Clinical Dietetics
Graduate (Master)
Dietetics
Why choose this field of study?
Are you a graduate of (at least) a bachelor’s degree in dietetics or a related field, from the area of medical and health sciences? Do you want to broaden your education with advanced knowledge based on the latest research and clinical practice and the realities of the labour market? Do you expect practical preparation for professional activities and want to learn from the best? If yes – graduate studies in the field of Dietetics at the VIZJA University are created for you!
In the course of your education, you will not only learn the key issues of the specialisation, in line with the latest knowledge and clinical and research practice, but you will also develop a dietitian’s workshop based on numerous laboratory classes, modern research methodology and dietetic procedures, as well as tools, including IT, to support dietitians in their daily work. By choosing the Clinical Dietetics specialisation, you will focus on issues in dietotherapy and working with people with special nutritional needs – including chronically ill, hospitalised or dependent patients. See also other available specialties: Sports dietetics and Psychodietetics.
Clinical dietetics (Graduate) – what sets us apart?
- You will comprehensively prepare for your professional activity as a clinical dietitian by participating in numerous and varied practical classes.
- In the course of your studies, you will develop communication and interpersonal competences, which will facilitate your collaboration with future clients/patients and the therapeutic team.
- You will learn about the broad spectrum of cases in which diet therapy and dietoprophylaxis are applied.
- You will gain access to state-of-the-art teaching space and extensive laboratory facilities.
- You will gain knowledge from experienced didacticians, as well as the experts and practitioners who make up the AEH staff.
- You will study in an inspiring, international academic environment (we are at the top of the university ranking in the Internationalisation category).
Clinical dietetics – what can you do after these studies?
As a Master of Science in Dietetics with a specialisation in clinical dietetics, you can develop your professional activities in public and non-public medical institutions, as well as centres for preventive health and nutrition education, such as:
- hospitals and clinics
- hospitals and specialist clinics (in particular dietetics, gastrology, allergology, metabolic diseases)
- care homes and rehabilitation centres
- nutritional research centres
- public health organisations
You can also open your own dietetic practice or work in the dietetic catering industry.
Partners
This program
is for you if:
You are interested in dietary treatment and nutritional prevention.
You are an empathetic person and want to support people in the treatment and prevention of diseases.
You want to obtain a Master’s degree in Dietetics at one of the best non-public universities in Poland.
Admission rules and regulations
Note: important information for 2025 candidates
Please read carefully the application procedures in line with the changes introduced by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education in 2025.
Programme and structure of studies
GRADUATE STUDIES
(MASTER’S DEGREE)
The program focuses on advanced directional issues in dietetics, with particular emphasis on patient nutrition and nutritional prevention. Graduates gain a master’s degree and are practically prepared to work as clinical dieticians.
ONLINE STUDIES IN DIETETICS AT THE VIZJA University:
Due to the need for students to develop laboratory practical skills, when choosing online studies, some classes are also held at the university. Their schedule will be announced to students well in advance.
