Dietistic
(Course dectivated for the a.y. 2023/24)
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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
Upon successful competion of this course students will become qualified dietitians able to work with people to promote healthy lifestyles, and treat nutrition-related diseases. The course includes theorical and practical sessions in the basic and specific subjects as well as a work placement that will be performed during the three years. During their placement students will learn more in detail specific techniques of the profession with more responsability and independence. During their placement students will be assisted by dieticians and will learn how to prevent and treat nutrition-related diseases.
Students can tailor the course to their specific needs and choose from a wide range of modules. The programme includes modules for the study of a foreign language, information technology, and research methodologies.
The course ends with a theoretical-practical qualification exam and thesis defense. On successful completion of the course, graduates will have the academic requirements needed to register and work as a licensed dietitian.
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 work with individuals to promote healthy lifestyles, and treat nutrition-related diseases. They inform the population about nutrition, cooperate in the implementation of nutrition policies and plan and conduct research projects. They help the population maintain or restore good health conditions through individual or community based dietary programs.
STRENGTHS OF THE COURSE
100% of the enrolled students in this course are currently attending it. Drop-out rates in the 1st year is significantly lower than the average drop-out rates of other universities. Students will be involved in classroom sessions and practical laboratory activities to develop their methodological skills, to learn how to conduct scientific research, and to collect data for their thesis.
Some of the modules are taught in English to encourage international mobility and to improve students’ employability.
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
Links
Video
Webinar Open Day
12 apr 2022
Gallery
The course in numbers
88%
of students enrol in the Master program
88%
Graduates satisfied with their studies
98%
of students are satisfied with professors’ clarity
96%