BS in Public Health and Nutrition

Public Health Nutrition focuses on the promotion of good health through nutrition and the primary prevention of nutrition related illness in the population. Public Health seeks to improve human health by applying knowledge on how to prevent diseases, how to protect populations from harm and how to promote healthy living. Nutrition is the study of the relationship between food and human health. Healthy food choices and lifestyles can prevent diseases; unhealthy food can cause or contribute to diseases, while certain diets can even treat diseases.

The UAE has, in its vision, addressed the need for actions to improve a number of major public health concerns in the country such as tobacco use, traffic injuries, maternal and child health, diabetes, overweight and heart diseases and thereby recognized the need professionals with extensive knowledge in the field.

Public health and nutrition is impacting the national key performance indicators as stated in the UAE vision document. Successful Public Health Nutrition practice requires an interdisciplinary approach involving different stakeholders such as ministries, businesses, schools, healthcare providers, public relations, media and communication among others. A BS in Public Health Nutrition is a 4 year program including the general education. The science courses serve as a foundation in the degree. This is followed by courses in public health and nutrition.

Public Health Nutrition graduates can pursue a career in the health care sector, in ministries and municipalities, sport clubs, nutraceutical companies, NGOs, research centres, health authorities, schools, food safety and health promotion. We are welcoming students to the BS in Public Health Nutrition who has a passion for improving people’s life through science, public health and nutrition.