Clinical Dietetics University of Nicosia

Overview

The Master of Science in  Clinical Dietetics programme is offered by University of Nicosia .

Objectives

• To impart knowledge and develop capacitate of the students through state-of- the-art higher education in the area of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics and Medical Nutrition Management;

• To develop students to become health care professionals for services in various fields of clinical nutrition and medical nutrition management and related areas such as hospitals, academics, research, industry, clinical nutrition departments, training, extension and community service;

• To develop capacities and abilities and enable students to pursue higher education and research in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

Career Prospects

• On successful completion each student is eligible to apply for registration as a clinical dietitian at the Cyprus Registration Board for Food Scientists, Technologists and Dietitians (CyRBFSTD).

• The only MSc in Clinical Dietetics in Cyprus.

• Fulfills the requirements and expectations of the Cyprus Registration Board for Food Scientists, Technologists and Dietitians, Cyprus Dietetic and Nutrition Association, Health and Care Professional Council for the title of RD.

Graduates may be employed in the following sectors/areas:

• Teaching

• Research

• Work as Clinical Dietitians in Hospitals/Clinics with Consultants with health care centres/schools/corporate organizations/NGOs

• Technical marketing in Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Industry for nutritional support products/nutraceuticals

• Clinical Research

• Independent practice

• Clinical Dietitians in Food Industry

• Freelance Clinical writing