Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
About This Programme
Clinical and community dietetics with supervised practice for registered-dietitian pathways.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
General Education Requirements
21 credit hours
- GEEM110 Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- GEAE101 Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- GEIT113 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- GEIE222 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- GESU121 Sustainability3 credits
Plus 6 credit hours of elective General Education themes selected by the student to complete 21 credit hours.
Coordinated Program in Dietetics Required Courses
81 credit hours
- BIOC100 Basic Biology I3 credits
- MATH105 Calculus I3 credits
- CHEM111 General Chemistry I3 credits
- CHEM113 General Chemistry II3 credits
- CHEM115 General Chemistry Lab1 credit
- CHEM282 Organic Chemistry for Non-Majors3 credits
- CHEM283 Biochemistry for Non-Majors3 credits
- PHYS105 General Physics I3 credits
- MGMT201 Fundamentals of Management and Organizational Behavior3 credits
- BION230 Microbiology for Non-Majors3 credits
- BION270 General Genetics for Non-Majors2 credits
- BION275 Genetics Laboratory for Non-Majors1 credit
- STAT235 Statistics for Biology3 credits
- FDSC331 Fundamentals of Food Preparation3 credits
- NUTR101 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology3 credits
- NUTR220 Nutrition and Dietetics: Principles and Practices3 credits
- NUTR320 Macronutrient Nutrition and Metabolism2 credits
- NUTR321 Nutrition Assessment I1 credit
- NUTR330 Micronutrient Nutrition and Metabolism2 credits
- NUTR331 Nutrition Assessment II1 credit
- NUTR355 Nutrition Seminar1 credit
- NUTR352 Human Nutrition in Various Age Stages3 credits
- NUTR371 Food Service Systems Management I2 credits
- NUTR372 Food Service Systems Management I (Supervised Practice)2 credits
- NUTR376 Medical Nutrition Therapy I (CPD Program)3 credits
- NUTR378 Medical Nutrition Therapy I (Supervised Practice)1 credit
- NUTR403 Nutrition Education and Communication (CPD Program)2 credits
- NUTR404 Nutrition Education and Communication (Supervised Practice)1 credit
- NUTR446 Specialized Practice in Dietetics1 credit
- NUTR460 Precision Nutrition3 credits
- NUTR481 Senior Project (Dietetics Program)3 credits
- NUTR484 Food Service Systems Management II2 credits
- NUTR485 Food Service Systems Management II (Supervised Practice)1 credit
- NUTR486 Community Nutrition (CPD)2 credits
- NUTR487 Community Nutrition (Supervised Practice)1 credit
- NUTR492 Medical Nutrition Therapy II (CPD)3 credits
- NUTR489 Medical Nutrition Therapy II (Supervised Practice)1 credit
Internship
6 credit hours, 24 weeks post-coursework
- NUTR490 Internship (CPD)6 credits
Electives
Select 2 courses (6 credit hours)
Select 2 courses (6 credit hours) from the list above, plus 6 credit hours of free electives. Programme totals a minimum of 120 credit hours.
- FDSC352 Food Safety3 credits
- NUTR396 Sports Nutrition3 credits
- NUTR443 Meal Planning3 credits
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in food science, nutrition, dietetics, quality assurance and public health, or continue to professional registration and postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Food & Nutrition
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 79,830/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.