Clinical Nutrition
| Code | 344 |
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| School | School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics |
| Department | Clinical Nutrition |
| Degree | M.Sc. (Master of Science) |
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Program Description:
Proper nutrition is a fundamental requirement for human beings. Improper nutrition, coupled with insufficient or excessive intake of nutrients, can increase the incidence of non-communicable diseases. Such diseases include obesity, thinness, cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, endocrine disorders, various types of malnutrition, immune disorders, digestive problems, and metabolic disorders, which can also lay the groundwork for the occurrence of cancers. The importance of this will double in the field of diseases, and patients need to adjust proper diets according to their conditions, so that in addition to receiving current treatments, they can be cured in this way. The purpose of creating this course was to achieve this specific goal. The drafting committee will welcome
Definition:
Clinical nutrition is a branch of the field of nutrition science, the purpose of which is to adjust proper diets and provide appropriate nutritional counseling to patients in hospitals and hospital clinics.
Objectives :
In compiling this program, the following values are emphasized:
• Health-oriented and health promotion
• Improving the quality of life
• Giving importance to the nutritional needs of patients and interfering with current treatments
• Considering the practicality of the suggested diets
• Considering the side effects of nutritional supplements in underlying diseases and disorders
Admission Requirements
General Requirement: To apply for this program, you will need to fulfill a number of requirements, which can be found in the Graduate Admission Requirements.
Specific Requiremetns: Holding a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in nutrition science, received in Iran or abroad
The eligible candidate should have successfully completed an approved related Degree program and should be proficient in English or Persian.
Admission Deadline
Tehran University of Medical Sciences has a rolling application system and reviews student applications all year round.
However, the deadline for the September intake is June 31.
Education Fees and Yearly Expenses
For complete and comprehensive information about fees and expenses, please refer to the Education Fees and Yearly Expenses section.
Duration: 2 years
Courses and number of credits:
specialized credits (core): 28 credits
Thesis: 4 credits
Total: 32 credits
Program Curriculum
For more information, please download the Program Curriculum of Clinical Nutrition
Contact Information:
In case of any inquiries, please contact the Office of Vice-Dean for International Affairs at TUMS School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics through the following:
Contact Person : Dr.Khadijeh Mirzaei
Tel.: (+98 21) 88955975-88955742
Postal Code: 14155-6117
Email : Internatinonal-snsd@sina.tums.ac.ir
Website: http://snsd.tums.ac.ir/en/
Address: School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Iran
To contact the Office of International Admissions, please use the following information:
Tel.: (+98 21) 8891 2090-93, Ext.: 166
Email: admission@tums.ac.ir
Address: No. 21, Dameshgh St., Vali-e Asr Ave., Tehran 1416753955, Iran
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In case you are ready to apply, please refer to TUMS Online Application Form below.
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