Dietitian / Nutritionist
أخصائي تغذية
Uses the science of food to prevent and manage disease, from diabetes clinics to sports teams and public-health campaigns.
Career overview
What they do
Clinical dietitians design nutrition plans for patients in hospitals and clinics. Others work in sports nutrition, food industry, wellness, school programmes or public health.
Typical responsibilities
- Assess nutritional needs
- Design meal and therapy plans
- Counsel patients on lifestyle change
- Work with doctors on chronic-disease care
- Run community nutrition programmes
Skills you'll need
How much it relies on
Work style
Advantages
- Health impact without the length of a medical degree
- Wide range of settings including private practice
- Growing interest in wellness and prevention
Disadvantages
- Patients may not follow advice, which can be frustrating
- Fewer hospital positions than nursing or pharmacy
- Licensing requirements for clinical roles
Growth & future opportunities
Editorial view: relevant to national efforts to address lifestyle-related conditions such as diabetes and obesity.
Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.
Study in the UAE
Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.
Average tuition
AED 59,600 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 47,300–75,000, 4 programmes).
Master's: around AED 3,700 per credit hour (1 programmes).
From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.
- Abu Dhabi UniversityBachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Al Ain UniversityBachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Manipal Academy of Higher EducationBachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition ScienceDubai4 yearstypicalNot published
- Manipal Academy of Higher EducationBachelor of Science (Honours) in Food and Nutrition ScienceDubai3–4 yearstypicalNot published
- United Arab Emirates UniversityBachelor of Science in DieteticsAbu Dhabi4 yearstypicalNot published
- United Arab Emirates UniversityBachelor of Science in Nutritional ScienceAbu Dhabi4 yearstypicalNot published
- University of KalbaBachelor of Science in Sport Nutrition and WellnessSharjah4 yearstypicalNot published
- University of SharjahBachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.
Scholarships for this path
See all scholarshipsADEK Khotwa Scholarship Programme
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) · Government
A fully sponsored alternative pathway to a degree abroad via a community college or foundation year.
AURAK merit scholarships and financial aid
American University of Ras Al Khaimah · University
Merit scholarships for full-time students of all nationalities, plus financial aid.
AUS PhD graduate assistantships
American University of Sharjah · University
Full or partial assistantships with a tuition waiver and monthly stipend.
AUS merit scholarships and financial grants
American University of Sharjah · University
Grants, merit and family awards together cover up to 55% for new students.
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