Nutrition

University
Free

Course Overview

The undergraduate program in Nutrition at UNESC trains professionals with a generalist, humanistic, and critical profile, prepared to understand and intervene in the various dimensions of human nutrition and food, whether in the promotion, protection, and recovery of health, or in the prevention of diseases in individuals and population groups.

The nutritionist graduated from UNESC is qualified to act ethically, technically, and scientifically, committed to food and nutritional security, food and nutritional education, and the sustainable development of communities.

The training is linked to the Curriculum and Pedagogical Innovation Program – Multi Graduation, which promotes experiential learning, student leadership, and interdisciplinarity, integrating theory, practice, extension, and research throughout the entire undergraduate program.

Differentials

Among its differentiators are UNESC's integrated clinics, modern laboratories, extension projects in health and nutrition, and participation in institutional and community programs, strengthening the integration of teaching, research, and extension.

• Integration of theory and practice in laboratories, field trips, technical visits, and community activities;

• UNESC Integrated Clinics and Nutrition Ambulatories, where students provide supervised care to the community in a multiprofessional space for practice, extension, and research;

• Modern and fully equipped laboratories (Anatomy, Microbiology, Microscopy, Bromatology, Dietetic Techniques, and Food Technology — the latter designed for nutrition and gastronomy classes);

• Partnerships with industries, hospitals, schools, and public agencies, enabling internships and applied research in real contexts;

• Agreements with Municipal Health and Education Departments, expanding the field of action and practical training for students;

• Participation in extension and research projects in the areas of public health, sustainable food, clinical nutrition, and food security;

• Highly qualified faculty, composed of masters and doctors with experience in teaching, research, and professional practice;

• Opportunities for international exchange through UNESC's Office of International Relations, with universities in South America, Central America, and Europe;

• Supervised internships in the three main areas of nutrition: Public Health, Clinical Nutrition, and Collective Food, with guidance from faculty and nutritionists from partner fields;

• A humanized and community-oriented institutional environment that values the connection with society and social responsibility in the training of nutritionists.

What will you learn?

The Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition includes, in addition to basic and professional subjects, encouragement for independent study, aiming to qualify the future professional's performance. The curricular proposal aims to train a nutritionist capable of addressing health, making decisions, communicating, exercising leadership, managing, and being in continuous learning in sectors related to their area of expertise.

Job Market

The Bachelor in Nutrition has an expanding market, allowing the trained professional to work in various areas, such as private practices and clinics, schools, hospitals, industries, and a wide range of collective food establishments, public agencies, football clubs, gyms, NGOs, among others.