Discover the subjects you will study
Human Nutrition and Dietetics is the health Degree that trains professional experts in nutrition. The subjects taught at Degree aim to train those responsible for taking care of people's health through food and its role is relevant both in preventive aspects and in the treatment of different diseases.
Subjects
| subject | Character | ECTS CREDIT | Temporary Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Physiology | Basic (CS) | 9 | Annual |
| Biochemistry | Basic (CS) | 9 | Annual |
| Anthropology | Basic (RO) | 6 | Annual |
| Human Anatomy | Basic (CS) | 6 | First semester |
| Cell Biology | Basic (CS) | 6 | First semester |
| Psychology and Food | Basic (CS) | 6 | First semester |
| Fundamentals of chemistry | Basic (RO) | 6 | Second semester |
| Biostatistics | Basic (CS) | 6 | Second semester |
| Food economics and management | Compulsory | 6 | Second semester |
| subject | Character | ECTS CREDIT | Time unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics / Ethics pathway inter-facultative |
Basic (RO) | 6 | Annual |
| Nutrition | Mandatory | 9 | Annual |
| Bromatology | Mandatory | 9 | Annual |
| Pathophysiology | Mandatory | 9 | Annual |
| Dietetics I | Mandatory | 6 | First semester |
| Food microbiology | Mandatory | 6 | First semester |
| Genetics | Mandatory | 3 | Second semester |
| Dietetics II | Mandatory | 6 | Second semester |
| Nutritional epidemiology | Mandatory | 3 | Second semester |
| elective subject 1 (see below) | elective subject | 3 | Second semester |
| subject | Character | ECTS CREDIT | Time unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet therapy | Mandatory | 9 | Annual |
| Nutrition education | Mandatory | 4,5 | First semester |
| Culinary technology | Mandatory | 3 | First semester |
| Pharmacology | Mandatory | 3 | First semester |
| Collective restoration | Mandatory | 6 | First semester |
| Artificial feeding | Mandatory | 3 | First semester |
| Cultural Keys (to choose from) | Optional | 3 | First semester |
| Community nutrition | Mandatory | 4,5 | Second semester |
| Food security | Mandatory | 6 | Second semester |
| Food technology | Mandatory | 3 | Second semester |
| Physical exercise and health | Mandatory | 3 | Second semester |
| Scientific Methodology in Health Sciences | Mandatory | 3 | Second semester |
| Nutritional phytotherapy | Mandatory | 3 | Second semester |
| Cultural Keys II (to be chosen) | Optional | 3 | Second semester |
| elective subject 2 (see below) | elective subject | 3 | Second semester |
| subject | Character | ECTS CREDIT | Time unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical nutrition | Mandatory | 6 | First semester |
| Public Health | Mandatory | 6 | First semester |
| Food legislation | Mandatory | 3 | First semester |
| Dietician's ethics | Mandatory | 3 | First semester |
| Diet therapy for children | Mandatory | 3 | First semester |
| Food allergy and digestive intolerances | Mandatory | 3 | First semester |
| elective subject 3 (see below) | Optional | 3 | First semester |
| elective subject 4 (see below) | Optional | 3 | First semester |
| Supervised stays | Mandatory | 24 | Second semester |
| Final thesis Degree | Mandatory | 6 | Second semester |
Sports nutrition (3 ECTS credit, 2ND semester). It focuses on the importance of nutrition for good sports performance, recovery capacity and injury prevention in the athlete. Interesting for any dietician-nutritionist.
Nutrition in Geriatrics (3 ECTS credit, 2ND semester). It has an assistance approach . It provides an in-depth study of the nutritional needs of the elderly, both in healthy people and those in situations of illness.
Students who wish may take one language as subject elective subject . Only 3 ECTS credit language electives can be taken.
Nutrition in Geriatrics (3 ECTS credit, 2ND semester). It has an assistance approach . It provides an in-depth study of the nutritional needs of the elderly, both in healthy people and those in situations of illness.
Sports nutrition (3 ECTS credit, 2ND semester). It focuses on the importance of nutrition for good sports performance, recovery capacity and injury prevention in the athlete. Interesting for any dietician-nutritionist.
Students who wish may take one language as subject elective subject . Only 3 ECTS credit language electives can be taken.
New Food Products (3 ECTS credit, 1st semester) [English]. Introduces development of new food products. Taught in English. It is designed for those students who want to go a step further in perfecting the language and its application to scientific subjects.
Nutrition, Hydration and Sport (3 ECTS credit, 1ST semester). This is a subject which, due to its general interest subject matter, is offered to all students. Consult calendar and special schedule (Fridays and Saturdays).
Functional foods (3 ECTS credit, 1st semester): subject which explores in depth the knowledge of those foods with beneficial properties for health.
SME Management (3 ECTS credit, 1º semester). subject of interest for those students who wish to acquire knowledge and skills in business management (enquiry dietetics, etc.). Consult calendar and special schedule (Fridays and Saturdays).
