Master of Science in Human Nutrition is a Masters program taught at Zayed University, UAE. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 Semesters (On Average)) options.
Zayed University offers a Master of Science in Human Nutrition. Students study required courses that cover fundamentals of nutrition, nutrition assessment, nutritional epidemiology, biostatistics and critical appraisal, nutrition in health and disease, nutritional biochemistry, research methods, global challenges for food and health, public health and nutrition behavior, and a research thesis.
The program is delivered in English over 4 semesters at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi. Courses run in 16-week terms, and classes are generally scheduled in the evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The curriculum includes a research thesis and develops skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Graduates are prepared for roles in healthcare, research, public health, government agencies, and the food and nutrition industry. Named job roles include Nutritionist, Nutrition Counsellor, Public Health Nutritionist, Health Promotion Specialist, Policy Advisor, Nutrition Research Scientist, Product Development Specialist, Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager, Corporate Nutrition Advisor, Sustainability and Food Systems Specialist, and Wellness Program Manager.
The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science in Human Nutrition at Zayed University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Admission is open to males and females of all nationalities.
An earned bachelor’s degree in a health-related field such as nutrition, public health, medicine, medical science, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dentistry, health education, biological science, biochemistry, and physiology from an accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 (or 2.5 for conditional admission) or higher on a 4.0-point scale or equivalent.
Applicants who have successfully completed a baccalaureaute degree in a field not listed above, but who possess other professional or non-professional qualifications and/or substantial relevant experience, may apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
A TOEFL score of 213 CBT, 79 iBT (or 197 CBT, 71 iBT for conditional admission), or
An IELTS (Academic) overall band score of not less than 6.0 (or 5.5 for conditional admission), or
Evidence that the applicant is a native speaker of English who has completed his/her undergraduate education in an English medium institution in a country where English is the official language.
Please check detail of study units at https://www.zu.ac.ae/main/en/gsd/_graduate-degree-programs/master-of-science-in-human-nutrition
9 fully funded scholarships are listed for UAE. See UAE scholarships.