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The department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Red Sea University offers a comprehensive undergraduate program that prepares students to become professionals in the field of food, nutrition, and health. It focuses on understanding the relationship between diet, health, and disease prevention, with a strong foundation in biological, behavioral, and social sciences.
Our faculty comprises experts in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, food science, and nutritional biochemistry who are committed to providing students with comprehensive training in nutritional assessment, dietary planning, and nutrition education. We emphasize evidence-based approaches and practical applications to prepare students for real-world nutrition challenges.
The department maintains strong partnerships with healthcare institutions, community programs, food industries, and international agencies, enabling our students to gain valuable experience through internships, community outreach, and research projects that address current nutritional needs.
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Graduates from the Nutrition and Dietetics program are equipped to work in healthcare institutions, community programs, food industries, and international agencies. Career options include:
Provide medical nutrition therapy in healthcare settings
Develop and implement community nutrition programs
Coordinate nutrition initiatives at community level
Provide expertise to NGOs or UN agencies
Ensure food safety and quality standards
Guide individuals toward healthier lifestyles
Manage nutrition programs in educational settings
Support studies in nutritional sciences
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics has established the following goals to guide our educational mission and program development:
To train professionals who understand the scientific basis of nutrition and its impact on health and disease.
To enable students to assess nutritional needs, plan dietary programs, and implement nutrition education in various populations.
To promote awareness of the link between nutrition and chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity.
To develop the skills necessary to advocate for food security, community nutrition, and national nutritional policies.
The Nutrition and Dietetics program is structured to provide comprehensive training in food, nutrition, and health. The curriculum includes the following components:
| No | Types of the Requirements | Number of Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Requirement | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Faculty Requirement | 13 | 39 |
| 3 | Department Requirement | 31 | 90 |
| 4 | Graduation Thesis | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 52 | 153 | |
Note: The program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical application, with courses designed to develop strong nutritional assessment and dietary planning skills.
Visit our office in Bosaso, Somalia, or email info@rsu.edu.so. We are open Saturday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Established in 2008 in Bosaso, Puntland, Red Sea University is committed to outstanding educational programs, research that addresses community needs, and developing tomorrow’s leaders.