Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BScN)
Empowering experts in clinical nutrition, dietetics, and community health to improve lives through balanced science.
Program Overview
The BSc in Nutrition program at Burao Central University is designed to produce professionals capable of addressing nutritional challenges at clinical, community, and individual levels. Students gain deep insights into human metabolism, food science, and the therapeutic roles of diet in disease prevention and management.
Nutrition Curriculum
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUT101 | General Biology | 3 |
| NUT102 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| NUT103 | English Communication I | 3 |
| NUT104 | Islamic Studies | 2 |
| NUT105 | Introduction to Nutrition | 3 |
| NUT106 | Information Technology | 2 |
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUT201 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| NUT202 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| NUT203 | English Communication II | 3 |
| NUT204 | Sociology & Health | 2 |
| NUT205 | Food Science I | 3 |
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUT301 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| NUT302 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| NUT303 | Nutritional Assessment | 3 |
| NUT304 | Principles of Dietetics | 3 |
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUT401 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| NUT402 | Microbiology | 3 |
| NUT403 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| NUT404 | Nutrition in Life Cycle | 3 |
* Semesters 5-8 focus on Clinical Nutrition, Diet Therapy, Research Methodology, and Internship.