Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics - Bachelor of Science

Program Overview

Vincent Pol University's Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics program prepares students to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). The program emphasizes nutrition science, assessment, counseling, and evidence-based practice. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of human nutrition, biochemistry, and physiology, and complete a supervised practice experience in a clinical or community setting. Graduates are eligible to take the national registration exam to become RDNs.

Program Outline

Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at Vincent Pol University

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at Vincent Pol University prepares students for careers as registered dietitians. The program focuses on the science and art of nutrition and its application to individual and population health. Students will gain a strong understanding of human nutrition, biochemistry, and physiology, as well as the ability to assess nutritional needs, plan and implement dietary interventions, and counsel individuals and groups on healthy eating habits. The program is designed to meet the educational requirements for registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Graduates will be eligible to take the national registration exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

Objectives:

• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of nutrition science and its application to health.
• To develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the context of nutrition assessment and counseling.
• To prepare students for careers as registered dietitians.
• To promote evidence-based practice and ethical behavior in the field of dietetics.

Outline:

Program Content:

The program consists of a curriculum that includes both theoretical and practical components. Students will take courses in the following areas:

• Human Nutrition: This includes courses on the fundamentals of nutrition, nutrient metabolism, life cycle nutrition, and nutrition-related disorders.
• Biochemistry: This includes courses on the chemistry of life, including the structure and function of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
• Physiology: This includes courses on the function of the human body, including the digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, and nervous systems.
• Food Science: This includes courses on the composition, production, and preservation of food.
• Clinical Nutrition: This includes courses on the application of nutrition principles to the prevention and treatment of disease.
• Nutrition Counseling: This includes courses on the principles and techniques of counseling individuals and groups on healthy eating habits.
• Research Methods: This includes courses on the principles of research design and analysis.

Structure:

The program is offered over a three-year period (six semesters). The first year is focused on foundational courses in human nutrition, biochemistry, and physiology. The second year includes more advanced coursework in clinical nutrition, nutrition counseling, and research methods. The third year includes a supervised practice experience in a clinical or community setting.

Course Schedule:

The course schedule is available on the Vincent Pol University website.

Modules:

The program is divided into eight modules:

• Module 1: Introduction to Nutrition
• Module 2: Human Nutrition
• Module 3: Biochemistry
• Module 4: Physiology
• Module 5: Food Science
• Module 6: Clinical Nutrition
• Module 7: Nutrition Counseling
• Module 8: Research Methods
Each module includes a combination of lectures, labs, and seminars.

Other:

The program also includes opportunities for students to get involved in research, internships, and study abroad. For more information about the Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics program at Vincent Pol University, please visit the program website.

Administration fee (non-refundable) – 200 Euro Tuition fee (per year) – 2500 Euro