Dietistic

Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Dietistic

Area
Medicine and Surgery
Degree Code
L/SNT3 – Technical Health Professions
Language
Italian – English
Admission
National Admission Test – no 20 places
Venue Ancona
Lectures On site

Features and aims of the course

 

The aim of this course is to train a professional figure, competent in activities related to nutrition and dietetics. The course includes theorical and practical sessions in the basic and specific subjects. Students can personalise their studies by choosing specific courses on professional topics. Modules aimed at improving their English language skills and acquiring computer and relational skills are also included.

During the three-year traineeship students will learn more in detail specific techniques of the profession with increasing responsibility and independence, under the supervision of qualified dieticians.

The course ends with a theoretical-practical qualifying exam and with the thesis defense. Dieticians can continue their studies by enrolling in master’s degree or advanced courses.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students are offered a wide range of modules, such as:

  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Science and dietary techniques
  • Hygiene
  • Desease prevention and pathology

YOUR FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Dietitians are heathcare professionals with expertise in the activities designed to ensure the correct application of diet and nutrition, including educational issues.

They cooperate in the implementation of food policies as well as in the realization of research project in the field of nutrition. They help the population maintain or restore good health conditions through individual or community based dietary programs.

Dietitians carry out their professional activities in public or private health facilities, either as employees or as independent workers, in the food industry or in mass catering companies.

STRENGTHS OF THE COURSE

100% on-time academic progress.
Some courses are offered in English to promote international mobility and facilitate job placement. The network for professional training is extensive, and part of the internship credits can be earned abroad through the Erasmus+ Traineeship program. Nearly all graduates report being satisfied with the degree program.

CONTACTS

Course Coordinator:
Prof.ssa Eleonora Salvolini

e.salvolini@univpm.it

Direttrice ADP
Dott.ssa Simona De Introna
s.deintrona@staff.univpm.it

Ufficio Orientamento e Tutorato
Tel: +39 071 2203037 – 3038
orientamento@univpm.it

The course in numbers

100%

100% of students graduated on time

88.9%

Employment rate one year after graduation

92.3%

Graduates satisfied with the degree program

100%

Graduates satisfied with the relationship with their professors