Human Nutrition — study plan

Qatar University College of Health Sciences

Credit hours: 132
Levels: 9
Courses: 43
Degree: bachelor

The Human Nutrition study plan at Qatar University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 132 credit hours across 43 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
CHEM 101	General Chemistry	3
CHEM 103	Experimental General Chemistry	1
MEDI 101	Human Structure and Function I	3
PUBH 151	Biostatistics	3
MEDI 102	Medical Education	3
ENGL 202	English Language I - Core Curriculum	3

Year 1 - Spring 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CHEM 209	Organic Chemistry 2	3
MEDI 103	Human Structure and Function II	3
BIOM 217	Human Genetics	3
ENGL 203	English Language II - Core Curriculum	3
CORE	Core Curriculum Course Elective	3
CORE	Core Curriculum Course Elective	3

Year 2 - Fall 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BIOL 241	Microbiology	3
CHEM 351	Basic Biochemistry	3
CHEM 352	Experimental Basic Biochemistry	1
NUTR 223	Introduction to Dietetic Profession	2
CORE	Core Curriculum Course Elective	3
CORE	Core Curriculum Course Elective	3
CORE	Core Curriculum Course Elective	3

Year 2 - Spring 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
NUTR 231	Human Nutrition	3
NUTR 321	Food Chemistry	3
NUTR 352	Nutritional Metabolism	3
CORE	Core Curriculum Course Elective	3
CORE	Core Curriculum Course Elective	3

Year 3 - Fall 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
NUTR 439	Meal Planning & Evaluation	2
NUTR 340	Assessment of Nutritional Status	3
NUTR 338	Nutrition through Lifespan	3
NUTR 319	Quantity Food Production and Equipment	3
CORE	Core Curriculum Course Elective	3
CORE	Core Curriculum Course Elective	3

Year 3 - Spring 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
NUTR 353	Nutrition Education and Communication	3
NUTR 441	Food Safety and Quality	3
NUTR 457	Public Health Nutrition	3
NUTR 450	Medical Nutrition Therapy I	4
NUTR 492	Research Methodology in Human Nutrition	2

Year 4 - Fall 13 credits

Code	Course	Credits
NUTR 460	Food Service Operations	3
NUTR 451	Medical Nutrition Therapy 2	4
NUTR 490	Capstone Course	3
NUTR 470	Clinical Pediatric Nutrition	3

Year 4 - Spring 10 credits

Code	Course	Credits
NUTR 494	Supervised Practice in Dietetics I	7
NUTR 496	Professional Development 1	3

Year 5 - Fall 10 credits

Code	Course	Credits
NUTR 495	Supervised Dietetic Practice II	7
NUTR 497	Professional Development 2	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

How many credit hours is Human Nutrition at Qatar University?

Human Nutrition at Qatar University requires completing 132 credit hours to graduate, spread across 43 courses.

How many years is Human Nutrition at Qatar University?

The study plan for Human Nutrition spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Human Nutrition award?

Human Nutrition at Qatar University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 132 credit hours.

Is Human Nutrition offered at other universities?

Yes, Human Nutrition is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.