Nutrition and Dietetics

Basic Information

Program Name: Faculty of Health Sciences/ Nutrition and Dietetics - English - Undergraduate
Language: English
Level of Qualification: Undergraduate
Education Duration (Year): 4 Years
Quota Type: Normal Education Quota
Head of Department: Asst. Prof. Dr. Rojina Deniz AYGÜL ELMA
Mode Of Delivery: Full-Time
Qualification Awarded: B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics - English - Undergraduate
Program Description: The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, which has been offering full-time programmes under the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Cyprus International University since the 2019–2020 academic year, is a modern academic unit providing science-based education with the aim of protecting and improving individual and public health and enhancing quality of life. The primary objective of our department is to ensure that, in accordance with qualifications defined within the framework of international standards; to train dietitians who, through a student-centred, multidisciplinary approach grounded in science and technology, will provide education and training, research and consultancy services aimed at safeguarding, improving and developing public health and enhancing quality of life through adequate and balanced nutrition, whilst equipping them with lifelong knowledge, skills and innovative values. The vision of our Department is to become a nationally and internationally recognised department that contributes to the advancement of public health through its scientific research and the graduates it produces—who are committed to ethical values, highly qualified and well-equipped—thanks to the contemporary education it provides.
In the initial phase of the programme, students acquire a strong foundation in the basic sciences, health sciences and administrative sciences, whilst in later semesters they undertake courses focused on professional specialisms such as dietary therapy, community nutrition, nutrition in special circumstances and food and beverage systems management.
In our department, where great importance is placed on practical training alongside theoretical education, students develop their professional knowledge and skills through laboratory practicals, term projects, public health placements and work-based learning carried out as part of industry–university partnerships. Students also gain professional experience by undertaking clinical placements in hospitals for adults and children, as well as institutional placements in organisations providing collective catering services.
Our department aims to train students to become healthcare professionals with a multidisciplinary approach, strong communication skills and a well-developed sense of social responsibility. Students who successfully complete the four-year undergraduate programme are awarded a ‘Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics’ and are entitled to practise their profession under the title of ‘Dietitian’.
Recognition Of Prior Learning: At the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Cyprus International University, the recognition of students’ prior learning is carried out by assessing the suitability of their previous higher education experience and the courses they have successfully completed for the programme. In this context, when recognising courses previously completed by students, consideration is given to the course content, credit/ECTS value, theoretical and practical teaching hours, and the alignment of the course learning outcomes with the relevant courses offered by the department.
Applications regarding the recognition of courses previously taken by a student are assessed by the relevant academic units on the basis of the official transcript and course descriptions submitted by the student; exemption and credit transfer procedures are carried out for courses deemed suitable. Exemption procedures are conducted in accordance with the CIU Exemption and Adjustment Procedures Directive (Appendix 1).

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Objectives

Program Educational Objectives

The program is dedicated to graduating dietitians prepared to assume professional roles that involve:

Academic and Research Engagement: Working in academic capacities, possessing the knowledge and skills to research, apply, and critically evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and validity of foundational knowledge and current, evidence-based advancements in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

Wellness Counseling: Serving in nutrition and dietetics consultation centers by accurately assessing the energy and nutrient requirements of healthy individuals and groups, and providing comprehensive counseling aligned with the principles of adequate and balanced nutrition.

Public Health Intervention: Contributing to the protection, recovery, and enhancement of public health through roles in family health, community health, and healthy lifestyle centers, utilizing established methods for determining the nutritional status of the population.

Clinical Practice and MNT: Practicing in governmental, private, and university hospitals to assess the nutritional status of patients and implement patient-specific Medical Nutrition Therapies (MNTs) based on clinical findings and evidence.

Food Service Management and Safety: Securing positions in collective feeding institutions (e.g., nurseries, schools, hospitals, catering companies, nursing homes, etc.) to ensure optimal nutrition and food security for individuals and groups throughout the production-consumption chain, while strictly embracing professional ethical codes and adhering to universal legal principles.

Program Profile

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, International University of Cyprus (CIU)

The Depatment of Nutrition and Dietetics (DND) at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), International University of Cyprus (CIU), has been implementing formal education (on-campus/full-time instruction) since the 2019–2020 academic year, with the approval of the Higher Education Council (YÖK).

The discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics is an interdisciplinary field that emerged from the interaction of numerous scientific branches and disciplines, including physiology, anatomy, genetics, cell biology, developmental and reproductive biology, food technology, sociology, psychology, and economics. The relationship between Nutrition and Dietetics and human health has been recognized and studied for centuries.

The Nutrition and Dietetics Department aims to cultivate human resources who will:

Investigate, evaluate, and provide solutions for health problems originating from food and nutrition.

Determine the nutritional status of the community and research and implement strategies for advancing nutritional well-being.

Identify and direct national food and nutrition plans and policies.

Plan, educate on, implement, and monitor nutrition programs in accordance with the composition of natural and therapeutic foods, tailored to medical and surgical treatments for diseases and other special conditions.

Conduct scientific studies in various fields, including the management and organization of meal services in mass catering institutions.

Ultimately, foster awareness of adequate and balanced nutrition within the community for the protection and enhancement of health and the effective treatment of diseases.

Admission and Graduation

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from this undergraduate programme, students must achieve an overall grade point average of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 and complete all courses in the programme without receiving grades of F, D- or U. The minimum number of ECTS credits required for graduation is 240. Furthermore, students must complete the compulsory public health and institutional and hospital nutrition placements in accordance with the specified duration and requirements.

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Qualifications

Qualification Requirements And Regulations

To graduate from this undergraduate programme, students must achieve an overall grade point average of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 and complete all courses in the programme without receiving grades of F, D- or U. The minimum number of ECTS credits required for graduation is 240. Furthermore, students must complete the compulsory public health and institutional and hospital nutrition placements in accordance with the specified duration and requirements.

Specific Admission Requirements

Admission and Registration Requirements for TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) Candidates:

TRNC citizen prospective students, along with T.C. citizen students who have completed their entire high school education in the TRNC, are placed into undergraduate programs based on their success in the CIU (Cyprus International University) Student Placement and Scholarship Ranking Exam and the programs they prefer. Successful students in the exam can complete their registration procedures at the TRNC Promotion Office.

Admission and Registration Requirements for International Candidates:

International candidates can submit their applications for our undergraduate programs online directly through the application portal.

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Employments and Occupational Profiles

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

Dietitians may work in:

Inpatient and outpatient healthcare institutions (public and private hospitals, polyclinics, healthcare centers, dialysis units, etc.)
Mass foodservice systems (catering companies, hotel food and beverage departments, and all public and private institutions providing collective nutrition services)
Public health institutions (maternal and child health centers, primary healthcare centers, nursing homes, sports schools, etc.)
Dialysis centers
Enteral and parenteral nutrition teams
Private diet counseling centers
Food industry organizations
Family health centers, elderly care centers, and sports centers
Educational and research institutions as researchers, educators, and rehabilitation professionals

Assessment and Learning

Exams, Assessment and Grading

The assessment and evaluation methods applied for each course are defined in the "Course Teaching Plan," which is prepared by the relevant faculty member(s) and included in the Information Package. Regarding examinations and course success grades, the relevant articles of the Cyprus International University Associate Degree, Undergraduate Education-Training, and Examination Regulations are applied (REGULATIONS).

Learning Taxonomy

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Letter	Coefficient	Interval
A	4	84,5 - 100
A-	3.7	79,5 - 84,49
B+	3.3	74,5 - 79,49
B	3	69,5 - 74,49
B-	2.7	65,5 - 69,49
C+	2.3	62,5 - 65,49
C	2	59,5 - 62,49
C-	1.7	56,5 - 59,49
D+	1.3	53,5 - 56,49
D	1	49,5 - 53,49
D-	0.7	0 - 49,49
F	0	-

National Qualifications Framework (NQF) & Program Outcomes

National Qualifications Framework For Higher Education In Turkey (NQF-HETR) Qualifications

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Program-Specific Higher Education Qualifications Framework & Program Outcomes

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Bologna Process Requirements

Members of Unit Quality Commission

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Senate Approval Date

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YÖDAK Approval Date

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YÖK Approval Date

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Education Start Date

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