Nutrition is a life science which focuses on diet and its impact on human health. The main focus of this course is to train nutritionists with a particular focus on current needs in Malta related to nutrition and overall health. The programme is delivered in the form of lectures, practical sessions, debates, case studies, team work tasks, self-directed learning, seminars and tutorials as well as placements in practice oriented settings and a dissertation in the second year of studies.

The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a Bachelor’s degree from this University, or from any other higher education institution recognized by Senate, obtained with at least Second Class Honours in Applied Food and Nutrition Sciences or any other area deemed relevant by the Board. Practising professionals in possession of the Post-Qualification or Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics may be allowed to proceed directly to the second year of the Course, provided such applicants shall additionally be required to register for and successfully complete a study-unit/s on Research Methods as directed by the Board. The maximum number of students that can be admitted into the course is 8 students. When the number of places is so limited and the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of places available, applicants shall be selected using the following criteria, the weighting of which shall be published at the time of the call for applications: (a) degree type and class (b) experience in the area of the proposed study and (c) performance during an interview, if deemed necessary. Interviews, if necessary, shall be conducted by a board composed of at least three members appointed for the purpose. For the purpose of selection, applicants who fully satisfy the entry requirements by 31st August preceding the commencement of the course shall be considered first. Prior to registering for the Course, eligible applicants are required to undergo a medical fitness test as directed by the Board, so as to ascertain that they are fit to undertake work related to professional practice.