Official qualification
Malaga
Boost your employability with the UAX Mare Nostrum Degree in Nutrition. You will obtain specialised training in all areas: clinical and hospital nutrition, food industry, quality, and even sports nutrition. You will learn the most widely used technologies and professional tools in the sector, and you will be able to do your internship in top companies such as Abbott, QuirónSalud or Danone. Will you join us? This degree belongs to the UAX Mare Nostrum University.
With our Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics in Málaga , you’ll receive practical and comprehensive training , and you’ll be able to pursue a career in all related sectors: the healthcare and clinical sectors (in primary care, hospitals, geriatrics, setting up your own practice, etc.), the food industry, the industrial sector, food quality, and the social sector (schools, nurseries, etc.). You’ll also receive specialised training in sports nutrition.
Why study the Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics at UAX Mare Nostrum?
The Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics in Málaga allows you to broaden your professional profile by studying it alongside other degree programmes in the fields of health and sport. This option is designed for those seeking greater specialisation, improved employability and a distinctive education.
You can enhance your training in Nutrition with the Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy in Málaga , combining clinical nutrition and pharmacological knowledge to work in healthcare settings, nutritional counselling and applied health.
Combine Nutrition with the Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences in Málaga. A dual degree programme focused on sports nutrition, physical performance and the promotion of healthy habits.
Combine Nutrition with the Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing in Málaga and broaden your career opportunities in the fields of healthcare, patient care and holistic care.
Request further information and our team will help you assess which dual degree best suits you, as well as the most suitable academic pathway.
FIRST COURSE | |||
| Biology | FB | 6 | 1st semester |
| Chemistry | FB | 6 | 1st semester |
| Biostatistics | FB | 6 | 1st semester |
| Modern Language | FB | 6 | 1st semester |
| Structure and Function of the Human Body | FB | 6 | 1st semester |
| Physiology | FB | 6 | 2nd semester |
| Biochemistry | FB | 6 | 2nd semester |
| Communication and Professional Development | FB | 6 | 2nd semester |
| Computer Science | FB | 6 | 2nd semester |
| Anthropology and Psychology of Food | FB | 6 | 2nd semester |
SECOND COURSE | |||
| Nutrition | OB | 12 | Annual |
| Microbiology and Parasitology | OB | 6 | 3rd semester |
| Applied Endocrinology | OB | 6 | 3rd semester |
| Bromatology | OB | 6 | 3rd semester |
| Applied Pharmacology | OB | 6 | 3rd semester |
| Food Technology | OB | 6 | 4th semester |
| Toxicology | OB | 6 | 4th semester |
| Dietetics | OB | 6 | 4th semester |
| Physiopathology | OB | 6 | 4th semester |
THIRD COURSE | |||
| Diet Therapy | OB | 6 | 5th semester |
| Culinary Technology | OB | 6 | 5th semester |
| Community Nutrition | OB | 6 | 5th semester |
| Food Hygiene and Safety | OB | 6 | 5th semester |
| Public Health | OB | 6 | 5th semester |
| Clinical Nutrition | OB | 6 | 6th semester |
| Elective 1 | OP | 6 | 6th semester |
| Elective 2 | OP | 6 | 6th semester |
| Food Legislation and Ethics | OB | 6 | 6th semester |
| Nutrition and Sport | OB | 6 | 6th semester |
FOURTH SEMESTER | |||
| Elective 3 | OP | 6 | 7th semester |
| Food and Culture | OB | 6 | 7th semester |
| Quality Control | OB | 6 | 7th semester |
| Nutrition Education | OB | 6 | 7th semester |
| Food Economics and Management | OB | 6 | 7th semester |
| External Academic Internships | PAE | 24 | 8th semester |
| Final Degree Project | TFG | 6 | 8th semester |
Special facilities:
The Bachelor's Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics has academic internships in all courses (50% of the degree content is practical). You will also do more than 480 hours of professional internships in companies. Depending on your profile, you can choose where to do your internship.
UAX has more than 70 internship agreements with leading companies, laboratories, hospitals and sports clubs:
In addition, we are in permanent contact with leading companies in the sector to adapt the academic curriculum of each of our degrees to the needs of the market. At UAX, we have a 93% employability rate.
All those interested in studying a Bachelor's Degree at UAX must take an entrance exam.
The tests have an approximate duration of one and a half hours and consist of the following:
Competence test: TCAP©- Test of Academic and Personal Competences. The candidate's competences are evaluated through standardised and scientifically endorsed psycho-technical and personality tests. The test lasts approximately 60 minutes.
Language test: English test for candidates with Spanish mother tongue and Spanish test for candidates with non-Spanish mother tongue. The estimated duration of the online test is 30 minutes.
In the following degrees the level of English required for admission is B1: Degree in Industrial Electronic and Automatic Engineering and Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
For the following degrees the level of English required for admission is B2: Degree in Biomedicine, Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Degree in Biotechnology and Degree in Business Intelligence, as well as the double degree.
Candidates with a non-Spanish mother tongue will be required to have a minimum level B1 of Spanish, regardless of the language level certificates they present.
Find out more about the evaluation that will be carried out for your admission:
Alfonso X el Sabio University will notify each candidate in writing of the results of their admission tests (within a maximum period of 48 hours).
Number of new admission places offered: 50
The Málaga Campus combines a modern, collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art resources, offering you the best academic and professional experience.
