Admission Requirements:

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in one of the following specializations:

• • B.Sc. in Biochemistry and Nutrition.
• • B.Sc. in Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition.
• • B.Sc. in Dual Major Nutrition (Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition / Nutrition and Therapeutic Nutrition).
• • B.Sc. in Biochemistry.
• • B.Sc. in Dual Major Biochemistry.
• • B.Sc. in Biotechnology.
• • Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, or Nursing, with specialization in Biochemistry and/or Nutrition.
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Notes:

• • The undergraduate program must have been taught in English.
• • Applicants must have obtained a minimum overall grade of Good in their bachelor's degree (graduates of the department may be admitted with a grade of Pass).
• • Applicants holding a Diploma in Geriatric Nutrition or a Diploma in Nutrition and Meal Planning from the department may be admitted with a minimum overall grade of Good.
• • An official transcript of undergraduate academic records must be submitted with the application.

Target Group:

Egyptian and international students.

Application Period:

Early August.

Program Duration:

Two academic semesters, each lasting 15 weeks, comprising a total of 8 courses (24 credit hours).

Credit Hours:

24 credit hours.

Program Advantages:

• • Growing demand in the labor market for clinical nutrition specialists in hospitals, clinics, and nutrition centers.
• • Clinical nutrition has become an essential component in the management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and obesity.
• • The program integrates scientific knowledge with practical training, preparing students to manage real-life cases.
• • Expanding career opportunities in healthcare, sports nutrition, and nutrition education.
• • Provides hands-on skills in nutritional assessment and therapeutic diet planning.
• • Bridges medical sciences with practical daily applications in nutrition therapy.

Skills Acquired by Graduates

• • Assessing patients' nutritional status using anthropometric measurements and medical laboratory investigations.
• • Designing therapeutic dietary plans for a wide range of medical conditions.
• • Understanding the relationship between nutrition and the functions of different body systems.
• • Developing scientific research skills and the ability to evaluate current nutrition studies.
• • Preparing nutrition programs for diverse population groups, including children, athletes, and older adults.
• • Enhancing analytical thinking and decision-making skills in the management of nutritional cases.

Contact Information

Program Email: biochemistry.dep@women.asu.edu.eg