Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition

The Clinical Nutrition program offers the students a strong foundation in the clinical, teaching, research, and management domains through four years of full-time study.  After completion of all required courses the students are required to spend one full year (12 months) training and practicing clinical nutrition while doing rotations in approved hospital wards and specialized health centers.

College

College of Applied Medical Sciences

Campus

Dammam

Level

Undergraduate

Degree

BSc

Gender

Female

Years of study

5 (Includes Preparatory and Internship years)

Credit hours

138

Additional requirements

Internship

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

1. Student will demonstrate an understanding of the integration of basic sciences with food and nutrition.
2. Student will amalgamate behavioral and educational principles in the planning of nutritional care for individuals and populations.
3. Student will demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, innovation, leadership and teamwork skills.
4. Student will communicate effectively through the development of writing, speaking, listening, brain storming and problem solving skills in both Arabic and English.
5. Student will express proficiency in applied dietetic research.
6. Student will demonstrate the ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information from different sources towards appropriate conclusions and problem solving.
7. Student will gain knowledge in the development of leadership and professionalism skills required to effectively manage financial and human resources in a variety of settings.
8. Students will acquire knowledge about character building, healthy behaviors, morals and ethical codes related to the dietetic career.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. 1. Assessing nutritional needs (nutritional diagnosis).
   2. Nutritional counseling.
   3. Developing nutritional plans.
   4. Supervising meal preparation.
   5. Evaluating clinical therapeutic outcomes.
   6. Preventing and treating illness by promoting healthy eating habits.
   7. Managing food service systems.
   8. Counseling individuals and groups on nutritional practice designed to promote and prevent diseases.

POSITION

Our graduate will be classified as Clinical Dietician

DEGREE

Bachelor of Clinical Nutrition

First year

The Preparatory year is completed in the Health track.

Second year

Students will study basic subjects in food science and nutrition areas. This includes nutritional biochemistry, basics of human nutrition, food analysis and nutrition throughout the life span.

Third year

In the third year students will go more in depth and take advanced courses related to clinical nutrition during which they learn how to assess the nutritional status of both healthy and sick clients and provide the proper nutritional counseling and advice.

Fourth year

The focus in the fourth year is on the application of the knowledge gained throughout the preceding years in a real work environment including hospitals and health centers.

Fifth year (Internship year)

After successfully completing the University requirements, the student will enter an extensive training course (internship) for one full year (12 months) at government and military hospitals as well as other accredited health care centers. This training program is under the supervision of both the Department of Clinical Nutrition in the College of Applied Medical Sciences as well the administration of the training destination.