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Clinical Nutrition
Welcome To Clinical Nutrition
The First Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition Program
Jordan University of Science and Technology is proud to be the first Jordanian university to offer a Clinical Nutrition program, reinforcing its leading role in preparing Bachelor's degree holders in clinical and therapeutic nutrition. This confirms its leadership in keeping pace with modern medical and health developments, graduating qualified technical and scientific cadres capable of leading the future of nutritional healthcare locally and regionally.
The program provides students with the essential medical and technical knowledge and skills required to understand the relationship between nutrition and human health, and how to use nutrition as a means to treat diseases and improve health status. This is achieved through studying body functions, planning therapeutic meals, and nutritional intervention, enabling graduates to contribute to supporting medical treatment and improving the quality of life across various medical fields.
First Program of Its Kind in Jordan
JUST is proud to be the first Jordanian university to offer a Bachelor's program in Clinical Nutrition to keep pace with medical developments.
136 Credit Hours:
An integrated academic plan focused on medical knowledge, technical competence, and practical clinical application.
136 Credit Hours
An integrated academic plan focused on medical knowledge, technical competence, and practical clinical application.
Degree Awarded
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition.
Areas of Application
Nutritional Assessment and Planning
Providing nutritional consultations, assessing patients' nutritional status, and planning customized therapeutic meals for various health conditions.
Nutritional Intervention and Scientific Research
Managing clinical nutrition programs in hospitals and conducting scientific research to study the effects of nutrients on diseases.
Health Education and Food Industry
Developing therapeutic food products that meet specific health needs, and implementing health prevention and awareness programs in the community.
Why Choose the Clinical Nutrition Program at JUST
Practical and Clinical Training
The program ensures alignment between academic education and job market needs through field training in hospitals and health centers, providing students with real-world experience.
Local and International Career Opportunities
Graduates possess strong competitive qualifications enabling them to work in hospitals, clinics, nutrition centers, and research institutions in Jordan and abroad.
Comprehensive Medical Curriculum
The program integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application through specialized courses, food analysis labs, and clinical assessment.
Keeping Pace with Food Technologies
The program provides students with advanced knowledge in modern therapeutic nutrition systems, enabling them to contribute to designing innovative nutritional plans.
Clinical Nutrition and the Future of Healthcare in Jordan
Through the Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, JUST contributes to achieving Jordan's vision of building a knowledge- and innovation-based economy, enhancing the Kingdom's position as a regional hub for healthcare and medical research. With the continuous expansion of personalized nutritional therapy, graduates of this program will be among the key professionals driving health transformation and improving quality of life.
Your Path Towards a Healthy Future Without Limits
If you aspire to work in therapeutic nutrition or develop innovative nutritional solutions that improve patients' lives, the Clinical Nutrition program at JUST provides the ideal launching pad through an advanced curriculum and a stimulating educational environment.
Frequently Asked Questions

It is a medical healthcare specialty that focuses on studying the relationship between food and human health. It aims to use medical nutrition therapy as a primary means to prevent diseases, manage various health conditions, and support medical treatment for patients in hospitals and clinics.

Graduates can work as clinical dietitians in hospitals, health centers, and private clinics. They can also pursue academic research in universities, develop therapeutic food products in food companies and factories, and manage health awareness and education programs.

General nutrition focuses on promoting overall health and balanced dietary practices for healthy individuals and the community. In contrast, clinical nutrition focuses on assessing and designing personalized medical nutrition plans for patients with chronic diseases or critical health conditions requiring precise nutritional intervention.

Yes, the program includes intensive clinical and field training in accredited hospitals and medical centers. Students directly apply theoretical knowledge to medical cases under the supervision of physicians and specialists to evaluate conditions and plan therapeutic meals.

Students gain skills in assessing patients' nutritional status, analyzing nutrition-related medical tests, designing customized therapeutic nutrition plans, and effectively communicating with medical teams?including doctors and nurses?to deliver comprehensive healthcare.