BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Dietetics
In our rapidly changing world in which the disciplines of medicine and healthcare are of increasing relevance, a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics is exceptionally important and in high demand.
Scientists in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics understand how food and nutrients are digested, absorbed, metabolized, and utilized by the human body, and investigate the effects of nutrient deficiencies and excesses to prevent and treat disease. They draw on knowledge from the fields of psychology, sociology, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, food science, and public health to understand the biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors that influence food choices, dietary behaviors, and health outcomes.
Nutrition and Dietetics incorporates diverse approaches, from the study of biochemical pathways to nutritional assessment and counselling, clinical nutrition and dietetics, food science, microbiology, safety and technology, and food service management. It also encompasses observing population intake and its relationship to health outcomes through nutritional epidemiology, designing and testing nutrition interventions to improve health at the individual and community level, and managing nutrition programs and policies to ensure access to nutritious food.
The BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Dietetics at The American College of Greece is designed to provide students with a broad and integrated foundation in all key areas of nutritional sciences and dietetics, combining fundamental scientific knowledge with applied and professional education. It offers a foundation for graduates to pursue professional employment in relevant areas of Nutrition and Dietetics and/or further postgraduate study.
A unique campus environment and specialized teaching and research laboratory facilities allow students to hone their skills, do research and build confidence to thrive as future dietitians.
The Program is validated by The Open University and accredited by NECHE.
Method of program delivery : Face-to-face
Location of program delivery : Aghia Paraskevi campus
Admission Process and Procedures
Validated by The Open University, UK
Program Specification
Regulations for validated awards
Tuition & Fees
Greek Students
European Union Students
North American Students
What You Will Study-Curriculum
At the start of their major, Nutrition and Dietetics students learn the foundations of the discipline and all aspects relating to Nutritional Assessment and Counselling, combined with a strong scientific background in biology, chemistry, psychology, and applied statistics.
As students progress through the program, they take courses which provide knowledge of the core domains in Nutrition and Dietetics, with an emphasis on Food Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
Senior-level courses offer students the opportunity to focus on Pharmacology in Health and Disease, Nutrition and Exercise, and Public Health. Students in their senior year can choose between three concentration/emphasis areas: 1. Clinical Nutrition, 2. Dietary Supplements and Sports Nutrition, and 3. Food Science, Food Safety and Food Sustainability, allowing them to concentrate in their specific area of interest. Students also learn how to use different research methods in Nutritional Epidemiology and Dietetics, and conduct original research for their capstone project.
In addition, students need to complete 3 vigorous and intense Internships during 3 Summer Terms, resulting in more than 1,000 hours in total, at the Dietetic Department of major Public or Private Hospitals, Dietary Offices, Community Health Units, Dietary Supplements Sector, and Food Industries in Greece.
The duration of studies is 4 academic years. The maximum period of registration for this Open University validated award is 7 years.
Career Opportunities
The possible career roles and destinations of graduates are virtually endless, with consultancy, either freelance or within an industrial, educational or clinical setting, being one of the major paths. Professional activity prospects of the graduates include occupations in a variety of settings, such as healthcare services (e.g. hospitals, clinics, health care centres), community services (e.g. kindergartens, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, camping), sports units (e.g. gyms, sports clubs, sports federations), food services (e.g. food industries, catering units), educational institutions, research institutes, and/or as freelance dietitians/nutritionists. In addition to the career opportunities listed above, graduates could work in many other different settings.Where to Work
- Clinics
- Schools
- Community Health Units
- Hospitals
- International Health Organization
- Pharmaceutical Industry / Dietary Supplements Sector
- Medical Offices
- In-vitro Fertilization Clinics
- Private Sector
- Public Sector
- Bariatric Surgery Teams
- Slimming Centers
- Universities
- Private Practice