Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics

Nutrition and Dietetics studies the relationship between food, health, and disease, covering topics such as human physiology, biochemistry, food science, clinical nutrition, and public health. Students learn to assess nutritional needs across different populations, design dietary plans for individuals with medical conditions, and evaluate the nutritional content and safety of food products. Coursework often combines laboratory work in food analysis with practical training in meal planning and counseling techniques, and many programs include supervised clinical or community placements where students work directly with patients or clients. Graduates commonly work as clinical dietitians in hospitals, nutrition consultants, public health educators, food industry specialists, or sports nutrition advisors, and some continue into research or academic roles. This bachelor's program spans 4 years and is taught in English at Istanbul Okan University in İstanbul, Turkey. The curriculum is suited to students interested in the science of food and its practical application to health outcomes across clinical, community, and industry settings.