Allied medical sciences

• The Nutrition Science Department at Jundishapur University of Ahvaz is a long-standing academic unit within the School of Medical Sciences and is now housed in the Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences. It has a history of training nutrition professionals across multiple programs and levels, contributing to both clinical and public health nutrition education.

Mission 

• The Department of Nutrition Science is dedicated to advancing foundational and applied knowledge on the relationships between chronic diseases and nutrition, translating evidence into practical nutrition interventions, and training proficient researchers to improve population health across diverse life stages.
• In fulfillment of the department’s overarching mission, we develop competent professionals and contribute to community welfare via exploratory research, instructional and experiential education, and the creation of health-promoting services and products, addressing individuals, families, and communities in a complex, transforming societal context, while providing support to food industries at local, national, and international levels.

Vision

To become a leading focus for integrative nutrition science and epidemiology, fostering innovative research collaborations with universities, hospitals, industry, and international partners to enhance clinical practice, public health policy, and the overall health of individuals and communities.

Key Strengths & Distinctive Features

• Comprehensive academic programs: bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. opportunities that prepare researchers and clinicians through a rigorous blend of foundational and applied nutrition science.
• These programs are best suited for scholars and professionals who are driven to expand their knowledge and competencies and to pursue career advancement in the fields of nutrition education, research, and service.
• Strong research portfolio: emphasis on basic, epidemiological, and clinical nutrition research aimed at improving health services delivery and tackling chronic disease through evidence-based dietary strategies.
• Widely connected partnerships: active collaboration with university-affiliated hospitals, healthcare professionals, industry partners, and national/international research centers to advance projects and translate findings into practice.
• Regional and national impact: dedicated to identifying nutrition-related issues at provincial and national levels and proposing practical solutions to improve health outcomes.
• Capacity-building and dissemination: ongoing workshops, training for graduate students and professionals, and scholarly publishing to share knowledge and influence practice both domestically and internationally.
• Life-cycle focus and translational emphasis: tailored dietary planning across life stages and a translational approach that moves from research to real-world application.
• Innovative educational models: We employ diverse educational approaches (e.g., problem-based learning, case-based discussions, flipped classroom, and competency-based assessments) to enhance health literacy and apply nutrition science to real-world contexts.
• Population-focused educational models: Educational approaches and teaching strategies are designed to improve knowledge and behaviors across populations under study, emphasizing life-course nutrition, prevention of chronic diseases, and health promotion at the community level.