Bachelor in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

A pass mark in your High School Certificate
A good standard of English (IELTS 5.0 or a recognized equivalent).

This is a fully accredited career-oriented programme that will enable you to gain a broad foundation in all key areas of biological science and nutrition while developing a wide range of scientific skills to prepare you for employment or further study in nutrition science. The programme has a strong emphasis on hands-on practical work, and one quarter of the assessment in the first two years is practical based.All students have practicum of 29 weeks in recognized hospitals. In addition, there is a double project in the final year.This programme is validated by the University of Greenwich.

Curriculum
Year 1
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Fundamental Biology and Physiology
Basic Chemistry for Life Sciences
Basic Principles of Nutrition
Practical and Professional Skills
Placement 1

Year 2
Physiological Systems and Regulation
Metabolism and Disease
Human Nutrition 2
Nutritional Epidemiology & Health Promotion
Research and Professional Skills
Genetics
Diet Therapy
Placement 2

Year 3
Project
Advanced Diet Therapy
The Psychology and Clinical Aspects of Eating Food
Public Health Nutrition
Placement 3
Pharmacology

Duration
The BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics is a 3-year full-time programme, taught exclusively in the English language. Courses are offered within a two-term period, with two exam periods in May and August.

WHY TO CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM

• The programme validated by the University of Greenwich, guarantees that our graduates can have careers not only as free professionals but also in clinics.
• More than 80% of our graduates are accepted for graduate studies in England, USA, France, Sweden, Holland etc.
• All of our students participate in major events related to their field taking place in Athens like: HORECA exhibition, ARTOZA, Expotrof, Foodexpo etc.
• All of our students participate in national or international conferences, seminars and lectures related to their field e.g.. obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes etc.
• At the center of the Greek Mediterranean diet of New York College, students can organize or participate in activities that promote the Cretan diet and healthy life style.

Careers
On completion of the programme the successful graduate will enjoy a wide variety of opportunities in public health, nutrition, health education and promotion. Job opportunities are also available in hospitals, private nutrition research institutes, teaching, food and health journalism, consumer groups, food retailers or the food industry.