Beslenme ve Diyetetik Lisans Diploması

ISCO:08

ISCO:08

To train dietitians equipped with evidence-based knowledge and qualifications in accordance with the framework of international standards, and to provide education, research and consultancy services for the community aiming to protect their general health by adequate, balanced and healthy nutrition.

Education progresses in the forms of formal, open, or distance education. In addition, practical education is provided through internship studies, or professional training at laboratories and workshops within higher education institutions or in the industry, at health care institutions, and workplaces.

1. Develop the capability of using theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during nutrition and dietetic education for individuals and public for health promotion, prevention of the diseases and treatment of the diseases when necessary.
2. Can reach evidence-based knowledge in nutrition and dietetics by searching available journals and books published then using all computer programs assess this knowledge, interpret and share.
3. Develop strategical plans and programs for solving nutrition-based health problems at individual and community level, by considering professional and ethical values.
4. Can analyze food consumptions of individuals and create diet plans by taking into consideration of their age, gender, socio-cultural, economical, biochemical and personal characteristics then can give necessary education to them.
5. Can identify all the nutrients and chemical substances that foods contain and help individuals how and what kind of foods to be chosen for their health and/or disease conditions.
6. Can conduct their work independently with the help of the information gained, take individual responsibility to solve problems in practice, and collaborate with other members of the health team.
7. Can explain all reduction or loss of nutrients may happen during food preparation and cooking both home or institutional settings.
8. Can make all necessary dietary adjustments where special nutrition is required.
9. Can compare and discuss nutrition policies and food legislation both in the country and world experiences levels.
10. Can develop and organize training programs to provide adequate, balanced and healthy nutrition for individuals and groups, and can effectively use the communication and education methods and materials required for the sessions.
11. Can evaluate individual and cultural differences by having knowledge and practices of the traditions and cultures of the countries.

Possesses the following key competencies at an advanced level:

1. Literacy competence

2. Multilingual competence

3. Mathematical competence and competence in science, technology, and engineering

4. Digital competence

5. Personal, social, and learning-to-learn competence

6. Citizenship competence

7. Entrepreneurial competence

8. Cultural awareness and expression competence

1. Measurement and evaluation methods, exam types and their contribution to the course grade are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Higher Education Council (YÖK).
2. Various methods are used for the purposes of measurement and evaluation, such as homework, projects, practice sessions, midterm and final exams.
3. Letter- and/ or number-based grading systems are used to evaluate student success.

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs;

· YÖK is responsible for the planning, organization, management and supervision of education and other activities at higher education institutions.

· “University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports” of higher education institutions are prepared and published every year within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK. Reports prepared on these documents, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations for higher education institutions, are publicized by YÖK.

· The “Report on Foundation Higher Education Institutions” which includes academic, administrative and financial data regarding foundation higher education institutions is published annually by YÖK. These reports including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions are publicized by YÖK. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to the “Procedures and Principles on Quality Assurance regarding the Diploma Programs in Higher Education”:

 1. Creation and Authorization of Education Programs:

1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required to initiate undergraduate degree departments and programs at higher education institutions.

1.2. The curricula of undergraduate degree programs at higher education institutions, as well as the learning outcomes to be expected in relation to students are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the relevant basic principles determined by YÖK.

1.3. The curricula of National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK, upon their acceptance by the relevant Council of Deans.

 2. Measurement and Evaluation: The  measurement and evaluation processes on the learning outcomes to be expected for each undergraduate degree program in relation to students are undertaken in accordance with the regulations on education and examination prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the relevant basic principles determined by YÖK.

3. Documentation: Upon successful completion of their course credits, as well as other obligations determined by higher education institutions, students enrolled in undergraduate degree programs receive a bachelor’s degree.

4. Self-Evaluation - External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions upload their “Institution Internal Evaluation Reports” of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (THEQC) at the beginning of each year. The “Institutional Feedback Report” by THEQC regarding the external evaluation of higher education institutions is then publicized. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by THEQC also show that the quality assurance is ensured for the qualifications of these programs. THEQC undertakes regular reviews on the qualifications determined in accordance with their legislation.

Within the framework of the regulations determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), Atılım University admits students on the basis of the Higher Education Institution Examination (YKS) and the Student Transfer Examination (DGS) by the Directorate of Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). After notifying the ÖSYM of their desired programs to pursue, students are placed by the relevant center as per their exam scores into these programs.

Please refer to our Regulations and Directives page for details regarding graduate degree programs, transfer procedures, international student status, and double-major program applications.

The graduates can work as researcher, educator, treatment and rehabilitation provider at patient treatment institutions, care centers for children and elderly, private diet clinics as well as academician. Moreover, the graduates can work as manager, researcher and educator in other institutional food services, private or public institutions related to nutrition. The graduates of this programme can be appointed as dietician to the mentioned public institutions if they get the required point from KPSS (Public Personnel Selection Examination). The graduates can be a member of the Turkish Dietetic Association, which was established in 1969. The Turkish Dietetic Association is a member of European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD) and International Committee of Dietetic Association (ICDA).

1. Higher Education Law no. 2547

    1.1. Regulations on the Principles of Transfers between Associate Degree and Undergraduate Degree Programs; Double Major, Minor Programs and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer for Higher Education Institutions

    1.2. Regulations on Continuation with Undergraduate Degree Programs for Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open-Education Associate Degree Programs

2. Higher Education Law no. 2547 (Additional Article-35)

    2.1. Regulations on Quality Assurance in Higher Education and the Higher Education Quality Council

Qualification is continuous