Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

Undergraduate programme training specialists in nutrition science and dietetics.

FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Duration4 Years
DegreeBachelor's Degree
LanguageTurkish
InternshipMandatory
Programme TypeFull-Time

Who Is It For?

This program is suitable for students interested in health sciences and food, competent in biology and chemistry, who enjoy communicating with people and have awareness of healthy living. Analytical thinking skills and attention to detail support success in this field.

Quick Summary

  • Health sciences-focused nutrition and dietetics education
  • Clinical nutrition therapy and community nutrition
  • Hospital internship and hands-on clinical training
  • Broad career opportunities as a dietitian
  • Suitable for candidates interested in biology and health sciences

About the Department

Nutrition and Dietetics is a health sciences discipline that assesses the nutritional status of individuals and communities through scientific methods, develops nutritional strategies for health promotion and maintenance, and applies medical nutrition therapy for disease prevention and treatment.

The program offers a comprehensive curriculum encompassing clinical nutrition, community nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, and dietary therapy, in addition to basic medical sciences and food science education. Students have the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice through hospital internships and field work.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work as clinical dietitians in hospitals, nutrition specialists in community health centers, consultants in the food industry, and researchers in academia.

What Will You Learn?

Nutritional physiology and biochemistry
Nutrients and metabolism
Principles of medical nutrition therapy
Clinical diet applications
Community nutrition and epidemiology
Food science and technology
Nutritional status assessment methods
Enteral and parenteral nutrition
Institutional food service systems management
Nutrition by life stages (maternal-child, elderly, athletes)

Competencies You Will Gain

Nutritional status assessment and diagnosis
Individual and institutional diet planning
Medical nutrition therapy implementation
Nutrition education and counseling
Scientific research and data analysis
Communication within a multidisciplinary health team
Food safety and quality control
Developing community health nutrition programs

Educational Opportunities

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Food analysis laboratory

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Clinical practice and hospital internship

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Community nutrition field work

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Erasmus exchange program

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Double major and minor options

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Research projects

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Multidisciplinary team work

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Seminar and conference participation

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Student organizations

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