Máster en Nutrición Clínica

Program Overview

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The Máster Universitario en Nutrición Clínica Online trains professionals in clinical nutrition to apply dietary and nutritional treatments in various disease states. It provides a multidisciplinary approach, equipping students with assessment and planning skills for personalized nutrition interventions. The program combines online live classes with external academic practices, culminating in a Master's thesis, preparing graduates for careers in clinical nutrition in hospitals, research, and education.

Program Outline

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Máster Universitario en Nutrición Clínica Online

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Degree Overview:

The Máster Universitario en Nutrición Clínica Online aims to train highly qualified professionals in the field of clinical nutrition applied to the acquisition of healthy habits, disease prevention, and individual health improvement.

• To develop skills in assessing nutritional status and designing personalized dietary plans for patients with different pathologies.
• To equip students with the knowledge and skills to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• To foster critical thinking and research skills in the field of clinical nutrition.

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Outline:

The program is structured into 10 modules, covering a wide range of topics in clinical nutrition:

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Module 1: Clinical Nutrition and Nutritional Status Assessment

• Areas of Clinical Nutrition
• Hospital Malnutrition
• Multidisciplinary Team Intervention
• Humanization of Patient Care
• Therapeutic and Communication Skills
• Anamnesis, Anthropometry, and Body Composition
• Dietary History, Biochemical and Immunological Parameters
• Physical Examination in Different Life Stages
• Energy and Nutritional Requirements of the Clinical Patient
• Adapted Oral Nutrition: Therapeutic Diets, Hospital Diets, Progressive Diets

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Module 2: Dietotherapy in Cardiovascular and Endocrine-Metabolic Diseases

• Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Comorbidities
• Pathophysiology
• Nutrition Applied to Cardiovascular and Endocrine-Metabolic Diseases
• Other Treatments and Potential Drug-Nutrient Interactions
• Updates in Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases
• Updates in Nutrition and Endocrine-Metabolic Diseases

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Module 3: Scientific Method and Research Management

• History and Knowledge of the Scientific Method
• Rigorous Sources of Scientific Knowledge
• Types of Research in Clinical Nutrition
• Types of Scientific Publications
• Creative Thinking and Critical Thinking
• Experimental Design
• Data Acquisition, Analysis of Results, and Conclusions
• The Scientific Article
• Ethics of Scientific Publication

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Module 4: Dietotherapy in Digestive Pathology

• Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Symptoms, Comorbidities, Pharmacological Treatment, and Dietotherapy (Nutritional Management and Alternative Sources) of Digestive Pathologies
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Intestinal Function Disorders: Diarrhea, Constipation, Diverticulosis, Irritable Bowel, Hiatal Hernia, etc.
• Esophageal-Gastric Alterations: Dysphagia, Reflux, Ulcers, etc.
• Post-Surgical Syndromes: Gastric Surgery, Short Bowel, etc.
• Adverse Reactions to Food: Food Allergies and Intolerances
• Gluten-Related Disorders: Celiac Disease, Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, Wheat Allergy
• Artificial Nutrition: Enteral Nutrition, Parenteral Nutrition, Home Artificial Nutrition

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Module 5: Dietotherapy in Liver, Pancreatic, and Biliary Tract Pathology

• Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Symptoms, Comorbidities, Pharmacological Treatment, and Dietotherapy (Nutritional Management and Alternative Sources)
• Hepatic Diseases: Encephalopathy, Liver Cirrhosis
• Biliary Pathology: Gallstones
• Pancreatic Diseases: Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis.
Cystic Fibrosis
• Transplants and Surgeries
• Artificial Nutrition: Enteral Nutrition, Parenteral Nutrition
• Home Artificial Nutrition

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Module 6: Dietotherapy in Oncological Diseases

• Immunonutrition, Nutrigenetics, and Nutrigenomics
• Molecular Bases of Cancer
• Epidemiology of Oncological Diseases
• Malnutrition and Cancer
• Importance of Nutritional Screening
• Nutritional Assessment of the Oncological Patient
• Nutritional Implications of Antineoplastic Treatments: Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, and Surgery
• Nutritional Treatment of the Oncological Patient, Culinary Technology, Supplementation
• Artificial Nutrition: Enteral Nutrition, Parenteral Nutrition, Home Artificial Nutrition
• Implementation and Monitoring of Patients with Nutritional Support of the Critical Patient

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Module 7: Dietotherapy in Neurological and Renal Diseases

• Swallowing Disorders
• Refractory Epilepsy
• Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
• Disabling Neuromuscular Disorders
• Renal Lithiasis
• Gout and Hyperuricemia
• Chronic Renal Failure: Pre-Dialysis and Dialysis
• Tubular Affections and Tubulopathies
• Implementation and Monitoring of Patients with Nutritional Support: Critical Patient and Patient with Neurological Pathology

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Module 8: Dietotherapy in Rare Diseases

• Epidemiology
• Visibility
• Groups of Rare Diseases
• Pathophysiology
• Symptoms
• Malnutrition and Rare Diseases
• Dietary and Nutritional Treatment of Rare Diseases
• Artificial Nutrition: Enteral Nutrition, Parenteral Nutrition, Home Artificial Nutrition, Adapted Oral Nutrition
• Available Resources from These Entities
• Quality of Life

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Module 9: External Academic Practices

• Students will complete practical training in hospitals, specialized health centers, and institutions with a focus on clinical nutrition.
• Students will participate in on-site practical training at the assigned location and complete a theoretical-practical work designing a practice report.

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Module 10: Master's Thesis

• Development of a final thesis (related to the master's topic) individually
• Elaboration of an original work derived from the student's connection with a practical research project (formulation of the research question, source search, argument presentation, hypothesis formulation, material and method, results, discussion, and conclusions)
• Final oral defense of the thesis will be conducted in person

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Teaching:

• The program is delivered 100% online with live classes, exams, and a Master's Thesis (TFM).
• Live classes are recorded for students who cannot attend or wish to review the material.

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Careers:

• The program prepares students for a variety of career paths in clinical nutrition, including:
• Hospitals and clinics
• Clinical and hospital nutrition units
• Outpatient and primary care centers
• Nutritional educator in public and private centers that provide knowledge about food, nutrition, and health
• Research and development (R&D): pre-clinical and clinical research
• Academia: Access to Doctorate and teaching and research career

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Other:

• The program is endorsed by the Spanish Society of Dietetics and Food Sciences (SEDCA).
• The program uses professional nutrition software such as DIETPRO and NUTRIUM.
• The program offers the possibility of recognizing external internships (practical training) if certain requirements are met.
• The program is accredited by QS Stars and ranked highly by CYDTOP, Shanghai Ranking, and The World University Rankings.