The field of nutritional sciences includes all the aspects related with the interaction between the body and food, not only in the biochemical, physiological and molecular aspects, as well as the sociological and behavioral. It is also related with the knowledge of food and its use to maintain health. Nutrition emphasizes the metabolic way in which the body uses food. It includes the knowledge about digestion, absorption and use of energy; as well as the reason why, while facing stress situations or illness, nutritive requirements change.
Graduate Profile
A UPC Professional in Nutrition and Dietetics
Through an education based in values, and a solid scientific training, UPC professionals in Nutrition and Dietetics are committed with prevention, education and life quality improvement. To achieve a better level of life for people and communities, they are capable to integrate health teams with a leadership role. A UPC graduate in Nutrition and Dietetics is prepared to:
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Know and apply the scientific fundamentals of human nutrition.
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Evaluate the nutritional value of food, its quality harmless.
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Design and apply diets adapted to personal nutritional situation.
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Execute nutrition programs for institutions, companies and communities.
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Develop research in the fields of nutrition and food science.
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Design educative programs in nutrition according to the target group.
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Manage a food service or a nutrition consultancy.
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Develop their professional activity with respect for people.
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Work in multidisciplinary teams with other health professionals.
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Permanent training.
Differential Advantages of the Program
This is a program designed by competences to train nutritionists with a solid base in the fields of food sciences, nutrition and dietetics, and with an entrepreneurial vision and social commitment.
UPC professionals in nutrition and dietetics are committed with prevention, education based in values, and a solid scientific training. They are capable to integrate health teams with a leadership role, in order to improve people and community life level.
Advantages of a cutting-edge education
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Specialized courses since the beginning of the program and core courses are distributed along the academic terms.
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Solid scientific training complemented with an important education in management that allows a general knowledge of business.
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Developing of professional competences.
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Personalized education. A maximum of 40 students per classroom and 20 in labs.
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Professional internships since the third year.
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A global training and exchange programs with other Laureate universities.
Mentions
UPC mentions involve optional courses -18 to 36 credits – which students may take along their career or at the end of their program.
Mentions in Nutrition and Dietetics are:
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• Sports Nutrition and Nourishment
• Food Auditing and Quality Systems
• Selected Topics in Clinical Nutrition
