Elective | 3 |
General Culture Courses - Compulsory 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 05-108 | Basic Principles of Mathematics | 3 |
| 42-155 | Anatomy and Physiology (Nutrition) | 3 |
| 46-131 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| 46-155 | General Microbiology | 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 Nutrition Science
How many credit hours is Nutrition Science at Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET)?
Nutrition Science at Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) requires completing 68 credit hours to graduate, spread across 36 courses.
How many years is Nutrition Science at Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET)?
The study plan for Nutrition Science spans about 3 years (5 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Nutrition Science award?
Nutrition Science at Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) awards a Diploma degree after completing 68 credit hours.