Community Nutrition
| Code | 470 |
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| دانشکده/پردیس | School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics |
| گروه/دانشکده | Department of Community Nutrition |
| Degree | M.Sc. (Master of Science) |
| Apply | Apply |
Program Description:
Community nutrition, according to the definition by Endres (1999), is a branch of nutrition that encompasses all food and nutrition issues related to individuals, families, and defined special groups within a geographical area. In this field, people are primarily viewed in the context of groups, communities, and populations. The field is also defined as: "the translation and application of nutrition science in the design and management of effective community-based programs aimed at improving nutrition in the context of food security and development, in alignment with human rights." Community nutrition focuses on achieving food security for the general population. While the responsibility of nutrition in public health is centered around providing nutrition services.
Objectives:
The goal of this program is to train Master's-level professionals in Community Nutrition who can actively participate in addressing food and nutrition security issues in the country, particularly within the healthcare system, and ultimately contribute to improving the quality of life at the individual, family, and community levels. This is pursued through the following specific objectives:
- To describe and analyze the interrelationships between food, nutrition, and the healthcare system
- To assess food and nutrition-related problems and their outcomes and consequences
- To design, implement, and evaluate culturally sensitive, responsive, and timely food and nutrition interventions
- To incorporate nutritional considerations into development programs and integrate developmental aspects into nutrition programs
- To design and implement effective educational and communication strategies for enhancing food and nutrition security
- To conduct applied research using existing strategies and methods, utilizing available technology
- To establish relationships with national, governmental, and non-governmental organizations, and apply mechanisms for working at the micro level
- To support the selection of appropriate food and nutrition strategies that lead to innovation and community nutrition planning
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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 Requirements:
•Accepts qualified graduates of recognized universities, colleges or schools who hold a Bachelor's Degree in one of the following fields: Nutrition Science, Public Health Nutrition, Health Economics, Healthcare Management, Epidemiology, Health Education, Biostatistics, Food Science and Technology (with a focus on Quality Control and Food Safety), Food Safety and Hygiene, or Nutrition in Emergencies and Disaster Management.
• Applicants with insufficient background in nutrition, public health, biostatistics, or other relevant fields may be required to take prerequisite or compensatory courses to address these deficiencies.
• Admission is based on the regulations and standards set by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education, which include: passing a competitive entrance examination, attending and successfully completing an interview.
• Applicants must submit the following documents for evaluation: official academic transcripts, copy of the Bachelor's degree diploma, certificate of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS), application fee for international students, and medical fitness certificate.
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 (4 semesters)
Courses and number of credits:
Core: 22 credits
Non-core (Elective): 4 credits
Dissertation: 6 credits
Total: 32 credits
Program Curriculum
For more information, please download the Program Curriculum for Community Nutrition
For any inquiries, please reach out to the Office of the Vice-Dean for International Affairs at TUMS School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics through using the following details:
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 refer to the information below:
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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