Undergraduate Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Develop your skills in the field of health and well-being through modules in dietetics and nutrition, which will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design personalised diets, prevent diet-related diseases and promote healthy habits.
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Nutrition and Dietetics Modules
This degree offers comprehensive training covering the scientific foundations of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology and dietetics, preparing students to work in the healthcare field. Throughout the four-year programme, students will take modules in dietetics covering everything from general aspects to practical interventions in nutrition.
First year
Second year
| Module | ECTS | Type | Course | Semester |
| Dietetics I | 6 | COMP | 2nd | 3 |
| English in Nutrition, Dietetics and Food | 6 | COMP | 2nd | 3 |
| Bromatology I | 6 | COMP | 2nd | 3 |
| Culinary Technology and Kitchen Equipment | 6 | COMP | 2nd | 3 |
| Nutrition | 6 | B | 2nd | 3 |
| Physiopathology | 6 | COMP | 2nd | 4 |
| Dietetics II | 6 | COMP | 2nd | 4 |
| Nutrition in Paediatrics and Geriatrics | 6 | COMP | 2nd | 4 |
| Bromatology II | 6 | COMP | 2nd | 4 |
| Cooking Skills and Gastronomy | 6 | COMP | 2nd | 4 |
Third year
| Module | ECTS | Type | Course | Semester |
| Diet Therapy and Hospital Dietetics I | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 5 |
| Food Microbiology | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 5 |
| Mass Catering | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 5 |
| Nutritional Pathology | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 5 |
| Food Business Economics and Management | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 5 |
| Diet Therapy and Hospital Dietetics II | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 6 |
| Nutrition in Physical Activity and Sport | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 6 |
| Food Hygiene and Safety | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 6 |
| Community Nutrition and Public Health | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 6 |
| Pharmacology | 6 | COMP | 3rd | 6 |
| Standardisation in the Nutritional Care Process | 6 | ELEC | 3rd | 6 |
Fourth year
| Module | ECTS | Type | Course | Semester |
| Nutritional Epidemiology and Research Methodology | 6 | COMP | 4th | 7 |
| Evidence-Based Nutrition and Critical Reading | 6 | COMP | 4th | 7 |
| Food Legislation and Consumer Information | 6 | COMP | 4th | 7 |
| External Academic Work Experience I | 6 | EAP | 4th | 7 |
| Artificial Nutrition | 6 | ELEC | 4th | 8 |
| Food Education | 6 | COMP | 4th | 8 |
| Accounting and HR Management | 6 | ELEC | 4th | 8 |
| External Academic Work Experience II | 12 | EAP | 4th | 8 |
| Final Degree Project | 12 | FP | 4th | Annual |
Structure of the Curriculum for Dietetics and Nutrition Modules
The programme is structured into different modules totalling 240 ECTS credits. Students will be able to choose from a range of optional nutrition and dietetics modules, undertake professional placements and write their final degree project at the end of their course. The distribution of credits is as follows:
| Typology | ECTS |
| Basic training credits | 60 |
| Compulsory credits | 138 |
| Elective credits | 12 |
| External academic work experience credits | 18 |
| Final Degree Project Credits | 12 |
| Total | 240 |
Nutrition and Dietetics Modules: Practical Training
This degree includes compulsory external academic practical training worth 18 ECTS credits, which is essential for applying the knowledge acquired in a real professional environment related to health and nutrition. Students can undertake these placements in hospitals, clinics, healthcare centres and companies working in the food and health sectors.
You will have access to an extensive network of national partner organisations as well as the option of proposing another organisation of interest to you, provided that an agreement can be formalised. If you already have professional experience in the sector, you can request recognition of these work placements after the corresponding assessment. Our team will accompany you throughout the process to help you find the most suitable work placement for your profile and objectives.
Nutrition and Dietetics Modules: Final Degree Project
The Final Degree Project (FP) allows students to research and develop a topic related to this degree, earning the 12 ECTS credits associated with this project. The FP will be an opportunity to apply all the knowledge you have acquired throughout your university studies in a specialised area from the modules offered in the Dietetics programme.