Nutraceuticals and Food Supplements
| Code | 474 |
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| دانشکده/پردیس | School of Pharmacy |
| گروه/دانشکده | Department of Drug and food Control |
| Degree | M.Sc. (Master of Science) |
| Apply | Apply |
Program Description:
The Master’s program in Nutraceuticals and Food Supplements is a fundamental and applied science program in nutraceuticals and food supplements processing and analysis to health and wellness. This postgraduate program offers students the opportunity to develop in-depth theoretical knowledge and extensive laboratory skills in nutraceuticals and food supplements. In this course, students will not only learn about the types of bioactives and categories of different food supplements, but also become familiar with formulation techniques, analyzing methods and principles of quality control of nutraceuticals and food supplements. Additionally, students will learn about the principles of good manufacturing practices for production of dietary supplements
Objectives
The purpose of this program is to train experts in the production, quality control and analysis of nutraceutical products. Graduates will be able to effectively handle challenges in nutraceutical industries, regulatory bodies and quality control laboratories.
Expected Competencies at the End of the Program
General Competencies*
- Communication skills
- Scientific writing
- Problem-solving and decision-making
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:
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science, biochemistry, human nutrition, human biology, food science, food and nutrition, physiology, pharmacy, pharmacology or other appropriate science field from a recognized institution.
•Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English, an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL score of 550 (for applicants whose first language is not English).
Admission Deadline
Tehran University of Medical Sciences has a rolling application system and reviews student applications all year round.
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:
- General Courses: 7
- Core Courses: 13
- Elective Courses: 4 out of 9
- Thesis: 4
- Total: 28
For more information, please download the Program Curriculum of Nutraceuticals and Food Supplements
Contact Information:
In case of any inquiries, you can contact the Office of International representative of the Department of Drug and Food Control, Tehran University of Medical Sciences through the following:
Contact Person : Dr.Naficeh Sadeghi
Tel.: (+98 21) 64122155 – (+9821) 66954713
Email : nsadeghi@tums.ac.ir
Addresses:
- Tehran, Enghelab Square, 16 Azar St., School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
Postal code: 1417614411
- School of Pharmacy, Behesht St. Vahdat-e-Eslami Ave., Tehran, Iran.
Postal Code: 1114743317
Tel: (+98 21) 5515 8876 (+98 21) 5557 6601-2 (Ext. 102)
Fax: (+98 21) 5557 6130
To contact the Office of International Admissions, please use the following information:
Tel.: (+98 21) 8890 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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