Doctor of Philosophy: Concentration In Nutritional Sciences
UAEU United Arab Emirates University
Key Information
Campus location
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
58 hours
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
AED 2,400 / per credit *
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Introduction
The Nutritional Sciences Ph.D. program at the College of Food and Agriculture is within the common framework of the UAE University Ph.D. Program. The objectives of the program are to provide students with (1) expertise in the fundamental principles of modern nutritional science, (2) detailed conceptual and technical skills in the identified area of specialized research interest, (3) strong written and oral communication skills, and (4) the opportunity to conduct dissertation research that will contribute to the body of knowledge in nutrition. The faculty recognizes that the career goal of each student must be given maximum consideration in the design of individual programs of study. Nutritional Sciences students will follow the curriculum described in the Nutritional Sciences Ph.D. program. Students with extensive prior training in nutrition, such as master’s degree holders, may petition the Graduate Committee to evaluate the modification of the curriculum.
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Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Required Credit Hours: minimum 58 hours
Part 1: General Requirements (9 hours)
- ETHC600-Ethical Conduct in Medical Research (1 Hour)
- STAT615-Design/Analysis of Experiments (3 Hours)
- PHY601-Human Physiology 1 (2 Hours)
- PHY602-Human Physiology 2 (2 Hours)
- COFA650-Graduate Seminar (1 Hour)
Part 2: Concentration Requirements (11 hours)
- CHEM641-Advanced Biochemistry II (3 Hours)
- NUTR805-Advanced Macronutrient Metabolism (3 Hours)
- NUTR820-Advanced Micronutrient Metabolism (4 Hours)
- NUTR830-Human Nutrition Assessment (3 Hours)
Part 3: Elective Requirements (8 hours)
- NUTR705-Advanced Community Nutrition (3 Hours)
- NUTR707-Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy (3 Hours)
- NUTR710-Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods (2 Hours)
- NUTR720-Nutritional Immunology (2 Hours)
- NUTR730-Cell Biology in Health and Disease (2 Hours)
- NUTR740-Exercise and Health (2 Hours)
Part 4: Qualification Requirements (0 hours)
- NUTR800-Comprehensive Exam (0 hours)
- NUTR810-Research Proposal (0 hours)
Part 5: Research Requirements (30 hours)
- NUTR900-Dissertation Research (30 hours)
- NUTR910-Dissertation Defense (0 hours)
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the breadth of knowledge in the discipline and advance, in-depth knowledge in the sub-discipline or area of specialization.
- Perform and defend an original work of research in their fields of specialization which contributed new human knowledge.
- Identify, analyze critically and explain open problems in their disciplines and apply relevant research methodology for finding a possible solution.
- Communicate the major tenets of their field of specialization and their work orally and in writing to the faculty, their peers, and the lay public.
- Identify areas where ethical issues may arise in their field, and articulate strategies to mitigate situations related to ethical issues in their profession.
- Demonstrate insight into the transferable nature of research skills to other work environments and the range of career opportunities available to them inside and outside academia.
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