Master of Science in Human Nutrition
About This Programme
Advanced human nutrition, metabolism and dietetics research.
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.
Required Courses
17 credit hours. Minimum 32 credit hours total. Semesters 1-2 at UAEU, semester 3 at University College London (UCL), semester 4 at UAEU with internationally co-supervised thesis research.
- CMPH602 Biostatistics2 credits
- NUTR635 Papers and Research Proposal Writing in Nutrition Related Subjects1 credit
- NUTR615 Community Nutrition and Health Promotion3 credits
- NUTR665 Fundamentals of Nutrition and Metabolism (UCL MEDC0034)2 credits
- NUTR670 Practical Nutrition Assessment (UCL MEDC0037)2 credits
- NUTR675 Experimental Design and Research Methods (UCL MEDC0039)2 credits
- NUTR650 Current Topics in Nutrition3 credits
- NUTR660 Disease Related Malnutrition (UCL MEDC0033)2 credits
Elective Courses
Select 2 courses (6 credit hours)
Select 2 elective courses (6 credit hours).
- NUTR605 Advanced Nutrition Counseling Techniques3 credits
- NUTR625 Sport and Exercise Nutrition3 credits
- NUTR630 Pediatric Diet Therapy3 credits
- NUTR645 Advanced Nutrition and Chronic Diseases3 credits
Thesis Research
9 credit hours, co-supervised by UAEU and UCL faculty
- NUTR655 Thesis Research9 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
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
Master of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Food & Nutrition
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 53,600/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.