Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics

Nutrition and dietetics studies the relationship between food, nutrition, and health, preparing students to assess dietary needs and design nutrition plans for individuals and communities. Students study biochemistry, physiology, food science, and clinical nutrition, alongside coursework in diet therapy, community nutrition, and food safety. Training typically includes practical work in meal planning, nutritional assessment, and counseling techniques, preparing students to address nutrition-related health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The program combines scientific study of nutrients and metabolism with applied skills in dietary counseling and public health nutrition. Graduates work in hospitals, clinics, public health organizations, food industry roles, and private practice, helping individuals and communities improve health outcomes through nutrition. This bachelor program runs 4 years and is taught in English at Haliç University in İstanbul, Turkey. English-medium instruction supports engagement with international nutrition research and clinical guidelines widely published in English. The curriculum blends scientific coursework with practical training in dietary assessment and counseling. As chronic disease linked to diet continues to rise globally, dietitians and nutrition professionals remain in demand across healthcare, public health, and food industry settings, supporting individuals and populations in achieving better health through nutrition.