The aim of the programme may be summarised as: to produce, through well designed and appropriate courses, adequately trained and competent graduates who are equipped for the world of work in the 21st century and who can apply their knowledge of food and nutrition/dietetics for the benefit of individuals and the public health in general across Cyprus and/or their chosen country of practice.
The programme has both an academic (theoretical and practical) skills and a dietetic market orientation. It focuses on studying and analyzing the latest trends and developments in the science of Nutrition and Dietetics.
As a student on our Nutrition/Dietetics programme you will undertake three observation placements. They are all within the standards promoted by CyRBFSTD and the relative law (N31/(i) 96 and the code of ethics for professional practice by the Cyprus Dietetic and Nutrition Association. The observation placements could be in either an acute hospital or private clinic or a community setting or private settings or foodservice facilities.
During a 12-week placement at the 4th year (as part of their curriculum), the student will find out more about the working environment experienced by a dietitian, the way they work and the other health professionals they work with. You will start practicing some of the skills required. You will also undertake some practicum experience throught all the years and at at the end of which the student will be managing his/her own small workload. The placement will give the chance to apply the theoretical knowledge gained through the studies and to consolidate the knowledge, skills and attitudes, as well as to further develop them with more complex cases and situations. The placements are fully integrated with the academic part of your programme, allowing gaining practical experience that enhances your learning. During your placements, trained supervisors will help the students to develop and learn.
Our Professional Training tutor will help organize your choice of placement and you will be visited by academic staff, normally three times, during your placement. Companies and institutes that can offer placements include pharmaceutical, food industry, health agencies.
A high proportion of our Nutrition/ Dietetic graduates will continue to work in the area, for example entering nutrition research institutes throughout the world.
In view of the growth of public interest in food and health, properly qualified nutritionists/ dietitians are highly sought after. They can be employed by consumer groups, food retailers, government and the food industry and others become food and health journalists.
Graduates in Nutrition/ Dietetics are eligible to apply for Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics or for MSc in Clinical Dietetics. Dietitians work in a variety of locations and in a diverse range of roles. Following graduation, most dietitians work in the private practice or in community and primary care. Many then go on to specialise in a particular area, such as diabetes, obesity, nutritional support or public health.
However, there are many other exciting roles including management, research and education or working freelance. Some go on to pursue further studies (e.g. MSc, PhD). Our graduates can work in health promotion. There are also attractive opportunities in the food industry, such as working for major food and supermarket companies, in research, and in education and the media. Our Nutrition/Dietetic graduates can have attractive career prospects in the food industry, health service, research, and in education and the media.
Our graduates will follow the standards of the Cyprus law for the registration of Dietitians (N31/I(96), and can be eligible to apply for registration to the Cyprus Registration Board for Food Scientist, Technologists and Dietitians (CyRBFSTD).
