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    Ph.D in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
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    Ph.D in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

    University of Jordan

    University of Jordan

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    Jordan, Amman

    University RankQS Ranking
    369

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    031

    Campuses

    Main Campus

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

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    Duration 8 semester(s)

    Ph.D in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

    About

    • Background to the program and subject area:

    The University of Jordan is the first educational institution in Jordan that offers a PhD program in the field of nutrition and human dietetics. This was done in the second semester of the academic year 2008/2009. Before that, the Department of Nutrition and Food Processing was offering a joint program for the PhD in nutrition and food processing. In order to obtain a doctorate degree in human nutrition and diets, the student must study 36 credit hours (16 hours of compulsory subjects and 9 hours of elective subjects) in addition to passing the qualification exam and submitting a thesis in the field of human nutrition (18 hours). The graduate students of the program have proved to be a great success in both inside and outside Jordan.
    • Vision statements of the program:
    To be pioneers and innovators in the field of human nutrition in Jordan while working hard to get the excellence at all levels: local, regional and global.
    • Mission statements of the program:
    To improve health throughout life span through research, education and leadership in the fields of basic and clinical human nutrition sciences, community nutrition and education.
    • Program Aims:
    1. Conducting scientific research and academic work in the fields of human nutrition sciences.
    2. Participating in the development of policies and decision-making in the areas of health and human nutrition.
    3. Providing technical and scientific consultations for local and regional institutions in the fields of human nutrition sciences.
    4. Providing quality and professional services in the fields of human nutrition sciences.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entrance Requirements:
    First: General Rules & Conditions:
    1. This plan conforms to valid regulations of the programs of graduate
    studies.
    2. Specialties of Admission:
    - The First priority: M.Sc. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or Clinical
    Nutrition
    - The Second priority: M.Sc. in Nutrition and Food Technology
    - The Third priority: M.Sc. in Public Health (Human Nutrition).
    - The Fourth priority: B.Sc. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or Nutrition and Food Technology at the same time has M.Sc. in food Science and Technology Or M.Sc. in Biological Science or M. Sc. In Health Sciences or M. Sc. In
    Management
    3. Admission policies: The First Policy will be adapted
    Second: Special Conditions: None
    Third: Study Plan: Studying ( 54 ) Credit Hours

    Career

    Fields of work for the graduates
    Graduates of the department can work in various fields, their scientific background in the field of food science and nutrition qualifies them to do so. The following are the main areas of work for graduates inside and outside Jordan:
    Institutions where these fields are available
    Working Fields
    Greater Amman Municipality laboratories, Municipalities, Customs, Ministries of Health, Industry and Trade, University Laboratories, Aviation Institutions, and Consulting Companies.
    1- Food analysis and
    quality control
    Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization, Ministries of Industry, Commerce, Customs and Health and Arab Organization for Standardization and Metrology.
    2- Food Standards and
    Regulations
    Various food factories such as dairy, canned food factories, oils, biscuits and other food industries.
    3- Food Industry
    (Production and quality control)
    Ministries of Education, Health, Labor, Social Development, Media, Motherhood and Childhood Centers and Charities.
    4- Nutrition Education
    Maternal and child centers, nursing homes, civil and military catering, various food production institutions, international relief institutions, airlines, hospitals, hotels and various catering establishments.
    5- Meal Planning and food services
    Hospitals, specialized nutrition centers, local, regional and international bodies, fitness centers and nutritional counseling clinics.
    6- Nutritionists
    Colleges and universities
    7- Education
    Consultancy companies concerned with researches and consultations, Qualification, implementation and certification of conformity.
    8- Consultation
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    University of Jordan

    Ph.D in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

    University of Jordan

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    Jordan,

    Amman

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