Double Major- Human Nutrition and Dietetics and Food Science and Technology

About the Department

The possibility of obtaining a   Double  Higher Degree in  Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and Food Science and Technology is an open opportunity at UCAM since the 2008-2009 academic year. The study plans of both careers are organized in a  Common Study Plan that allows obtaining the double degree in a period of 5 years, only one more than necessary to obtain either of the two degrees individually.

In this way, the graduate can obtain comprehensive and complete training in the fields of both Nutrition and Food Technology, thus multiplying their professional capacity and response to any of the challenges currently posed by the broad and complex field of feeding.

It is recommended that the student of the Simultaneous Studies of the Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics and the Degree in Food Science and Technology have an interest in the areas of Biology and Human Physiology, a health profile that enables them to carry out their work in the clinical field and care. It is also necessary to have a special interest in scientific and technological knowledge of the food field. Both in those that affect technological food products and processes and in the relationship between food and public health.

Career Opportunities

• Quality Control and Safety in the Food Industry.
• Control of Production Processes in the Food Industry.
• Innovation and Development of New Foods.
• Food analysis.
• Teaching and research.
• Clinical Dietitian.
• Hospitalization and Outpatient Dietitian.
• Dietitian in Primary Care.
• Technician in food industries: information, design, and promotion of products.
• Doctors in centers for the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.
• Consultant for collective canteens, catering services, hotels, nurseries, schools, and residences for the elderly and youth.