Master of Science in Human Nutrition
About This Programme
A master's in human nutrition (33 credit hours) covering nutritional science, dietetics and applied public-health nutrition.
Course Highlights
- Taught at Zayed University, ranked #588 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.
Programme courses
Required credit hours: 33. Course list as printed in the Zayed University Catalog 2025-2026, pages 132-133.
- NUT610 Fundamentals of Nutrition
- NUT620 Nutritional Assessment
- NUT650 Nutrition in Health and Disease
- NUT630 Nutritional Epidemiology
- NUT640 Biostatistics and Critical Appraisal
- NUT660 Nutritional Biochemistry
- NUT670 Research Methods
- NUT680 Global Challenges for Food and Health
- NUT690 Public Health and Nutrition Behavior
- NUT699 Research Thesis *
Entry Requirements
A non-refundable application fee of AED 420 applies.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in healthcare, clinical services, public health and research, or continue to further professional or postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Zayed University holds US institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and national accreditation from the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
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 (2.5 for conditional admission).
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Health Sciences
Campus
Abu Dhabi
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 49,500/yr
Graduate applicants apply to Zayed University Graduate Admissions with transcripts and supporting documents, and pay the AED 420 application fee.