48 monthsProgramme duration
Feb, OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Agriculture and Forestry
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Background to the program and subject area:
The University of Jordan is the first educational institution in Jordan that offers a PhD program in the field of nutrition and human dietetics. This was done in the second semester of the academic year 2008/2009. Before that, the Department of Nutrition and Food Processing was offering a joint program for the PhD in nutrition and food processing. In order to obtain a doctorate degree in human nutrition and diets, the student must study 36 credit hours (16 hours of compulsory subjects and 9 hours of elective subjects) in addition to passing the qualification exam and submitting a thesis in the field of human nutrition (18 hours). The graduate students of the program have proved to be a great success in both inside and outside Jordan.
Vision statements of the program:
To be pioneers and innovators in the field of human nutrition in Jordan while working hard to get the excellence at all levels: local, regional and global.
Mission statements of the program:
To improve health throughout life span through research, education and leadership in the fields of basic and clinical human nutrition sciences, community nutrition and education.
Program Aims:
1. Conducting scientific research and academic work in the fields of human nutrition sciences.
2. Participating in the development of policies and decision-making in the areas of health and human nutrition.
3. Providing technical and scientific consultations for local and regional institutions in the fields of human nutrition sciences.
4. Providing quality and professional services in the fields of human nutrition sciences.
The University of Jordan is the first educational institution in Jordan that offers a PhD program in the field of nutrition and human dietetics. This was done in the second semester of the academic year 2008/2009. Before that, the Department of Nutrition and Food Processing was offering a joint program for the PhD in nutrition and food processing. In order to obtain a doctorate degree in human nutrition and diets, the student must study 36 credit hours (16 hours of compulsory subjects and 9 hours of elective subjects) in addition to passing the qualification exam and submitting a thesis in the field of human nutrition (18 hours). The graduate students of the program have proved to be a great success in both inside and outside Jordan.
Vision statements of the program:
To be pioneers and innovators in the field of human nutrition in Jordan while working hard to get the excellence at all levels: local, regional and global.
Mission statements of the program:
To improve health throughout life span through research, education and leadership in the fields of basic and clinical human nutrition sciences, community nutrition and education.
Program Aims:
1. Conducting scientific research and academic work in the fields of human nutrition sciences.
2. Participating in the development of policies and decision-making in the areas of health and human nutrition.
3. Providing technical and scientific consultations for local and regional institutions in the fields of human nutrition sciences.
4. Providing quality and professional services in the fields of human nutrition sciences.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Agriculture and Forestry
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Background to the program and subject area:
The University of Jordan is the first educational institution in Jordan that offers a PhD program in the field of nutrition and human dietetics. This was done in the second semester of the academic year 2008/2009. Before that, the Department of Nutrition and Food Processing was offering a joint program for the PhD in nutrition and food processing. In order to obtain a doctorate degree in human nutrition and diets, the student must study 36 credit hours (16 hours of compulsory subjects and 9 hours of elective subjects) in addition to passing the qualification exam and submitting a thesis in the field of human nutrition (18 hours). The graduate students of the program have proved to be a great success in both inside and outside Jordan.
Vision statements of the program:
To be pioneers and innovators in the field of human nutrition in Jordan while working hard to get the excellence at all levels: local, regional and global.
Mission statements of the program:
To improve health throughout life span through research, education and leadership in the fields of basic and clinical human nutrition sciences, community nutrition and education.
Program Aims:
1. Conducting scientific research and academic work in the fields of human nutrition sciences.
2. Participating in the development of policies and decision-making in the areas of health and human nutrition.
3. Providing technical and scientific consultations for local and regional institutions in the fields of human nutrition sciences.
4. Providing quality and professional services in the fields of human nutrition sciences.
The University of Jordan is the first educational institution in Jordan that offers a PhD program in the field of nutrition and human dietetics. This was done in the second semester of the academic year 2008/2009. Before that, the Department of Nutrition and Food Processing was offering a joint program for the PhD in nutrition and food processing. In order to obtain a doctorate degree in human nutrition and diets, the student must study 36 credit hours (16 hours of compulsory subjects and 9 hours of elective subjects) in addition to passing the qualification exam and submitting a thesis in the field of human nutrition (18 hours). The graduate students of the program have proved to be a great success in both inside and outside Jordan.
