Vision
Educational excellence in the field of human nutrition and diets by providing a distinguished academic program at the local and regional levels, preparing qualified specialists who are able to raise the level of food and nutrition practices in society by focusing on modern trends and applications in human nutrition and diets and enriching scientific research.
Mission
Providing a distinguished educational service in the field of human nutrition and diets based on the foundations of scientific research, and preparing graduates capable of meeting the needs of the labor market locally and regionally from specialized competencies in the therapeutic nutrition and diets sector.
Objectives
This program is designed with the aim of attracting distinguished students and qualifying them highly to supply national, public and private institutions with qualified graduates in the fields of food science and technology, human nutrition and diets. In order to achieve the following objectives: 1) Preparing specialists in the fields of nutrition and diets to fill vacant positions in the health fields and to meet the needs of society.
2) Educate individuals and groups about healthy food choices that improve health and prevent disease.
3) Apply the principles of proper nutrition to promote health and prevent diseases associated with malnutrition.
4) Excellence in scientific research, especially the applied one, and spreading nutritional and nutritional awareness.
5) Designing and implementing training programs and establishing various activities related to food, therapeutic nutrition and diets, in order to serve the local community by various available means.
Professional prospects:
Being a nutritionist or dietitian is not just about telling people about their food choices, but about a wide range of careers in the field. If you are interested in health, food and nutrition, there are many jobs waiting for you. Some examples include:
1-nutrition specialist
2-Dietitian
3-Pediatric nutrition specialist
4-Clinical and clinical nutrition specialist
5-Diet advisor
6-Food service manager
7-Researcher in food sciences and nutrition
8-Marketing sales of medicines or nutritional supplements
Outcomes of the undergraduate program for the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Technology: Education is based on providing the student with the necessary knowledge in this unique specialization, by focusing on the practical and applied side of the specialization. After graduation, the student is expected to be able to:
- Explain the importance of nutrients in human nutrition at all stages of his life, and determine the nutritional value of the diets of individuals and groups. Planning healthy diets for individuals and groups, according to global references.
- Assessment of the nutritional status of patients and healthy people. And develop appropriate nutritional solutions for each case.
Acquisition of functional, leadership and communication skills in the areas of food processing technology, human nutrition and food packages.
- The ability to examine foods chemically, physically, microbiologically and sensoryly, according to reference methods for examination and standard specifications. Contribute to finding scientific, practical and applied solutions to the problems facing the food and nutrition industries sector.