FIRST YEAR OF STUDY
In the first year of the master’s programme, students explore advanced field knowledge in the principles of nutrition, food technology or the methodology of a nutritionist’s work by participating in numerous practical classes.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety | 0 | 8/8 |
| Health and Nutrition Education | 3 | 30/16 |
| Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Food | 4 | 45/24 |
| Contemporary Trends in Food Technology and Nutrition | 3 | 30/16 |
| Nutrition Research Methodology | 4 | 30/16 |
| Principles and Organization of Mass Catering and Hospital Nutrition | 5 | 60/32 |
| IT Technologies Supporting the Work of a Dietitian | 3 | 30/16 |
| Evidence-Based Dietetic Practice (EBM) | 4 | 45/24 |
| Application of Statistics in Medical Research | 4 | 60/32 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language (Elective) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Food, Nutrition and Health - Lifestyle | 3 | 30/20 |
| Dietoprophylaxis | 4 | 45/24 |
| Herbal Medicine and Phytotherapy | 3 | 30/16 |
| Shaping Eating Behaviors and Habits | 3 | 30/16 |
| Marketing and Health Promotion | 3 | 30/20 |
| Basics of Clinical Nutrition | 4 | 45/24 |
| Principles of Nutritional Recordkeeping | 4 | 45/24 |
| Geriatric Dietetics | 4 | 45/24 |
| Introduction to Dietetics and Human Nutrition | 4 | 60/32 |
SECOND YEAR OF STUDY
The second year of study is devoted to extending the field of study with further specialised topics, as well as subjects in the speciality of Clinical Dietetics. Students also undergo professional practice and complete a master’s thesis, the defence of which culminates in the award of the Master of Science in Dietetics title.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language (Elective) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Psychological Conditioning of Contact and Relationships with the Patient | 5 | 45/32 |
| Diet Therapy for Allergic Diseases | 4 | 45/24 |
| Diet Therapy for Metabolic Diseases | 5 | 45/24 |
| Pharmacotherapy and Nutrition - Assessment of Drug-Food Interactions | 4 | 45/24 |
| Diploma Seminar | 2 | 30/16 |
| Internship I (Elective) | 7 | 180/180 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition in Oncological Diseases | 4 | 45/24 |
| Enteral Nutrition | 5 | 60/32 |
| Nutrition in Neurodegenerative Diseases | 3 | 30/16 |
| Motivational Dialogue in Working with Patients | 3 | 30/16 |
| Diet Therapy in Infectious and Modern Diseases | 3 | 45/24 |
| Diploma Seminar | 5 | 30/16 |
| Internship II (Elective) | 7 | 180/180 |
The content of the study program may change as a result of efforts to improve the quality of education and adapt the teaching offer to the current challenges of the labor market. Each change is approved by the University Senate and introduced with the aim of preparing students for their future careers in the best possible way.
Tuition fees
Fixed tuition - flexible payments
By choosing to study at VIZJA University, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.
Study in Polish!
Do you want to study at VIZJA University in Polish? It is possible! We have prepared a special program for international students to acquire the skills necessary for active study in Polish and for academic, social and everyday life in Poland.
The Comprehensive Polish Language Program for International Students is:
- part of The VIZJA University Foundation Program, which is a comprehensive preparation for starting regular Bachelor's or Master's studies in Polish at VIZJA University
- a course aimed at two groups of international students: students with knowledge of a Slavic language (Russian, Ukrainian, Czech etc.) and students without prior knowledge of any Slavic language
- a chance for immersion in Polish society and culture, authentic experience of life in Poland and broad career prospects on the Polish labour market
More details coming soon!
Scholarships - easier than you think
While studying at VIZJA University, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with VIZJA University discount program
You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.
In the academic year 2023/2024, VIZJA University awarded 800 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 400 /month to PLN 1000 /month, depending on the average or achievements. For outstanding sport, artistic or scientific achievements, the Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the Rector’s Scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A sports scholarship may be awarded to a student who excels in sport achievements at least national level. In addition we also encourage our students to take part in additional support programs- eg. the National Academic Representation.
Young sportsmen can count on financial support in the amount of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for sports scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A scholarship for people with disabilities may be awarded to a student who has a disability certificate, a disability degree certificate, a ZUS certifying physician’s certificate, a disability group certificate or a certificate of permanent or long-term incapacity to work on a farm.
In the 2023/2024 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 350 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1700 /month to PLN 1900 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the dean’s system.
The allowance is a form of emergency financial assistance. Any student who found himself temporarily in a difficult life situation resulting from random events beyond the student’s control can apply for it.The allowance may be granted twice in one academic year, and the allowance is not granted twice for the same random event.
In 2024, we granted 51 allowances for a total of PLN 255 000. The allowances, depending on the student’s situation, were paid in the amount of PLN 2,000 to PLN 5,000 at a time.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the allowance is available in the dean’s system.
2023/2024 academic year
800 Rector’s Scholarships
51 allowances
350 scholarships for people with disabilities
12 500 000 PLN was spent in 2023/2024 on scholarships
PLN 1,890,289.35 was spent in 2019/2020 on scholarships
PLN 2,911,662.50 was spent in 2020/2021 on scholarships
PLN 4,158,177.00 was spent in 2021/2022 on scholarships
PLN 7,829,950.00 was spent in 2022/2023 on scholarships
Rector’s Scholarship – highest average: 5,44
