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Master of Science in Human Nutrition
Description:
The Master of Science in Human Nutrition program at the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Qassim University, aims to prepare specialized human nutrition cadres to contribute to the planning and monitoring of various nutritional programs in the Kingdom. The program provides graduates with the opportunity to pursue advanced studies in human nutrition, address the academic deficit in this field within the Kingdom, and work towards identifying nutritional problems faced by Saudi society in general, and the Qassim region in particular, such as obesity, diabetes, heart and kidney diseases, hypertension, and others, and to find solutions for them. Students in the program study a number of courses (30 credit hours) in addition to submitting a thesis (6 credit hours).
Eligible Applicants
Male and female students
Method of study
Courses and Thesis
Degree
Master
School level
Postgraduate studies
Place of study (Male Students)
College Headquarters (Buraydah, Qassim Region)
Place of study (female students)
College Headquarters (Buraydah, Qassim Region) (Female Section)
Required specialization
Food Science - Food Science and Human Nutrition - Nutrition - Nutrition and Food Science - Therapeutic/Clinical Nutrition
Admission from outside the major
Biochemistry - Public Health - Pharmacy - Medical Laboratory - Nursing - Biology
Years of study
Two years
Study period
None
Number of Credit Hours
36
Credits required for graduation
36
STEP test
None
Other conditions
None
Tuition fees
40,000
Required GPA
of at least 5
2.75
of at least 4
1.75
of at least 100
70
Preference Mechanism for Admission
GPA
50%
Undergraduate Aptitude Test
20%
Differentiation test
30%
Program goals :
1- Preparing specialized technical staff in the field of human nutrition to contribute to the planning and monitoring of various nutritional programs in the Kingdom.
2- Encouraging scientific research in various human nutrition disciplines to conduct academic and applied research and provide appropriate solutions to technical problems in this field.
3- Providing an opportunity for bachelor's graduates to complete their postgraduate studies in the field of human nutrition and cover the academic shortage in this aspect in the Kingdom.
Raising awareness in Saudi society about the role of human nutrition in supporting health and preventing disease.
5. Conduct a nutritional survey to identify nutritional problems faced by Saudi society in general and the Qassim region in particular, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, hypertension, and others, and to find solutions for them.
Program learning outcomes :
Knowledge:
The student studies the nutritional patterns, habits, and needs of different segments of society. They also acquire the necessary knowledge to assess nutritional status.
2- The student acquires basic and advanced knowledge regarding nutritional considerations for humans in disease states.
3- The student recognizes modern trends in the field of human nutrition
Skills:
1- The student acquires the ability to think scientifically as a means of solving issues or difficulties encountered in the field of human nutrition.
2- The student is able to develop a practical implementation plan for a research study in the field of human nutrition
Values:
1- To equip the student with the ability to work in a team to solve problems related to the field of human nutrition.
2- Instill in the student the ability to bear responsibility during the practical application of their thesis.
Training students to obtain relevant information in the field of human nutrition using various knowledge sources and writing reports.
4- Providing students with skills related to the effective presentation of information in the field of human nutrition.
Career opportunities:
1- Appointment in universities and specialized scientific research centers.
2- Food and dairy factories spread across the Kingdom.
3- Working as a nutritionist in nutrition departments in hospitals, schools, universities, and other communities.
4- Saudi Arabian Standards and Metrology Organization.
5- Saudi Food and Drug Authority.
6- Ministry of Health (Human Nutrition Specialties).
Date and location of the aptitude test in the application summary after completing the application.