About the Program
The Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics program at Al al-Bayt University was accredited by the Higher Education Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for the 2023/2024 academic year under the supervision of the Faculty of Sciences/Department of Life Sciences, before joining the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences in 2024.
The B.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics is a specialized academic program that aims to prepare scientifically and professionally qualified specialists in medical nutrition therapy, capable of providing evidence-based nutrition care for both healthy individuals and patients. The program focuses on equipping students with a solid foundation in nutrition science, biochemistry, and human physiology, and on linking theoretical knowledge with practical application in nutritional assessment, the development of therapeutic nutrition plans, and monitoring their outcomes—thereby contributing to the prevention and management of chronic diseases and improving quality of life. It also develops students’ skills in nutrition counseling and education, effective communication with patients and their families, and working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams, while strengthening professional ethics and ensuring the safety and quality of nutrition services.
The program includes courses covering nutrition across the life span and therapeutic nutrition for conditions such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular and kidney diseases, and gastrointestinal disorders, in addition to nutritional assessment, dietary data collection methods, anthropometric measurements, and relevant laboratory tests. It also addresses topics related to public health, community nutrition, food safety, and food service management, while developing students’ research skills and their ability to read, analyze, and apply evidence-based practices. The program further strengthens practical training through clinical and field placements in hospitals and healthcare centers, enhancing graduates’ readiness to enter the labor market with competence and professionalism. The program offers graduates a wide range of career opportunities, most notably working as clinical dietitians in hospitals and clinics, working in diabetes and obesity centers as well as nutrition and fitness centers, and contributing to public health and nutrition education programs in schools and institutions. Graduates may also work in food factories and companies in areas such as nutrition, quality assurance, and food labeling, in addition to opportunities in scientific research and related health projects.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To achieve a transformative shift in education and learning to enhance the role of clinical nutrition graduates in the healthcare system for both individuals and society, in accordance with the latest scientific advancements.
Mission
To train professionals with foundational knowledge, practical skills, and research methodologies in clinical nutrition and dietetics, empowering them to promote nutritional awareness and engage effectively with all segments of society in both health and disease.
Program Objectives
- Preparing students to apply Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) by designing individualized, evidence-based therapeutic diet plans, monitoring their effectiveness, and adjusting them according to the clinical condition, laboratory test results, and patient needs.
- Enhancing professional and ethical competencies and professional practice by developing skills in nutrition counseling, health education, documentation, and nutrition report writing, thereby ensuring the quality and safety of nutrition services within healthcare institutions.
- Develop students' ability to assess nutritional status at different life stages and identify diseases and conditions related to nutrition.
- Providing students with a variety of teaching and learning approaches, including the use of digital technologies and specialized software, to enhance their learning in the field of clinical nutrition and dietetics.
- Developing problem-solving and research skills through a comprehensive understanding of scientific research methods in nutrition and dietetics.
- Participating in extracurricular activities and working with nutrition programs teams on all levels, both locally and internationally, to increase students' community involvement.
Learning Outcomes
- Extrapolate knowledge necessary to address chronic diseases and to identify the relationship between diet, disease, health, and social/ethical factors.
- Demonstrate the ability to use problem solving to critically apply knowledge of diet and health to assess, interpret, and communicate dietary and health information, drawing from scientific sources.
- Customize personalized therapeutic nutrition plans based on patient assessments, addressing the impact of communicable and non-communicable diseases on nutritional status, and understanding how nutrition affects the progression, management, and treatment of these conditions in clinical practice.
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of nutritional sciences, food science, safety and food system management in order to improve the health of the population and enhance patient-centered care.
- Verify a strong foundation in scientific research principles and methodologies, while developing lifelong learning skills to stay current in clinical nutrition.
- Create consistent professional behavior while adhering to the legal, ethical, and regulatory standards of the dietetics profession.
- Support community-based dietary promotion and practices across life span at all population of individual and community levels using innovative dietary strategies aimed at improving health and well-being.
- Interpret critical thinking skills to identify key nutritional issues and create effective nutrition plans that enhance patient care and health outcomes.
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Advising Plan
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