Overview

The Nutritional Sciences program of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, as a specialized, interdisciplinary field, provides advanced training in research, education, and community engagement issues.

Nutritional science is a branch of medical sciences that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of the individuals and community to achieve sustainable development in food products and nutrition systems. The program is designed for students who wish to delve more deeply into nutritional sciences and related research. Graduates of Nutritional Sciences (MSc) will have the ability to work in the fields of education, research, consultancy services to individuals and community and could also participate in food and nutrition program planning and policy making.

Students at Nutritional Sciences of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences will:

provide educational, research and consultancy services in various areas of the field, including nutritional hygiene, dietetics, community nutrition, food and nutrition planning, and nutritional care, for individuals and groups.

achieve the optimum quality in both qualitative and quantitative research

obtain the best possible standard in the field of food and nutrition and to reach an acceptable level in nutritional indices identified by the health care system.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Biochemistry Laboratory

Public Health in Rural & Urban Communities

Chemistry Across the Periodic Table

Analytical Science

Lactation Physiology

Food Laws and Regulations

Food Microbiology

Genetics Laboratory

Plant Breeding and Biotechnology

Plant Biotechnology: Principles and Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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More details

Applications to SUMS are open all year round.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shiraz, Iran

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 6 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in Iran

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must obtain a record of transcripts from the institution they have attended. There is no minimum required GPA to secure admission to a graduate program. However, competitive applicants have the GPA of 3.00 or above.

B.Sc. and secondary school or equivalent

Curriculum Vitae (CV): This includes your personal information as well as your education background and work experience.

Cover Letter: This letter demonstrates which program you are deciding to apply for.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year
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Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year

Living costs

Shiraz

Iran

7338875 - 11101515 IRR / month

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Students at Nutritional Sciences of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Shiraz

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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