Clinical Nutrition (Diploma) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 72
- Levels
- 6
- Courses
- 30
- Degree
- diploma
The Clinical Nutrition (Diploma) study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited diploma programme spanning about 3 years (6 academic levels), requiring 72 credit hours across 30 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR1101 | Tajweed of The Holy Quran | 2 |
| IND1101 | Design Thinking | 2 |
| ELIH1101 | English Language (1) | 4 |
| NUT1101 | Basic Skills in Applied Medical Sciences | 2 |
| CHM1000 | General Chemistry for Allied Health Professions | 2 |
| LAB1001 | Physiology 1 | 3 |
| PHYS1103 | Medical Physics | 2 |
| EMS1000 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
Level 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2102 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 1 | 2 |
| CUR1101 | University Skills | 0 |
| ELIH1102 | English Language (2) | 4 |
| MED1406 | Introduction to Anatomy | 2 |
| LAB1002 | Physiology 2 | 3 |
| LAB1301 | Basic Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOM1501 | Introduction to Microbiology | 2 |
| DPT1201 | Introduction to Applied Medical Sciences and Ethics | 2 |
Level 3 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2103 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 2 | 2 |
| AI2001 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| NUT2121 | Fundamentals of Human Nutrition | 3 |
| LAB2390 | Pathology | 3 |
| NUT2236 | Functional Foods | 2 |
Level 4 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR3104 | Seal of the Holy Quran | 2 |
| ICC1201 | Values and Ethics | 2 |
| NUT2223 | Nutrition through life cycle | 3 |
| NUT2214 | Human metabolism | 2 |
| NUT2224 | Maternal and Child Nutrition | 3 |
Level 5 7 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUT3152 | Meal Planning and Preparation | 4 |
| NUT3153 | Nutritional Assessment | 3 |
Level 6 5 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUT3251 | Nutritional Immunology | 2 |
| NUT3254 | (Medical Nutrition Therapy (1) MNT (1 | 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 Clinical Nutrition (Diploma)
How many credit hours is Clinical Nutrition (Diploma) at Umm Al-Qura University?
Clinical Nutrition (Diploma) at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 72 credit hours to graduate, spread across 30 courses.
How many years is Clinical Nutrition (Diploma) at Umm Al-Qura University?
The study plan for Clinical Nutrition (Diploma) spans about 3 years (6 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Clinical Nutrition (Diploma) award?
Clinical Nutrition (Diploma) at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Diploma degree after completing 72 credit hours.