School of Nutrition
Courses Offered
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (BSND) is designed to adequately equip the students with fundamental knowledge, attitude, and skills in foods, nutrition, dietetics, management, and allied fields. The program is responsive to the needs of the society and takes into account its needs, resources and potentials, preparing the students as role models locally and globally.
Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition (MSCN) is a first-of-its-kind offering in the Philippines and in Asia through Philippine Women’s University. It is a continuously expanding program partnering up with premier healthcare institutions in the country such as the St Luke’s Medical Center and Manila Doctor’s College.
The program focuses on the treatment and prevention of acute illness and chronic disease. It utilizes knowledge based on nutritional biochemistry, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to determine the metabolic abnormality and clinical manifestation of disease state. This program is designed to academically prepare clinical nutrition specialists in the hospital and non-hospital settings. Graduates provide comprehensive nutrition care to patients especially those with chronic degenerative diseases.
History
The Nutrition Department started in 1952. Because of the changing needs, concerns and challenges, the Nutrition Department was put under the Philippine Institute of Nutrition, Food Science and Technology (PINFST). In 2004, the Nutrition Department separated from PINFST to give it the opportunity to better respond to global demands and challenges.
The School of Nutrition is looking forward with a fresh approach to strenghtening its resources and capabilities with the goal of repositioning the school as a leading player just as it was like 60 years ago.
History
Why Nutrition and Dietetics?
Nutrition and dietetics as a profession provides opportunities to the new generation of students who are interested in developing skills, knowledge, and expertise in foods, nutrition, dietetics, and management. It is a profession responsive to the needs of the people and society, globally and internationally.
Why PWU-School of Nutrition?
With the enduring commitment and embedded university core values, PWU School of Nutrition offers the opportunity to develop globally competitive nutritionist-dietitians who are responsive to the changing needs of the society through teaching, research, and service.
History
Highlights
- PWU Nutrition Clinic
- Licensure Performance in NDLE 2021
- Research Presentation in DOST-FNRI
- Research Presentation in PHILSPEN
Career Opportunities
- Food Service Institution Manager
- Hospital Nutritionist Dietitian
- Sports Nutritionist-Dietitian
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
- Public Health Nutritionist
- Educator
- Researcher/ Scientist
- Entrepreneurial Nutritionist Dietitian
Faculty
Ceballos-Marasigan, Vanessa
Dr. Panlasigui, Leonora
Dr. Amarra, Maria Sofia
Dr. Angbengco, Jose Ma C.
Banal, Mary Grace
Briones, Julia Josia
Callanta, Hercules
Flores, Abby Rose
Garvilles, Ronald
Dr. Llido, Luisito
Message from the Program Chair
Vanessa Ceballos-Marasigan
It is with great pleasure to warmly welcome you to the PWU School of Nutrition. Nutrition and Dietetics, as a subdiscipline of Medicine, is the science that focuses on concepts related to food and its effect on our health and over-all well-being. This profession aims to improve people’s health and help people make better dietary choices and eating habits.
With the core values of the university, we, in the School of Nutrition, are collectively establishing and flourishing the grounds of our students to be equipped in promoting proper nutrition and managing nutrition-related diseases through excellence in teaching, research and service. We would also like our graduates to engage in the lifelong learning and understanding of the need to keep abreast on the development in Nutrition and Dietetics. With the new normal in the university, the PWU School of Nutrition is still committed to provide the highest quality of education in any mode of learning available. We are delighted to be part of this collective effort at building your future and strengthening your abilities for a well-nourished tomorrow.
-Vanessa Ceballos-Marasigan MSc., RND