Section: A – Μαθήματα Βασικών Επιστημών
Min. ECTS Credits: 30 Max. ECTS Credits: 36
Notes: Το μάθημα BIOL-100G θα δίνεται μόνο στους φοιτητές που δεν έχουν τα προαπαιτούμενα μαθήματα για το BIOL-101G
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL-100G | Στοιχεία Βιολογίας | 6 |
| BIOL-101G | Γενική Βιολογία I | 6 |
| BIOL-102G | Γενική Βιολογία ΙI | 6 |
| BIOL-205G | Ανατομία και Φυσιολογία του Ανθρώπου Ι | 6 |
| BIOL-206G | Ανατομία και Φυσιολογία του Ανθρώπου ΙI | 6 |
| CHEM-104G | Εισαγωγή στην Οργανική και Βιολογική Χημεία | 6 |
Section: B – Κύρια Μαθήματα Κορμού
Min. ECTS Credits: 150 Max. ECTS Credits: 150
Notes:
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FDSC-200G | Μικροβιολογία Τροφίμων και Εργαστήριο | 6 |
| FDSC-250G | Χημεία Τροφίμων και Εργαστήριο | 6 |
| FDSC-260G | Επιστήμη Τροφίμων και Αρχές Διαχείρισης και Εργαστήριο | 6 |
| FDSC-316G | Συστήματα Διαχείρισης Εστίασης και Εργαστήριο | 6 |
| NUTR-110G | Εισαγωγή στη Διατροφή του Ανθρώπου και της Υγείας | 6 |
| NUTR-250G | Αρχές της Βιοχημείας της Διατροφής και του Μεταβολισμού Ι | 6 |
| NUTR-255G | Αρχές της Βιοχημείας της Διατροφής και του Μεταβολισμού ΙΙ και Εργαστήριο | 6 |
| NUTR-260G | Δημόσια Υγεία και Διατροφή της Κοινωνίας | 6 |
| NUTR-280G | Διατροφική Συμβουλευτική Συμπεριφορά | 6 |
| NUTR-290G | Διατροφική Αξιολόγηση και Διαχείριση | 6 |
| NUTR-315G | Αθλητισμός και Διατροφή στην Άσκηση | 6 |
| NUTR-320G | Διατροφή στα Στάδια Ζωής | 6 |
| NUTR-330G | Διαιτολογία και Διατροφή – Θεωρία και Πρακτική | 6 |
| NUTR-340G | Φυτο-Χημικά, Λειτουργικά Τρόφιμα και Συμπληρώματα | 6 |
| NUTR-355G | Αλληλεπιδράσεις Τροφίμων και Φαρμάκων | 6 |
| NUTR-360G | Πειραματικά Τρόφιμα και Εργαστήριο | 6 |
| NUTR-370G | Επικοινωνιακές Δεξιότητες και Διατροφική Συμβουλευτική | 6 |
| NUTR-380G | Ιατρική Θεραπεία Διατροφής και Διαιτολογίας Ι | 6 |
| NUTR-460G | Σύγχρονα Θέματα Τροφίμων και Διατροφής | 6 |
| NUTR-481G | Ιατρική Θεραπεία Διατροφής και Διαιτολογίας ΙΙ | 6 |
| NUTR-482G | Ιατρική Θεραπεία Διατροφής και Διαιτολογίας ΙΙI και Εργαστήριο | 6 |
| NUTR-490G | Μεθοδολογία Έρευνας στη Διαιτολογία | 6 |
| NUTR-495G | Πτυχιακή Εργασία | 12 |
| NUTR-496P | Πρακτική Άσκηση | 6 |
Section: C – Επιλεγόμενα Μαθήματα
Min. ECTS Credits: 18 Max. ECTS Credits: 18
Notes:
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUTR-265G | Μεταβολιμική: Κατανόηση της Νέας Εποχής του Μεταβολισμού | 6 |
| NUTR-390G | Αρχές Διασφάλισης Ποιότητας των Τροφίμων | 6 |
| NUTR-420G | Τρόφιμα και Διατροφολογία της Τοξικολογίας | 6 |
| NUTR-465G | Τρόφιμα, Πολιτισμός και Διατροφή | 6 |
| NUTR-470G | Τρόφιμα και Διατροφική Πολιτική | 6 |
Section: D – Γλωσσική Έκφραση
Min. ECTS Credits: 12 Max. ECTS Credits: 12
Notes: (1) Placement in English courses is done on the basis of a Placement Test or tests
such as TOEFL or GCE. (2) Students may complete BADM-231 or BADM-332.
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BADM-231 | Business Communications | 6 |
| BADM-332 | Technical Writing and Research | 6 |
| COMM-200 | Business and Professional Communication | 6 |
| ENGL-100 | Basic Writing | 6 |
| ENGL-101 | English Composition | 6 |
Section: E – Υπολογιστές και Μαθηματικά
Min. ECTS Credits: 12 Max. ECTS Credits: 12
Notes: Οι φοιτητές μπορούν να επιλέξουν να συμπληρώσουν το μάθημα BIOL-231G η το μάθημα MATH-221G.
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL-231G | Βιοστατιστική | 6 |
| COMP-150GA | Εφαρμογή Μικρουπολογιστών στην Υγεία | 6 |
| MATH-108G | Μαθηματικά και Εφαρμοσμένος Λογισμός | 6 |
| MATH-221G | Στατιστική Ι | 6 |
| MULT-160G | Εισαγωγή στα Πολυμέσα | 6 |
Section: F – Μαθήματα Ανθρωπιστικών και Κοινωνικών Σπουδών
Min. ECTS Credits: 6 Max. ECTS Credits: 12
Notes: Όσοι φοιτητές επιλέγουν το BIOL-100 χρειάζεται να συμπληρώνουν μόνο 6 ECTS σε αυτή την ομάδα μαθημάτων.
