Courses / Faculty of Medicine

Specialization Course - Clinical Nutrition

General Objectives of the Course

General objectives: Prepare trainees for the acquisition of skills in the prevention of serious eating disorders, in the orientation of nutritional therapy as a support for medical treatments in the most diverse pathologies and for research in the area of nutrition.
Secondary objectives:
a) Apply the knowledge of nutrition in the prevention and resolution of pathological situations, integrating multidisciplinary teams;
b) Solve complex issues, develop solutions or express opinions, and reflect on the ethical, deontological and social implications and responsibilities related to nutrition; c) Elaborate projects, develop them and communicate the conclusions of the work; d) Demonstrate the ability to educate and train people at levels other than health professionals who can disseminate the rules of Healthy Nutrition;
e) Have skills for lifelong learning.

Admission Requirements

Holders of an bachelor/integrated master or legal equivalent in the areas of Nutrition Sciences, Dietetics, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing or others considered appropriate by the course coordinator.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

B-learning

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese language

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The final grading will be on the 0-20 scale.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

Know how to prevent serious eating disorders; to know the type of guidance to be recommended in nutritional therapy as a support for medical treatments in the most diverse pathologies and for research in the area of nutrition.

Course Coordinator(s)

Lélita Conceição Santos
lcsantos@fmed.uc.pt

Recognition of Prior Learning

The recognition of prior learning is carried out according to the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Rules of creation and operation of non-degree courses at the University of Coimbra.

Study Programme

Curso de Especialização - Nutrição Clínica
Academic year
2024-2025

Course Type
Non Degree Course

Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate

Duration: 1 Semester(s)

ECTS Credits: 20.0

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