What’s more, studying in Málaga allows you to enjoy a city that welcomes talent, with a thriving healthcare and scientific ecosystem, and a wealth of career opportunities in Andalusia, Spain and internationally.
At UAX Mare Nostrum , you’ll have a teaching team who are approachable, committed and ready to support you at every stage of your learning journey. From day one, you’ll be working with professionals who are experts in their field and who will be committed to your academic and personal development.
Rafael Ceballos Atienza, Dean of the Faculty of Health and Sport, explains it best in this short video:
Scholarships and financial aid for studying at UAX Mare Nostrum
We know that studying is an investment. That’s why we want to remove financial barriers and make things easier for you. Fill in the form and let our advisers help you discover the scholarships, agreements and personalised financial support that best suit your situation.
Students from Ibero-America
This programme is aimed at Ibero-American citizens or foreign nationals legally resident in countries within the OEI’s sphere of influence. The scholarship covers a 50 per cent discount on the total tuition fees.
Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport
Find out about the scholarships and grants offered by the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport, categorised by type and level of education.
If you have an immediate family member (up to second degree of kinship) enrolled at UAX, you can benefit from a 5 per cent discount on tuition fees. Because studying as a family is even better.
If you graduated from UAX and are now thinking of studying for a new degree, we want to continue supporting you. That’s why we’re offering you a 10% discount on tuition fees.
If you’ve already decided to take the plunge, enrol early and benefit from a direct grant. It’s a way of rewarding your commitment and giving you a head start in planning your future.
Free tuition for students registered as residents of Málaga who demonstrate academic excellence and continue to meet the criteria that led to their scholarship throughout their academic studies.
Attracting Pre-doctoral Research Talent
Financial support for outstanding students who wish to carry out innovative research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their disciplines.
2025, 2nd Edition
Grants for students on higher-level vocational training, undergraduate, postgraduate or master’s programmes enrolled at Spanish universities with a Santander agreement. A financial supplement to support you whilst undertaking your work placements.
Studying for two degrees at the same time is a challenge, and we want to support you. If you’re already at UAX and enrol on a second degree programme, you’ll receive a grant towards your booking fee and tuition fees.
If you’re a high-performance athlete, at UAX we want to help you balance your passion with your studies. We offer specific grants that can cover up to 50 per cent of your tuition fees.
If you’d like to continue your studies with us and progress from vocational training to a bachelor’s degree, from one bachelor’s degree to another, or from a bachelor’s degree to a postgraduate degree, we’re here to support you with a grant covering up to 25 per cent of your tuition fees.
If you have a strong academic record, we would like to recognise your talent with a scholarship designed for new students. (Excludes the degree in Medicine).
*Terms and conditions to be published
Students from Ecuador
This programme is aimed at citizens with Ecuadorian nationality and/or residence who wish to undertake an online master’s degree in Spain. The scholarship covers a 50 per cent discount on the total tuition fees.
Bank customers
This agreement gives you access to special support for selected online master’s programmes, along with payment plans designed to suit your financial circumstances.
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The Bachelor's Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics lasts four academic years, which can be reduced to almost two years depending on the number of validations.
By studying nutrition and dietetics you will become a professional capable of improving people's quality of life through their diet. From a global approach, you will be prepared to address the improvement of sports performance, health, rest and disease states, from food and personalised nutrition.
Furthermore, once you have completed your degree in nutrition and dietetics, you will have a broad knowledge of the subject, which will allow you to specialise in the branch you like the most, either by taking a postgraduate course or by joining a job market where studying nutrition provides many opportunities and professional development.
By studying a degree in nutrition, you will combine in-depth knowledge of food, the rigorous application of nutritional science and the use of technology to optimise health and wellbeing.
You will study subjects such as: structure and function of the human body, biostatistics, biology, bromatology, dietetics, food technology, public health, culinary technology, clinical nutrition, sports nutrition, among others.
In addition, in the Faculty of Health Sciences at UAX we have reference facilities to carry out your studies such as the kitchen classroom, nutritional consultation and bioimpedance classroom located in our Virtual Hospital, where you can role-play client-nutritionist, food science and technology classroom where you will study both theoretically and practically. We also have numerous chemistry, chemical engineering, physiology and metabolism laboratories.
The Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics offers a range of career opportunities depending on the specialism in nutrition chosen. Graduates can work in various sectors such as healthcare, the food industry and research.
Train to become a specialist in the health sector, one of the industries gaining prominence in the Spanish economy, and become a nutrition professional with access to the following career opportunities in human nutrition and dietetics.
According to various sources consulted, such as Infoempleo and Glassdoor, the average salary of a nutritionist is between 1,500 and 3,000 euros gross per month, depending on the sector and the centre in which he or she works, and can reach up to 50,000 euros gross per year. In the case of self-employed nutritionists, the average gross annual salary is 29,000 euros.
Other degree programmes at UAX Málaga
We offer a wide range of courses, so you’re sure to find a programme that suits you.
Degree in Pharmacy
Start:
September
Length:
5 years
Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (CAFYD)
Start:
September
Length:
4 years
Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (CAFYD) + Degree in Physiotherapy
Start:
September
Length:
5 years
Degree in Physiotherapy
Start:
September
Length:
4 years
Degree in Biomedicine
Start:
September
Length:
4 years
Master's Degree in Sports Physiotherapy
In collaboration with:
Start:
October
Length:
9 months
