Bachelor in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

A pass mark in your High School Certificate
For Level 3- Year 0: You should have an Apolytirion (Greek Leaving Certificate) minimum score of 13. If English is not your first language, you will also need IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent)

For Level 4- Year 1: You should have an Apolytirion (Greek Leaving Certificate) minimum score 15 or equivalent for entry into HE4, with Chemistry and Biology as obligatory subjects in the last year of High-School. If English is Not your first language you will need and IELTS 6.0 (or 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 Biology and Physiology
• Practical and Academic Skills (Chemistry/Biology Laboratories)
• Basic Chemistry for Life Science
• Biochemistry 1
• Biochemistry 2
• Basic Principles of Nutrition
• Placement 4 weeks

Year 2

• Research and Professional Skills in Life Science
• Diet Therapy
• Physiological Systems and Regulation
• Genetics
• Selected Topics in Food Science
• Nutritional Epidemiology & Health Promotion
• Metabolism and Disease
• Placement 12 weeks

Year 3

• Project
• Advanced Diet Therapy
• Pharmacology
• Public Health Nutrition
• The Psychology and Social Aspects of Eating and Food
• Placement 14 weeks
• Duration

The BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics is a 3-year full-time programme, taught exclusively in the English language. The courses are offered over a two-semester period, with two examination periods, in January and May, with a repeat examination in July.

Careers
The undergraduate degree programme in Dietetics and Nutrition equips graduates with the skills and qualifications to pursue careers in a wide range of professional environments, including:

• Private practice as self-employed professionals
• Clinics, Hospitals, and other Healthcare Organisations
• Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics Services
• Food Production Companies
• Funded Research Projects
• Sustainable Nutrition and Food Waste Reduction Initiatives
• Furthermore, the degree enables graduates to continue with postgraduate studies abroad, allowing them to specialise in the field of their choice.

Many of our students have benefited from the Career Office at New York College, completing their internships in institutions based in Athens or Thessaloniki, and have continued working there after graduation.