Sports Nutrition
| Code | 1076 |
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| دانشکده/پردیس | School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics |
| گروه/دانشکده | Clinical Nutrition |
| Degree | M.Sc. (Master of Science) |
| Apply | Apply |
Program Description:
Sports nutrition is considered a branch of nutritional science that has experienced rapid development in today's world. This program specifically focuses on the science and application of proper nutrition during exercise. Graduates of this field will acquire the necessary skills to utilize nutrition knowledge in promoting a healthy lifestyle and enhancing athletes' performance, from amateur to professional levels. Additionally, the management of production, import, and responsible consumption of sports supplements will be further organized with the presence of sports nutrition graduates and the cooperation of relevant organizations.
Objectives :
• Training nutritional consultants and managers for sports federations and complexes
• Reducing problems caused by irresponsible consumption of nutritional supplements in athletes
• Increasing athletes’ strength through the use of scientific methods resulting in improved performance condition and results in sports competitions
• Improving the status of individual and public education through public media
Expected Competencies at the End of the Program:
General Competencies:
- Communication-interaction skills
- Athletes Education
- Researching and writing scientific articles
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Evidence-based management skills
- Team work
Specific Competencies and Skills:
- Evaluation of the nutritional status of athletes
- Setting up appropriate diets and supplements for athletes
- Providing accurate nutritional advice to athletes
- monitoring prescribed diets effectively
- Designing a research project in the field of sports nutrition
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:
The following can apply:
• Having a bachelor's degree in nutrition sciences or other health-related sciences is required
• Holders of general doctorate degrees in medicine, pharmacology or dentistry
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 or 4 semesters.
Courses and number of credits:
Core Mandatory Units: 22 credits
Non-Core Elective Units: 4 credits
Thesis: 6 credits
Total: 32 credits
Program Curriculum
For more information, please download the Program Curriculum of Sports 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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