Dietistic
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Medicine and Surgery
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Degree Code
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L/SNT3 – Technical Health Professions
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Language
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Italian – English
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Admission
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National Admission Test – no 20 places
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| 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 learning activities in basic and clinical disciplines, as well as professional practical internship. Attendance is mandatory for all educational activities. Students can personalise their studies by choosing specific courses on professional topics. The program ensures the enhancement of English language skills and the acquisition of IT and interpersonal skills.
During the three-year traineeship, carried out at healthcare and non-healthcare facilities located throughout the region, 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 defence. Dieticians can continue their studies by enrolling in master’s degree or advanced courses.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The study plan offers a wide range of subjects, including:
- Biomedical Sciences
- Human and Socio-Psychological Sciences
- Human Food and Nutrition
- Hygiene, Prevention and Pathology
- Technical Dietetic Sciences
- Medical Sciences
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
- 90% of ECTS credits achieved in the first year out of the total credits to be completed.
- Some courses are offered in English to promote international mobility and facilitate job placement.
- The professional training network is extensive, and part of the internship credits can be obtained abroad through the Erasmus+ Traineeship program.
- 100% of graduates reports being satisfied with the degree program.
CONTACTS
Course Coordinator:
Prof.ssa Eleonora Salvolini
e.salvolini@univpm.it
Internship Coordinator
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
89%
Employment rate of graduates one year after graduation.
92%
Graduates satisfied with the degree program
100%
Graduates satisfied with the relationship with their professors
87%
