- Message from the Chair
- Introduction
- About Us
- Vision, Mission, Objectives
- Educational Objectives
- Management
- Administrative Staff
- Strategic Plan
- Directives and Regulations
- Coordinatorships
- Our Graduates
- Our Laboratories
- Quality
History, vision, mission and objectives of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Our department started its education within the School of Health Sciences of Hasan Kalyoncu University in the 2011-2012 academic year. It graduated its first students in 2014-2015. Having started master’s education in the 2015-2016 academic year, our department began PhD education in 2017-2018 and at the same time continued its undergraduate education under the roof of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Our department is served by 2 professors, 3 doctoral faculty members, 1 lecturer, 4 research assistants and 2 administrative staff. The Nutrition Laboratory, Food Chemistry Laboratory and Anthropometry Laboratory are fully equipped and used in the education and teaching of our students and in research.
Our students, equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge during the first 6 semesters, go on internships at many institutions with which we have agreements during the last two semesters, gaining experience in adult nutrition, child nutrition, mass nutrition systems and public health.
With its academic staff, education and teaching opportunities and internship facilities, our department makes a difference among the Nutrition and Dietetics departments in our country. The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics was accredited for 2 years on 20.03.2025 by the Health Sciences Education Programs Evaluation and Accreditation Association (SABAK).
Vision, Mission and Objectives
Our Vision
The vision of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics is to be a respected, leading department recognized nationally and internationally in research, education and service in nutrition and dietetics.
Our Mission
The mission of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics is to train respected and highly qualified dietitians and health educators who serve to protect, sustain and improve public health in our country and region, who are sensitive to social problems and socially responsible, innovative and scientific, who prioritize humanitarian and ethical values, and who take an active role in health policies.
Our Objective
To develop and support students’ research abilities by providing a solid scientific foundation; to instill a sense of responsibility in students and to train and educate them in foods, nutrition research, commercial food and beverage services, hospital nutrition and diet services, public health and the adequate and balanced nutrition of society; to equip students with research and communication skills and knowledge through well-equipped laboratories and practical opportunities; and to train dietitians who can apply their professional knowledge and skills in health promotion, disease prevention and treatment, and in the food and beverage sector.
Program educational objectivesEducational objectives of the undergraduate, master’s and PhD programs.