Vision statements of the program:
To be pioneers and innovators in the field of human nutrition in Jordan while working hard to get the excellence at all levels: local, regional and global.
Mission statements of the program:
To improve health throughout life span through research, education and leadership in the fields of basic and clinical human nutrition sciences, community nutrition and education.
Program Aims:
1. Conducting scientific research and academic work in the fields of human nutrition sciences.
2. Participating in the development of policies and decision-making in the areas of health and human nutrition.
3. Providing technical and scientific consultations for local and regional institutions in the fields of human nutrition sciences.
4. Providing quality and professional services in the fields of human nutrition sciences.
Admission Requirements
59+
5+
First: General Rules & Conditions:
1. This plan conforms to valid regulations of the programs of graduate studies.
2. Specialties of Admission:
- The First priority: M.Sc. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or Clinical Nutrition
- The Second priority: M.Sc. in Nutrition and Food Technology
- The Third priority: M.Sc. in Public Health (Human Nutrition). - The Fourth priority: B.Sc. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or Nutrition and Food Technology at the same time has M.Sc. in food Science and Technology Or M.Sc. in Biological Science or M. Sc. In Health Sciences or M. Sc. In Management
3. Admission policies: The First Policy will be adapted
Second: Special Conditions: None
Third: Study Plan: Studying ( 54 ) Credit Hours
http://graduatedstudies.ju.edu.jo/ar/arabic/Lists/OurPrograms/PHD.aspx
Required Scores of English Language Tests
Please note that applicants who have graduated from an English-speaking country are exempt from the English exam requirement.
IBT - 59 AMIDEAST (Jordan only)
IELTS - 5 British Council (Jordan only)
Required Documents:
After checking your eligibility for the program, your electronic application at the next step must include the following documents compiled into a single PDF file (with a size of less than 6 MB):
1. A copy of the General Secondary Certificate (high school or Tawjihi).
2. A copy of the bachelor's degree certificate is required for master's students. For doctoral students, a copy of the master's degree certificate with a rating of at least 'Good' is required.
3. Transcripts for all academic years of the bachelor's degree for master's students, and transcripts for all academic years of both the bachelor's and master's degree for doctoral students.
4. The grading system used by the student's university (for graduates of non-Jordanian universities).
5. A personal photograph.
6. A copy of the passport.
1. This plan conforms to valid regulations of the programs of graduate studies.
2. Specialties of Admission:
- The First priority: M.Sc. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or Clinical Nutrition
- The Second priority: M.Sc. in Nutrition and Food Technology
- The Third priority: M.Sc. in Public Health (Human Nutrition). - The Fourth priority: B.Sc. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or Nutrition and Food Technology at the same time has M.Sc. in food Science and Technology Or M.Sc. in Biological Science or M. Sc. In Health Sciences or M. Sc. In Management
3. Admission policies: The First Policy will be adapted
Second: Special Conditions: None
Third: Study Plan: Studying ( 54 ) Credit Hours
http://graduatedstudies.ju.edu.jo/ar/arabic/Lists/OurPrograms/PHD.aspx
Required Scores of English Language Tests
Please note that applicants who have graduated from an English-speaking country are exempt from the English exam requirement.
IBT - 59 AMIDEAST (Jordan only)
IELTS - 5 British Council (Jordan only)
Required Documents:
After checking your eligibility for the program, your electronic application at the next step must include the following documents compiled into a single PDF file (with a size of less than 6 MB):
1. A copy of the General Secondary Certificate (high school or Tawjihi).
2. A copy of the bachelor's degree certificate is required for master's students. For doctoral students, a copy of the master's degree certificate with a rating of at least 'Good' is required.
3. Transcripts for all academic years of the bachelor's degree for master's students, and transcripts for all academic years of both the bachelor's and master's degree for doctoral students.
4. The grading system used by the student's university (for graduates of non-Jordanian universities).
5. A personal photograph.
6. A copy of the passport.
4 Years
Feb
Oct
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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