Degree Programme in Dietetics

The Degree Programme in Dietetics at the three universities (Göteborg University, Umeå University and Uppsala University) have some differences but at large the content is similar. The following example is from Uppsala University.

Food Science and Nutrition

A level	Nutrition Nutrition I: 3 Swedish credits, 4,5 ECTS credits. Introduction to chemistry, physiology and anatomy as a base for further studies in biochemistry and nutrition. Nutrition II: 5 Swedish credits, 7.5 ECTS credits. Biochemistry and nutrition: proteins and amino acids, carbohydrates and lipids. Dietary goals and guidelines during the life cycle. Nutrition III: 5 Swedish credits, 7.5 ECTS credits. Vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, water and acid-base balance, energy and metabolism. Nutrition IV: 4 Swedish credits, 6 ECTS credits. Community nutrition with field studies. Nutrition V: 3 Swedish credits, 4,5 ECTS credits. Nutritional needs in different groups, nutritional and dietary assessment.
B level:	Food Science Food Science I: 5 Swedish credits, 7.5 ECTS credits. Vegetable foods Food Science II: 5 Swedish credits, 7.5 ECTS credits. Animal foods Food Science III: 4 Swedish credits, 6 ECTS credits. Meal planning and meal preparation Food Science IV: 2 Swedish credits, 3 ECTS credits. Project work really experimental work and scientific writing Food Science V: 4 Swedish credits, 6 ECTS credits. Food microbiology and sensory evaluation techniques
C level:	Food Sociology and Dietary Assessment: 10 Swedish credits, 15 ECTS credits Bachelor Thesis: 10 Swedish credits, 15 ECTS credits

Basic Medical Physiology 10 Swedish credits, 15 ECTS credits

Dietetics with Medicine

B level	Dietetics 1-10 p: 10 Swedish credits, 15 ECTS credits. Basic Dietetics, Common Diseases and Dietetics and Disorders of the Alimentary Tract Dietetics 11-20 p: 10 Swedish credits, 15 ECTS credits:. Paediatric Dietetics I, Dietetics in the Elderly
C level	Dietetics I: 5 Swedish credits, 7.5 ECTS credits. Diabetes Mellitus Dietetics II: 5 Swedish credits, 7.5 ECTS credits. Renal Disease, Diseases of the Blood, Arthritis, Cancer

Basic Psychology for Dietition (A level)

20 Swedish credits, 30 ECTS credits
Optional Course 10 Swedish credits, 15 ECTS credits

Dietetics with Medicine

C level	Dietetics III: 10 Swedish credits, 15 ECTS credits. Clinical Dietetics (Clinical Training)
D level	Dietetics I: 5 Swedish credits, 7.5 ECTS credits. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Dietetics II: 5 Swedish credits, 7.5 ECT.S credits. Research Methods Master Thesis: 10 Swedish credits, 15 ECTS credits