College of Health Sciences – Department of Therapeutic Nutrition

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“At the College of Clinical Nutrition, we design the future of health through an integrated scientific vision that combines innovation in the field of nutrition with advanced applied training. Our academic programs prepare cadres capable of transforming nutritional knowledge into preventive and therapeutic solutions, using a research methodology based on the latest scientific evidence and keeping pace with global health challenges.

The curriculum includes a balanced mix of theoretical aspects (anatomy, biochemistry, food sciences) and practical training (case analysis, dietary design, and the use of technology in diagnosis), with a focus on unique specialties such as chronic disease nutrition, food safety, and sports nutrition.

We aim to build a generation of clinical nutritionists capable of leading change in communities by promoting health awareness, combating nutrition-related diseases, and contributing to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for better health for individuals and communities.”

Internal regulations of the Faculty of Therapeutic Nutrition

Introduction to the College of Therapeutic Nutrition

The Bachelor of Medical Therapeutic Nutrition program is a cornerstone of the College of Health Sciences. Launched in 2022, it aims to prepare specialized personnel capable of addressing community health challenges through the development of scientific nutritional solutions. The program aims to empower graduates to improve the health and nutritional status of individuals and families and raise community awareness of optimal nutritional patterns, contributing to disease prevention and improving quality of life.

Academic and training structure

Program duration: 4 academic years, covering comprehensive scientific subjects divided into:

Basic sciences: (biochemistry, anatomy, physiology).

Specialized sciences: (chronic disease nutrition, food safety, advanced clinical nutrition).

Applied training:

Laboratory training in the college’s state-of-the-art facilities.

Intensive clinical training in hospitals and health centers, focusing on case diagnosis and the design of therapeutic diets.

The program's relationship to the university's mission

The Therapeutic Nutrition Program is one of the programs offered by the university. Therefore, the college’s vision, mission, and goals are consistent with the university’s vision, mission, and goals of leadership and excellence in producing a generation capable of keeping pace with all developments to serve its community.

College vision

The college aspires to become a leading and accredited center in the field of therapeutic nutrition and its techniques at the local and regional levels, by providing an integrated package of academic, research, and consulting services that meet the highest international standards.

Program features

Approved Curriculum: Designed after a comparative analysis of leading programs at Arab and international universities, taking into account the standards of international organizations such as ACEND.

Integrating knowledge and skills: The program combines theoretical lectures with practical applications in:

Analyzing the nutritional content of meals.

Managing nutrition services in healthcare facilities.

Using specialized software to calculate nutritional values.

Continuous updating: The program keeps pace with global scientific developments in the field of therapeutic nutrition, such as:

Precision Nutrition applications.

Using artificial intelligence to track dietary patterns.

College message

The college seeks to provide the local and regional markets with leading competencies in the field of therapeutic nutrition by providing an exceptional educational and research environment that stimulates innovation and adheres to the highest international quality standards. We aim to develop experts capable of leading a radical shift in the concept of nutritional therapy, by integrating the latest scientific techniques with applied expertise to provide proactive solutions that enhance community health and combat emerging nutritional challenges.

Graduate opportunities

Work in hospitals, research centers, public health institutions, and therapeutic nutrition units.

Attend graduate programs specializing in clinical nutrition or public health.

Strategic program objectives

Qualifying graduates capable of:

Diagnosing eating disorders and treating nutrition-related diseases (such as obesity, diabetes, and food allergies).

Managing health education programs and designing individualized diets based on medical conditions.

Promoting scientific research by:

Studying interactions between diets and therapeutic responses.

Developing innovative solutions to emerging nutritional problems (such as micronutrient deficiencies).

Community Partnership:

Designing awareness initiatives in collaboration with health institutions to address unhealthy eating habits.

College objectives

Global Scientific Collaboration:
Establishing research and educational partnerships with leading academic departments and international institutions specializing in food science and nutrition, to exchange expertise and keep pace with global developments.

Promoting Health Awareness:
Organizing educational campaigns and community activities in cooperation with local and international organizations, to disseminate the principles of therapeutic nutrition and best preventive practices.

