Study nutrition with real flexibility and meaningful clinical practice

Develop your professional profile as a dietitian-nutritionist in a growing sector by combining online learning through Canvas with on-campus practical sessions held one Saturday per month at UFV.

You will acquire the competencies recognised by the International Confederation of Dietetic Associations (ICDA), preparing you to practise a regulated profession, and complete external academic internships in both the food industry and healthcare centres.

The blended learning format enables you to balance your studies with your professional and personal commitments, while maintaining laboratory training, clinical simulation, patient contact and close academic supervision.

This Bachelor's Degree prepares you for a growing sector, enabling you to work in areas such as clinical nutrition, the food industry, research, collective catering and entrepreneurship.

Graduates commonly pursue professional paths such as:

• Healthcare sector: hospitals, clinics, nutrition consultations, care homes and pharmacies
• Food industry: research, development and innovation (R&D&I) of new products, food labelling and nutritional marketing
• Collective catering: hospitals, catering services, hotels and restaurants, as well as school dining facilities and residential centres
• Public health and community nutrition: nutritional assessment and intervention, development of dietary guidelines, nutrition education programmes and collaboration in food policy
• Research: basic and applied research in food science, nutrition and dietetics within multidisciplinary teams
• Teaching: formal education and continuing professional development
• Communication: scientific dissemination in media outlets, companies and organisations
• Entrepreneurship: development of independent professional projects and consultancy services

At UFV, you will train in facilities designed to help you experience your future profession from day one.

• Advanced clinical simulation centre: A space that recreates real-life clinical situations in a safe and controlled environment.
• Fitness and functional training area: Equipped with state-of-the-art technology to apply your knowledge in performance, rehabilitation and physical conditioning.
• Electrotherapy and mechanotherapy room: Specialised facilities where you will practise essential techniques for functional recovery and patient care.
• More than 27,000 m² of sports facilities: Access to swimming pools, strength training rooms, cardio areas and extensive sports spaces that support both your academic training and personal wellbeing.