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUS-441G | Μεθοδολογία Διδασκαλίας της Επιστήμης | 6 |
| HIST-257G | Σύγχρονη Κυπριακή Ιστορία και Πολιτική | 6 |
| PHIL-120G | Ηθική | 6 |
| PSY-110G | Γενική Ψυχολογία I | 6 |
| PSY-111G | Γενική Ψυχολογία II | 6 |
| SOC-101G | Αρχές Κοινωνιολογίας | 6 |
| UNIC-100 | University Experience | 6 |
Section: G – Μαθήματα Διοίκησης Επιχειρήσεων
Min. ECTS Credits: 6 Max. ECTS Credits: 6
Notes:
Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid terms, projects, and class participation.
Letter grades below are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.
Generally, the deadline for applying
The minimum admission requirement is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC). Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent, depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC, are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies. Some programmes have higher entry requirements
English Language Proficiency
The list below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment to the programme of study. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).
The table below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment on a programme of study offered in English. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).
| English Qualification | ELR Equivalent to IELTS 6 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 525 and above |
| Computer-based TOEFL | 193 and above |
| Internet-based TOEFL | 80 and above |
| IELTS | 6 and above |
| Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) | B and above |
| Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) | C and above |
| GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE | C and above |
| Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) | Pass |
| Pearson PTE General | Level 3 and above |
| KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) |
Level B2 and above |
| Anglia | Level B2 and above |
| IEB Advanced Programme English | Pass |
| Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan |
650 average score for ALL skills and above |
English Language Proficiency
Master students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, GCSE “O” Level or IGCSE with minimum “C”, IELTS with a score of 6.5, or a score placement at the ENGL- 100 level of UNIC’s NEPTON. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate programme.
1. The purpose of this test is to place students in the appropriate level of English in order to support their academic studies at the University. The NEPTON is not a University entrance examination; previous academic performance (e.g. School Leaving Certificate) is taken into consideration with regard to University entrance requirements.
2. The number of additional courses and corresponding course loads are given in the table below:
| Level of English | Hour of tuition/work | Credits | Additional course load permitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 English Composition | 3 | 6 | Normal |
| ENGL-100 Basic Writing | 3 | 6 | Normal |
| BENG-100 College English | 6 | 6 | Normal |
| BENG-070 English Language Skills | 12 | 4 | 6 credit hours |
| BENG-060 English for Beginners | 20 | 2 | No other credits |
3.Students who have the following qualifications can take the test, but will not be placed below the level shown:
| English Qualification | ENGL-101 | ENGL-100 |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 550+ | 513-547 |
| Computer-based TOEFL | 213+ | 183-210 |
| Internet-based TOEFL | 79+ | 65-78 |
| IELTS | 6.5+ | 5.5-6.0 |
| Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) | Grade A or B | Grade C |
| Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) | A or B or C | A or B |
| GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE | A or B | C |
| Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) | Pass | N/A |
| Pearson PTE General | Level 4 | Level 3 |
| KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) |
Level C1 | Level B2 |
| Anglia | Proficiency or Masters | Advanced |
| IEB Advanced Programme English | Pass | N/A |
| Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan |
840-1000 average score for ALL skills | 650-835 average score for ALL skills |
4.Students can take the NEPTON after they officially enroll and pay the Euro 55 application fee.
Yearly tuition fees:
International / Non EU Students: ? Euro
Local / EU Students: 9.540 Euro
|
OTHER FEES |
ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMMES |
ONLINE/DL PROGRAMMES |
|
Application fee (one-off/nonrefundable payment) |
55 |
55 |
|
Visa application (one-off/nonrefundable payment) |
86 |
0 |
|
Registration fee (per semester) |
26 |
0 |
|
Health & accident insurance (per year) |
175 |
0 |
|
Student activities fee (per semester) |
20 |
0 |
|
Technology fee – Internet use etc. (per semester) |
15 |
0 |
|
International student guarantee (one-off / refundable payment) |
400 |
0 |
|
Transcript fee (per copy) |
5 |
5 |
|
Evaluation fee (transfer credits / ECTS) |
52 |
52 |
|
Second exam fee (per course) |
65 |
65 |
|
Graduation application fee |
60 |
60 |
|
Total |
959 |
273 |
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Email: admissions@unic.ac.cy