Leading Scientific Events:
Organizing international conferences and workshops that bring together experts and researchers in the field of therapeutic nutrition, to highlight scientific developments and encourage innovation.

Integrated Infrastructure:
Providing advanced educational and research facilities (laboratories, training clinics, digital platforms) that enable students and researchers to conduct pioneering research and apply knowledge practically.

Academic Leadership:
Graduating specialized cadres in therapeutic nutrition equipped with the highest scientific and practical standards, capable of providing innovative solutions to promote community health and combat nutrition-related diseases.

Certified Scientific Consultations:
Providing certified nutritional and therapeutic consultations through a specialized center that serves as a scientific reference at the local and regional levels in the field of therapeutic nutrition and dietary design.

Applied Research:
Producing evidence-based scientific research to improve nutritional practices for individuals and communities, with a focus on designing realistic solutions to promote sustainable healthy habits.

Innovation in Clinical Nutrition:
Developing functional foods and customized nutritional protocols that meet the individual needs of patients based on various disease conditions (such as diabetes, heart disease, and gastrointestinal disorders).

Strategic Partnerships:
Enhancing collaboration with governmental and private health agencies and community institutions to implement awareness programs and effective nutritional interventions that contribute to building a healthy society.

Frequently Asked Questions

Admission requirements to the college

What are the basic requirements?

Obtaining a General Secondary Certificate (Science/Literature) according to the requirements of the Higher Education Council.
Passing a personal interview to assess professional inclinations and personal characteristics.
Full-time study.

What is the study system like in college?

Duration: 4 academic years (8 semesters) according to the semester system.
Time Distribution:
- The academic year is divided into two semesters, each lasting 12 weeks.
- Study Plan: combines theoretical lectures (70%) and practical training (30%).

How can I contact the university directly?

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Telephone or email found on the official website.
Visit the campus during official working hours.
Follow the university's social media channels for the latest updates. For more details, we recommend visiting the university's official platforms or contacting them directly. We are happy to assist you with any additional inquiries!"

What is the approved language of instruction?

- Official language of instruction: Arabic.
- Some specialized courses are taught in English (e.g., mental health terminology, scientific research methods).

How is the issue of attendance handled?

- Attendance of at least 75% of the theoretical and practical lectures for each course is required.
- A student will be denied entry to the final exam if their attendance rate falls below the required percentage.

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Duties of a therapeutic nutritionist

1. Comprehensive Assessment and Follow-up:
Assess an individual’s nutritional status (in health and disease) through analysis of biomarkers, dietary patterns, and medical history.

Monitoring health (e.g., chronic diseases), psychological (anxiety, depression), and social (cultural habits, income) factors that influence or are influenced by nutritional status.

2. Personalized Nutrition Planning:
Designing individualized diets based on medical diagnosis, identifying specific nutritional components (calories, protein, vitamins) and their proportions.

Calculating the patient’s daily nutritional requirements based on their age, weight, and medical condition (e.g., diabetes, kidney failure).

3. Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
Working within an integrated medical team (doctors, nurses) to determine nutritional complementary elements (supplements, feeding tubes) and their role in the treatment plan.

Analyzing the impact of therapeutic diets on disease progression and preventing complications (e.g., malabsorption, immunodeficiency).

4. Community Program Management:
Developing therapeutic nutrition policies and programs at the institutional or community level (school programs, hospitals).

Evaluating the effectiveness of implemented nutritional strategies and measuring indicators of health improvement.

5. Health Education and Training:
Educating patients and their families about the principles of therapeutic nutrition appropriate to their conditions (brochures, interactive workshops).

Training support staff (nutrition technicians, therapeutic chefs) on meal preparation standards for specific medical conditions.

6. Quality Control and Scientific Research:
Ensuring the application of HACCP food safety standards in catering services in hospitals or treatment centers.

Participating in clinical research to study the relationship between dietary patterns and treatment outcomes (such as the effect of intermittent fasting on cancer patients).

7. Innovation in Nutritional Care:
Developing innovative nutritional models (probiotic diets, functional foods) to support patients with rare or complex conditions.

Using technology (nutrition tracking applications, artificial intelligence) to improve the accuracy of nutritional assessment and remote patient follow-up.

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