Human Nutrition United Arab Emirates University

Overview

At Science in Human Nutrition Program from United Arab Emirates University students can be enrolled in the Human Nutrition Program in every Fall semester of the academic year. 

Quick Facts:

• The first 2 semesters (first academic year) courses will be delivered in the United Arab Emirates University, 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.

Program Objectives

• Equip students with advanced knowledge, scientific research and problem-solving skills in human nutrition at the individual, family and community levels.
• Provide students with comprehensive educational experience to perform outcome-based research, as well as prepare graduates to pursue more advanced degree.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Evaluate the impact of nutrition on health status of individuals and communities.
• Design nutrition interventions using scientific evidence in improving 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 the scientific literature