Human Nutrition and Dietetics · University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU)

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University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU)Vitoria-Gasteiz
Álava Campus
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General information about the degree

📚 Overview

The Bachelor's Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics at the UPV/EHU provides comprehensive training in the scientific foundations of nutrition, dietetics and healthy eating. The curriculum covers areas such as biochemistry, physiology, food science, diet therapy, nutrition education and food safety. The degree prepares students to assess, plan and supervise diets for individuals and groups, promoting health and preventing nutrition-related diseases.

✨ Specific Information

The programme combines theoretical and practical training, including laboratory work and external placements in healthcare centres, food companies or public institutions. Participation in mobility programmes such as Erasmus is encouraged, allowing students to complete part of their studies at universities abroad. The university has modern facilities and specialist resources for teaching and research in nutrition.

👤 Recommended Profile

This degree is suitable for people interested in health sciences, food and well-being. An aptitude for biology and chemistry, analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to helping others are recommended for working in health promotion and disease prevention.

🚀 Further Study and Career Opportunities

After completing the degree, graduates can continue their academic training through official master's degrees and doctoral programmes in related areas, or move directly into careers in healthcare, the food industry, teaching or research.

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Nutrition and Dietetics

Nutrition and Dietetics is the university field where science and food come together to improve people's health. Here you will learn to design personalised diets, understand how nutrients affect the body and apply that knowledge to both healthy people and patients with specific conditions. Physiology and biochemistry of human nutrition Design of eating plans tailored to each person Diet therapy: food as a clinical treatment tool Sports, child, geriatric and community nutrition Food safety and nutrition labelling Clinical placements in hospitals and health centres With this degree, you will be able to work as a dietitian-nutritionist in hospitals, clinics, sports centres and food companies, or practise independently, advising people who want to improve their health through food.

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Health

The Health field encompasses all the disciplines devoted to understanding the human body, preventing disease and improving people's quality of life. If you are passionate about applying science to help people and want to make a real difference in the world, this is where you will find your place. How the human body works at the biological, cellular and molecular levels Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease Direct patient care in disciplines such as medicine, nursing and physiotherapy Human behaviour and mental health from the perspective of psychology The role of medicines and their development in pharmacy and biomedical sciences Technology applied to health, as in biomedical engineering Studying in this field opens the door to essential, highly sought-after professions where you can contribute to other people's well-being every day.

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