Overview
The Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition is a specialized graduate program that combines nutritional science with clinical practice. It aims to prepare professionals capable of delivering personalized nutritional care that supports disease prevention and improves treatment outcomes. The program includes three focused tracks: Pediatric Nutrition, Nutrition Support Therapy, and Nutrition & Mental Health. It is designed to address current health challenges and enhance the role of nutrition in improving quality of life.
The program is offered on weekends in a flexible format that accommodates the work commitments of professionals. It is built on a scientific and applied curriculum that integrates research with clinical practice. Graduates will be prepared to work effectively in hospitals, health centers, and the therapeutic food sector, and to contribute to developing nutrition-based solutions aligned with public health and preventive priorities.
The program is designed not only to meet professional needs but also to serve as a strategic contributor to Saudi Vision 2030—particularly in strengthening disease prevention, localizing healthcare expertise, improving the efficiency of the health system, and advancing the therapeutic food industry in the Kingdom.
Program Goals
• Prepare specialists to provide nutritional interventions that support disease prevention and therapeutic care.
• Promote public health and quality of life through evidence-based nutritional practices.
• Develop national competencies in clinical nutrition to support the localization of the healthcare workforce.
• Advance applied research in nutrition to inform health policies.
• Enable graduates to contribute to the development of therapeutic food industries.
Mission
To prepare clinical nutrition specialists through quality education, applied research, and partnerships with the healthcare sector and therapeutic food industries.
Program Advantages

1. A modern curriculum aligned with national and international standards in clinical nutrition.
2. Distinguished faculty with extensive academic and clinical expertise.
3. Hands-on training in collaboration with leading healthcare and nutrition institutions in the Kingdom.
4. Emphasis on evidence-based practice and applied scientific research to strengthen professional competence.
5. Focus on professional ethics and effective communication skills in multidisciplinary clinical settings.
6. An engaging learning environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and innovative nutritional solutions.
7. A flexible study format at weekends designed to accommodate working professionals and balance academic and job commitments.
study plan
MSc in Clinical Nutrition-Track of Pediatric Nutrition
Level |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Level One |
NUTR 611 |
Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism |
4 |
Level One |
NUTR 612 |
Nutritional Research Methods and Biostatistics |
4 |
Level One |
NUTR 621 |
Food and Nutrition Instrumentation |
4 |
Level Two |
NUTR 622 |
Focused Medical Nutrition Therapy |
4 |
Level Two |
NUTR 631 |
Clinical Nutrition Seminar |
4 |
Level Two |
NUTR 632 |
Pediatric Nutrition & Dietetics |
4 |
Level Three |
NUTR 699 |
Thesis in Pediatric Nutrition |
IP |
Level Four |
NUTR 699 |
Thesis in Pediatric Nutrition |
6 |
Total |
30 |
MSc in Clinical Nutrition-Track of Nutrition Support Therapy
Level |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Level One |
NUTR 611 |
Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism |
4 |
Level One |
NUTR 612 |
Nutritional Research Methods and Biostatistics |
4 |
Level One |
NUTR 621 |
Food and Nutrition Instrumentation |
4 |
Level Two |
NUTR 622 |
Focused Medical Nutrition Therapy |
4 |
Level Two |
NUTR 631 |
Clinical Nutrition Seminar |
4 |
Level Two |
NUTR 633 |
Nutrition Support Therapy |
4 |
Level Three |
NUTR 699 |
Thesis in Pediatric Nutrition Support Therapy |
IP |
Level Four |
NUTR 699 |
Thesis in Pediatric Nutrition Support Therapy |
6 |
Total |
30 |
MSc in Clinical Nutrition-Track of Nutrition & Mental Health
Level |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Level One |
NUTR 611 |
Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism |
4 |
Level One |
NUTR 612 |
Nutritional Research Methods and Biostatistics |
4 |
Level One |
NUTR 621 |
Food and Nutrition Instrumentation |
4 |
Level Two |
NUTR 622 |
Focused Medical Nutrition Therapy |
4 |
Level Two |
NUTR 631 |
Clinical Nutrition Seminar |
4 |
Level Two |
NUTR 634 |
Nutrition & Mental Health |
4 |
Level Three |
NUTR 699 |
Thesis in Pediatric Nutrition Support Therapy |
IP |
Level Four |
NUTR 699 |
Thesis in Pediatric Nutrition Support Therapy |
6 |
Total |
30 |