Dietetics and Nutrition

Dietetics and Nutrition

Course Type:
Bachelor’s Programme

Programme Introduction

The primary objectives of Dietetics and Nutrition programme presuppose the training of creative, critical and responsible graduates, with the ability to provide quality services in the context of clinical nutrition, community and public health, food quality, management/administration, research & development, while promoting the health of individuals and of the populations.

Programme Coordinator

Cátia Sofia Pereira Braga Pontes
coord.dn.ess@ipleiria.pt

Reference

8149

School

City

Language

Portuguese

Type

Morning & Afternoon

Length

8 semesters

Vacancies

General contingent: 30
International student contingent: 4

DGES certification

Objectives

Programme

The primary objectives of the degree in Dietetics presuppose the training of graduates with the following skills:

  • High systemic perception of the human being,the health concept, the scientific and technical knowledge, and of the research and practice of dietetics;
  • Autonomy in problem­solving and decision­making, based in the values of beneficence and non­maleficence, justice, ethics and deontology;
  • Consolidated and updated knowledge, multidisciplinary but specific in the fields of dietetics and nutrition, by valuing Lifelong­learning, national and international cooperation and acting according to the different socio­cultural and economic contexts.
1st Year
ID Name Semester ECTS Length
8149101 Anatomy and Physiology I 1st Semester 5 63 h
8149102 Cell Biology and Histology 1st Semester 5 55 h
8149103 Biostatistics 1st Semester 4 40 h
8149104 Psychology 1st Semester 4 40 h
8149105 General and Organic Chemistry 1st Semester 5 50 h
8149106 Health Communication 1st Semester 3 32 h
8149107 Sociology and Food History 1st Semester 4 40 h
8149108 Anatomy and Physiology II 2nd Semester 5 63 h
8149109 Food and Human Nutrition I 2nd Semester 6 65 h
8149110 Biochemistry 2nd Semester 6 60 h
8149111 Bioethics 2nd Semester 2 32 h
8149112 Introduction to the profession 2nd Semester 2 20 h
8149113 Genetics 2nd Semester 3 50 h
8149114 Food Microbiology and Parasitology 2nd Semester 6 65 h
2nd Year
ID Name Semester ECTS Length
8149115 Food and Human Nutrition II 1st Semester 7 70 h
8149116 Hygiene and Food Safety 1st Semester 6 50 h
8149117 Imunology 1st Semester 4 45 h
8149118 Farmacology 1st Semester 4 40 h
8149119 Bromatology 1st Semester 5 55 h
8149120 Food Toxicology 1st Semester 4 40 h
8149121 Food Services Management 2nd Semester 6 55 h
8149122 Food Quality and Safety Management Systems 2nd Semester 4 55 h
8149123 Gastrotechnic 2nd Semester 4 55 h
8149124 Pathology 2nd Semester 6 60 h
8149125 Public Health and Epidemiology 2nd Semester 5 55 h
8149126 Nutritional Status Assessment 2nd Semester 5 65h
3rd Year
ID Name Semester ECTS Length
8149127 Diet Therapy I 1st Semester 6 59 h
8149128 Artificial Nutrition 1st Semester 3 40 h
8149129 Nutrition in the life cycle 1st Semester 6 60 h
8149130 Food and Nutrition Marketing 1st Semester 3 40 h
8149131 Nutrition Policy 1st Semester 4 40 h
8149132 Research Methodologies 1st Semester 5 55 h
8149133 1st Semester 3

a) The curricular units are defined each school year

8149134 Diet Therapy II 2nd Semester 6 59 h
8149135 Community Nutrition 2nd Semester 4 55 h
8149136 Research Project 2nd Semester 6 65 h
8149137 Food Technology and Inovation 2nd Semester 6 59 h
8149138 Sports Nutrition 2nd Semester 5 50 h
8149139 2nd Semester 3

a) The curricular units are defined each school year

4th Year
ID Name Semester ECTS Length
8149140 Internship in Dietetics and Nutrition I 1st Semester 30 420 h
8149141 Internship in Dietetics and Nutrition II 2nd Semester 30 420 h

Entry Requirements

For further information about international students’ applications,
please see International Applicants
or contact the International Students’ Office by email at: estudante.internacional@ipleiria.pt

Accreditation

State: Accredited
Accreditation number of years:  6
Publication Date: 28-09-2016
Accreditation A3ES

More Information

All subjects are held in Portuguese. Tutorial support in English.

Application Fee

60€

Enrolment Fee

General contingent: 30€
International student contingent: 100€

Tuition Fee

General contingent: 697 €
International student contingent: 3000€


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