Nutrition & Dietetics
Using food and nutrition science to improve health and wellbeing.
Overview
Nutrition & Dietetics focuses on the science of nutrition and its application in clinical and community settings.
Core subjects
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Biochemistry and Metabolism
- Nutritional Science and Nutrient Functions
- Lifespan Nutrition (children, adults, elderly)
- Clinical Nutrition and Diet Therapy
- Community Nutrition and Public Health
- Food Service Management
- Nutrition Counseling and Education Skills
Specializations
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Nutrition and Food Sciences
- Nutritional Sciences
- Combined Program in Nutrtion and Dietetics (BS in nutrition and dietetics CP and MS in nutrition)
- Food Safety and Quality Management
- Food & Science Technology
Career paths
- Clinical Dietitian (hospital or clinic)
- Community Nutritionist
- Food Service / Catering Dietitian
- Nutrition Educator / Health Coach
- Sports Nutrition Advisor (with specialization)
- Product Development / Nutrition Labeling in Food Industry
- Public Health Nutrition Officer
Study snapshot
- Duration
- Typically 3–4 years + supervised practice for licensing (varies by country)
- Workload
- Moderate to high – science courses and practical placements
- Difficulty
- ★★★★☆ — science-based with strong practical component
- Practical components
- Hospital rotations, community projects, food service internships
- Internships
- Often required for registration/licensing as a dietitian
Where to study Nutrition & Dietetics in Lebanon
- American University of Beirut: Nutrition and Dietetics – $89,628
- American University of Beirut: Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Program – $122,892
- American University of Science and Technology: BS in Nutrition and Food Science – $23,100
- Beirut Arab University: B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics – $18,092
- Haigazian University: Nutrition Sciences and Dietetics – $33,500
- Holy Spirit University of Kaslik: Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics – $31,680
- Lebanese American University: Nutrition and Dietetics – $86,592
- Lebanese American University: Nutrition and Dietetics Coordinated Program – $110,946
- Lebanese International University: Nutrition & Dietetics – $16,731
- Lebanese University: Nutrition & Dietetics – $240 per year
- Modern University for Business and Science: Nutrition and Dietetics (BS) – $19,885
- Notre Dame University – Louaize: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics – $36,860
- University of Balamand: Nutritional Sciences – $25,115
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