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The first degree in Nutrition Sciences provides broad academic and practical knowledge in the field of nutrition with an aim to prepare the next generation of clinical dietitians and nutritionists in the community and in science, for which the demand in Israel and in the world continues to increase. The science of nutrition deals with food research, its composition, and its influence on biological and chemical processes taking place in the human body. Nutrition research is a young independent field in academic terms and enjoys blooming mainly in the last tens of years.

פרופ' זכריה מדר - ראש החוג לתואר ראשון במדעי התזונה במרכז האקדמי פרס
Head of Department
Prof. zecharia madar
Studies format

Morning studies, 4 days

Program duration

3 years

Starting dates

October 2023

Why study degree in Nutrition Sciences [B.Sc.] at the Peres Academic Center?

Degree Plus in Nutrition Sciences [B.Sc.]

Clinical research and a CRA certificate

A course in food preparation with the participation of Michal Ansky

Modern laboratories

Modern laboratories equipped with the best technologies

A variety of thrilling courses

Obesity and eating disorders, the food industry,and more

What are the studies in the degree

The studies program for undergraduate degree in Nutrition Sciences at the Peres Academic Center was constructed in an integrative manner, combining broad general knowledge in the subjects that structure the foundation of nutrition sciences, with a specific focus on clinical fields, opening career possibilities.

The studies program includes:
Mandatory courses, elective courses, and seminars.
Additionally, the program includes 22 laboratory hours, in the state-of-the-art laboratories of the Peres Academic Center.

The studies program is built of two layers: A basic academic infrastructure, and elective courses.

The program is characterized by clinical focusing for tracks for a clinical dietitian, nutritionist for a healthy and active lifestyle, and nutritionists in the academic field.

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The course is in cooperation with the Adler Institute. The purpose of this course is to impart skills in mentoring psychoeducational groups and group guidance methods through theoretical material processing and acquire personal experience in guidance. The course is based on theoretical and practical knowledge of the subject.

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What do you do with the degree

Graduates of the first degree in Nutrition Sciences and integrate in clinical fields opening career possibilities such as:
Clinical dietitians’ certificate
Healthy and active lifestyle nutritionists
Nutritionists in the academic field

Additionally, the degree is intended for:
Candidates attracted to para-medical professions
Candidates interested in research and teaching

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Student and graduates' stories

The level of the degree obtained in the Center is among the highest in the country, both from the aspect of career opportunities opened for the graduates as well as the aspect of the academic team.

testimonial Lital Yochanan

ליטל יוחנן - בוגרת תואר ראשון במדעי התזונה, המרכז האקדמי פרס

Lital Yochanan

Graduate of Nutrition Sciences

Working as a confectioner in "Little Cookies"

I chose to study in the Nutrition Sciences course, a subject which very much appealed to me in person because I am engage in fitness and thought about combining both. The subject is very interesting, and I am hopeful that I will be successful down the road with the knowledge and experience, a circle of body health, and in addition bring added value to the profession I have chosen in combination of sport and health.

testimonial Naor Karawani

נאור קראווני - בוגר תואר ראשון במדעי התזונה, המרכז האקדמי פרס

Naor Karawani

A graduate of Nutrition Sciences

The studies benefited me in many aspects, whether in the academic field, the social or the professional. I received tools for my profession as a nutritionist as well as for all other aspects of life.

testimonial Shi-lee Berkowitz

שי-לי ברקוביץ - סטודנטית לתואר ראשון במדעי התזונה במרכז האקדמי פרס

Shi-lee Berkowitz

Nutrition Sciences student

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Admission conditions to Nutrition Sciences [B.Sc.]

To the program will be admitted candidates that meet the following conditions:

  • Entitlement to a full matriculation certificate with a grade of a least 90
  • A grade in at least one science subject – chemistry, biology, physics, as detailed below:
    3 study units with a minimal grade of 90
    4 study units with a minimal grade of 80
    5 study units with a minimal grade of 70
  • Psychometric test with a minimal score of 600

*Admission to the program is possible after preparatory course.

Questions and answers

The first degree in Nutrition Sciences (B.Sc.) in the Peres Academic Center trains its graduates to a variety of positions in the world of Nutrition: clinical dietitians, dietitians for a healthy lifestyle, or in the academic field, food technologist and more. Additionally, as a research degree, the degree in Nutrition Sciences serves as a jumping board to prestigious graduate degrees such as Brain Sciences, Biology and more.

There are three fields of focusing: Clinical dietitians, Dietitians for a health lifestyle, and dietitians for academy.

In addition to the fields of focusing, the students enjoy a wide range of elective courses: a course on food preparation under the leadership of Michal Ansky, food industry course, sports medicine, functional food development, and more.

Four days a week in a format of morning studies.

Indeed, most of our students successfully combine studies and work, so that practical experience can be gained already during the time of studies.

Certainly. As a part of its services, the Career Development Unit assists students in finding designated and students’ positions.

The Admission conditions for the degree are detailed here, however, Admission is possible to a scope of 10% based on consideration of exceptional life circumstances.

The Peres Academic Center operates a variety of internal and external scholarships plans on a voluntary base or on a socio-economic base, which assist many students in financing their studies towards a degree. You can read about those plans here.

Currently and until further notice on the subject, studies are conducted in a combined format: Frontal studies on campus are possible or learning online – at the student’s choice (except for specific courses). For complete information, leave your details and a studies consultant will contact you.

10 Shimon Peres Street Rehovot. Ere are the ways to reach us also by public transportation.

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פרופ' זכריה מדר - ראש החוג לתואר ראשון במדעי התזונה במרכז האקדמי פרס
Prof. zecharia madar Head of School of Nutrition
דר' מיכל האן - סגנית ראש החוג לתואר ראשון במדעי התזונה במרכז האקדמי פרס
Dr. Michal Hahn Deputy Head of the Department of Nutrition Sciences
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Dr. Sarit Anavi Cohen
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Dr. Limor Ben-Yacov
מיכל אנסקי
Michal Ansky
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