Students who wish may take one language as subject elective subject . Only 3 ECTS credit language electives can be taken.
The School also offers transversal subjects that aim to train the student through the development of different competences. These subjects can be taken from the 3rd year onwards.
Initiation to the business (6 ECTS credit). subject eminently practical. Although the School offers places for these internships, student is encouraged to work proactively in the search for a centre. It can be done in the 3rd or 4th year.
Those students who want to have this experience and do not have more ECTS credit electives or do not want to take elective subject this subject, can take it extracurricularly.
Experimental Research (6 ECTS credit). subject eminently practical. It consists of collaborating with a lecturer-researcher of the School in a research project . To be able to take this subject it is necessary to have an academic transcript of 2 or higher. It can be taken in the 3rd or 4th year, although it is advisable to take it in the 4th year as this research work can be the basis for the TFG.
In addition, the student can obtain up to 6 ECTS credit for participating in some of the activities organized at the University. enquiry el procedure and activities.
Modules
subject 1. Biology (6 ECTS credit)
subject : Cell Biology BS (CS) (6)
subject 2. Chemistry (6 ECTS credit)
subject : Fundamentals of Chemistry BS (OR) (6)
subject 3. Biochemistry (9 ECTS credit)
Subjects: Biochemistry BS (CS) (9)
subject 4. Human Anatomy (6 ECTS credit)
Subjects: Human Anatomy BS (CS) (6)
subject 5. Physiology (9 ECTS credit)
subject : Human Physiology BS (CS) (9)
subject 6. Psychology (6 ECTS credit)
Subjects: Psychology and Food BS (CS) (6)
subject 7. Statistics (6 ECTS credit)
Subjects: Biostatistics BS (CS) (6)
subject 8. Anthropology (6 ECTS credit)
Subjects: Anthropology BS (OR) (6)
subject 9. Ethics (6 ECTS credit)
Subjects: Ethics BS (OR) (6)
subject 1. Food Studies (15 ECTS credit)
Subjects:
- Bromatology (OB) (9)
- Food Microbiology (OB) (6)
subject 2. Food Processing (6 ECTS credit)
Subjects:
- Culinary Technology (OB) (3)
- Food Technology (OB) (3)
subject 1. Food Hygiene and Safety (9 ECTS credit)
Subjects:
- Food Safety (OB) (6)
- Food Legislation (OB) (3)
subject 2. Quality Management (12 ECTS credit)
Subjects:
- Food Economics and Management (OB) (6)
- Mass Catering (OB) (6)
subject 1. Information and Methodology in Health Sciences (3 ECTS credit)
Subjects:
- Scientific Methodology in Health Sciences (OB) (3)
subject 2. Nutrition (18 ECTS credit)
Subjects:
- Nutrition (OB) (9)
- Clinical Nutrition (OB) (6)
- Nutritional Phytotherapy (OB) (3)
subject 3. Immunology (3 ECTS credit)
Subjects:
- Food Allergy and Digestive Intolerances (OB) (3)
subject 4. Genetics (3 ECTS credit)
Subjects:
- Genetics (OB) (3)
subject 5. Dietetics (15 ECTS credit)
Subjects:
- Dietetics I (OB) (6)
- Dietetics II (OB) (6)
- Physical Exercise and Health (OB) (3)
subject 6. Physiopathology (9 ECTS credit)
Subjects:
- Pathophysiology (OB) (9)
subject 7. Pharmacology (3 ECTS credit)
Subjects:
- Pharmacology (OB) (3)
subject 8. Diet therapy (15 ECTS credit)
Subjects:
- Diet Therapy (OB) (9)
- Diet Therapy for Children (OB) (3)
- Artificial Feeding (OB) (3)
subject 1. Public Health (9 ECTS credit)
Subjects:
- Nutritional Epidemiology (OB) (3)
- Public Health (OB) (6)
subject 2. Community Nutrition (9 ECTS credit)
Subjects:
- Community Nutrition (OB) (4,5)
- Nutrition Education (OB) (4,5)
subject 1. Tutored Stays (24 ECTS credit)
subject :
- Tutored Stays (OB) (24)
subject 2. Final Project Degree (6 ECTS credit)
subject :
- Final Project Degree (OB) (6)
subject 1. General and Vocational Training (9 ECTS credit)
Subjects:
- Deontology of the Dietician (OB) (3)
- Cultural Keys (OP) (6)
subject 2. Initiation to Professional Specialisation (12 ECTS credit)
- Optional Subjects (OP) (12)
Up to a maximum of 6 ECTS credit of Module VII, subject: "Initiation to Professional Specialisation" Electives, may be recognised for students who accredit their participation in university cultural, sporting, student representation, solidarity and cooperation activities, in accordance with RD 1393/2007 and the University's rules and regulations .
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