Program Information
Qualification Awarded

The students who successfully complete the program are awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Level of Qualification

This is a First Cycle (Bachelor’s Degree) program

Specific Admission Requirements

In the framework of the regulations set by Higher Education Council of Turkey (YÖK), student admission for this undergraduate program is made through a university entrance examination called ÖSYS. Following the submission of students’ academic program preferences, Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) places the students to the relevant program according to the score they get from ÖSYS.
International students are accepted to this undergraduate program according to the score of one of the international exams they take such as SAT, ACT and so on, or according to their high school diploma score.
Exchange student admission is made according to the requirements determined by bilateral agreements signed by NEU and the partner university.
Visiting students can enroll for the courses offered in this program upon the confirmation of the related academic unit. Additionally, they need to prove their English language level since the medium of instruction of the program is English.

Qualification Requirements And Regulations

The students studying in this undergraduate program are required to have a Cumulative Grade Points Average (Cum. GPA) of not less than 2.00/4.00 and have completed all the courses with at least a letter grade of DD/S in the program in order to graduate. The minimum number of ECTS credits required for graduation is 240. It is also mandatory for the students to complete their compulsory internship in a specified duration and quality.

Recognition of Prior Learning

At Near East University, full-time students can be exempted from some courses within the framework of the related bylaws. If the content of the course previously taken in another institution is equivalent to the course offered at NEU, then the student can be exempted from this course with the approval of the related faculty/graduate school after the evaluation of the course content.

Profile of The Program

The main purpose of the program is to provide Nutrition and Dietetics education at the undergraduate level and to train dietitians in accordance with the qualifications determined within the framework of international standards, in order to protect, improve and develop the health of the society with adequate and balanced nutrition, and to increase the quality of life, to provide education based on science and technology and in international standards, and to provide teaching, research and consultancy services.

Program Outcomes

1 Gaining the ability to use the evidence-based basic and professional knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics theoretically and practically.
2 Gaining the ability to identify, define, interpret, decide and solve the problems in several fields of Nutrition and Dietetics.
3 Having skills to assessment of nutritional status of healthy individuals, community and patients, selection and practice the appropriate evidence-based intervention approaches by using analytical thinking in case of problems (case, equipment, product etc.) by using actual knowledge and skills in Nutrition and Dietetics.
4 Gaining the ability to use modern information technologies and technological equipment which is specific to the field effectively in nutrition and dietetics practice.
5 Gaining the ability to communicate as verbal and in written communication about professional issues at the national and international level in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
6 Gaining the ability to follow the latest developments in science, technology, education and health by adopting the importance of lifelong learning and quality management and to improve himself/herself continuously.
7 Having skills to work effectively independent or in national and international disciplinary or interdisciplinary teams in several fields of Nutrition and Dietetics such as Nutrition Sciences, Dietetics, Food Service Systems and Community Nutrition, taking responsibilty, planning scientific studies, collecting data, analyzing, interpreting the results, reporting in written and verbally.
8 Gaining the knowledge and practical skills in development of food and nutrition plans and policies and national and international nutritional recommendations for individuals and community, considering the nutritional status of individuals with different sociodemographic characteristics and population throughout the whole life cycle.
9 Gaining the awareness of behaving in accordance with the principles of professional ethics against individuals, community, profession and other professional groups and the legal process of professional practices. Serve as a model to colleagues and community.

Course & Program Outcomes Matrix
Occupational Profiles of Graduates

The graduates can work as researcher, educator, treatment and rehabilitation provider at patient treatment institutions, care centers for children and elderly, private diet clinics as well as academician. Moreover, the graduates can work as manager, researcher and educator in other institutional food services, private or public institutions related to nutrition. The graduates of this programme can be appointed as dietician to the mentioned public institutions if they get the required point from KPSS (Public Personnel Selection Examination). The graduates can be a member of the Turkish Dietetic Association, which was established in 1969. The Turkish Dietetic Association is a member of European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD) and International Committee of Dietetic Association (ICDA).

Access to Further Studies

The students graduating from this program may apply to graduate programs.

Course Structure Diagram With Course Credits
Exam Regulations & Assessment & Grading
Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from this undergraduate program, the students are required;
to succeed in all of the courses listed in the curriculum of the program by getting the grade of at least DD/S with a minimum of 240 ECTS
to have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.00
to complete their compulsory internship in a specified duration and quality.

Mode Of Study

This is a full time program.

Program Director (Or Equivalent)

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sabiha Gökçen Zeybek, Head of Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Near East University
Assist. Prof. Dr. Günsu Soykut Çağsın, Vice Head of Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Near East University

Evaluation Questionnaires

Evaluation Survey
Graduation Survey
Satisfaction Survey