Why Choose Us ?
DESCRIPTION
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Cihan University-Erbil was established in 2017 as the only department in all Iraqi universities that award a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. The program provides students with a strong foundation in clinical dietetics, human nutrition, food science, and public health over four years. Students will learn the crucial connection between food, nutrition, and health.
VISION
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics' vision is to increase the nutritional and food awareness for the community in the Kurdistan Region and the rest of Iraq through better nutritional care for the public. It is also aimed to be recognized at national and international levels for nutrition science, education, leadership, and research.
MISSION
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Cihan University-Erbil trains graduates for leadership in nutrition, dietetics, and food services. The objective is to enhance health and tackle non-communicable diseases by improving nutritional care and lifestyle choices through research, strategy development, policy recommendations, professional education, and public nutrition information dissemination.
What to Expect from the College?
OBJECTIVES
* Preparing a generation of qualified graduates
* Educating the community about healthy food
* Developing the department regionally and globally
* Emphasize cooperation and partnership
* FoInitiating different activities to improve nutrition
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
* Therapeutic nutrition
* Product developer
* Food technologist
* Food safety
* Academic instructor
LABORATORIES
* Microbiology Laboratory
* Anatomy and Histology Laboratory
* Physiology and Hematology Laboratory
* Biochemistry Laboratory
* Computer Laboratory
DEPARTMENT MEMBERS

Raghad Abdlsatar Abdulfattah
M.Sc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Assistant Lecturer

Asma Gholamreza Mohammad
M.Sc. physiology of physical education
Assistant Lecturer
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION

Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research-Iraq

Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research-KRG




















LATEST NEWS AND ACTIVITIES
The Department of Physiotherapy at Cihan University–Erbil Organized a BTL Devices Operating Training Course
Department of Medical Biochemical Analysis Conducted Environmental Initiative to Support Sustainable Development Goals
The Department of Anesthesia Techniques at Cihan University-Erbil Organized a Scientific Visit to Paky Hospital
A Visit to the Iranian School in Erbil by the Physiotherapy Department Students
Medical Biochemical Analysis Students Raise Awareness on Anti-Smoking Awareness at Gasha Private High School
Students from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Cihan University-Erbil Visited Diet Clinic
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CONTACT US

Call Us
07501788177
nutrdep@cihanuniversity.edu.iq
Location
100 St. Newroz, Erbil, Kurdistan Regoin, Iraq
Official Hours
Sunday-Thursday 08:00 AM-04:30 PM
