Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Students from other majors may transfer to the Clinical Nutrition Program if they meet the criteria and regulations approved by the Department of Clinical Nutrition Council and the general conditions established by the Deanship of Admission and Registration.

The Clinical Nutrition Program consists of four academic years (eight levels) plus a mandatory 12-month internship year in accredited hospitals.

• Regular semesters: Minimum of 12 credit hours and maximum of 19 credit hours.

• Summer semester (if available): Maximum of 9 credit hours.

For more information, please refer to Taibah University’s Study and Examination Regulations – Executive Rule of Article 13.

Yes. Students may add or drop courses during the period specified in the university calendar, provided that their total study load does not fall below the minimum limit.

English is the main language of instruction for all major courses in the Clinical Nutrition Program, while Arabic may be used in some general education courses.

Yes. The Clinical Nutrition Program includes hands-on training in hospitals and medical centers, in addition to the 12-month internship year.

A student is denied access to the final exam if their absences exceed 25% of total lectures or practical/clinical sessions.

Students may submit an official request to the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs before exams, with a valid excuse. The request may be approved only if total absences do not exceed 40% of the course sessions.

Students may submit a medical or official excuse within two weeks of the exam date. If the excuse is accepted, they may be allowed to take a make-up exam.

The internship year begins after completing all academic levels and lasts for 12 months in accredited hospitals and training centers.