Master of Science in Human Nutrition
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
2 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
AED 2,300 / per credit **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* applications opens on 28th September 2021
** per credit hour
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Introduction
Overview
The Master of Science in Human Nutrition Program will be a full-time program delivered for a duration of 2 years. The completion time of the program is two years (4 semesters) for full-time students and four years (8 semesters) for part-time students. Students can be enrolled in the Program every Fall semester of the academic year. The first 2 semesters (first academic year) courses will be delivered in the UAEU, on the 3rd semester, students will be based in United Kingdom (UK) and courses will be delivered in the University College London (UCL), while the 4th semester, students will be back in UAEU to carry on their remaining courses and will also be conducting their thesis research which will be co-supervised by one faculty member from UAEU and another faculty from UCL.
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Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Required Credit Hours: minimum of 32 hours
Nutrition and Dietetics
| Required Courses (17 hours) | Credits |
| CMPH602 Biostatistics I | 2 |
| NUTR635 Papers and Research Proposal Writing in Nutrition Related Subjects | 1 |
| NUTR615 Community Nutrition and Health Promotion | 3 |
| NUTR665 Fundamentals of Nutrition and Metabolism (UCL-GASNG002) | 2 |
| NUTR670 Practical Nutrition Assessment (UCL-GASNG005) | 2 |
| NUTR675 Experimental Design and Research Methods (UCL-GASNG007) | 2 |
| NUTR650 Current Topics in Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR660 Disease-related malnutrition (UCL-GASNG001) | 2 |
| Elective Courses (6 hours) | Credits |
| NUTR605 Advanced Nutrition Counseling Techniques | 3 |
| NUTR625 Sport and Exercise Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR630 Pediatric Diet Therapy | 3 |
| NUTR645 Advanced Nutrition and Chronic Diseases | 3 |
| Thesis (9 hours) | Credits |
| NUTR655 Thesis Research1 | 9 |
1The student may register 2 Credits per semester from Thesis Research (NUTR655) starting from the 2nd semester
Merit Fellowship Award
To receive the Merit Award, students are expected to have high academic credentials and maintain their academic success at the UAEU. The Merit Fellowship Award offers financial assistance in the form of a partial tuition waiver to qualified students. Students in STEM and strategic areas of the country (renewable energy, transportation, health, water resources, technology, space) will have priority.
Student Eligibility:
- Have Excellent Academic Standing (GPA ≥ 3.6/4.0).
- Maintain a GPA ≥of 3.6/4.0 during study at UAEU.
- Have no other financial sponsorship or award.
Benefits:
- 50% discount on tuition fees.
Duration:
- Valid until graduation as long as the student is abiding with the Student Eligibility conditions.
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Program Outcome
- Equip students with advanced knowledge, scientific research and problem-solving skills in human nutrition at the individual, family and community levels.
- Provide students with a comprehensive educational experience to perform outcome-based research, as well as prepare graduates to pursue a more advanced degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Evaluate the impact of nutrition on the health status of individuals and communities.
- Design nutrition interventions using scientific evidence in improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
- Conduct outcome-based research by using ethical guidelines and appropriate research methods of assessments and analysis.
- Demonstrate advanced writing and oral communication skills using scientific literature.