Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

Overview

Learning outcomes of the Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics program at the University of Sharjah include:

• Demonstrate awareness for the social and cultural sensitivity of the Emirate's needs within its Islamic values and advancement.
• Establish broad understanding of the importance of economic, environmental and cultural issues influencing food choice and nutritional status.
• Possess strong foundation in health and food science.
• Acquire a broad knowledge base and skills in nutritional sciences and nutrition education.
• Integrate and acquire training and knowledge from fields relevant to food and nutrition sciences; food technology, food psychology and sociology, and health promotion and nutrition.
• Develop a range of skills including knowledge of information technology, food analysis, independent learning, critical thinking and verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Design an effective evidence-based nutrition care plan for individual clients or patients.
• Demonstrate leadership to provide effective and efficient nutritional care to clients based on latest knowledge and changing needs to the community.
• Apply the principles of nutrition and dietetics in the maintenance of health and prevention of disease in groups and individuals.
• Act responsibly toward clients, self, colleagues, and the community.
• Integrate recent developments through research in the field of clinical nutrition.
• Adhere to the ethical and social issues important to nutritional services. 

Career opportunities

Graduates from the Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics are absorbed in popular careers that include hospitals, primary health care facilities, medical centers and clinics; food industry, food catering, and nutraceutical companies; educational institutions, research centers, media centers; social welfare organizations; and wellness clinics in public and private sectors.