Dietetika in klinična prehrana
Prehransko svetovanje - dietetika
University of Primorska
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Programme evaluation
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ProgrammeDietetika in klinična prehrana
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Qualification/award
- Master
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Levelsecond cycle (NQF 8)
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Programme typeFull recognised degree programme
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ProgrammePrehransko svetovanje - dietetika
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Qualification/award
- Bachelor
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Levelfirst cycle (NQF 7)
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Programme typeFull recognised degree programme
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DEQAR Report ID135353
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Agency
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Type
- External (sample) evaluation of a study programme
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Statuspart of obligatory EQA system
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Formal decisionnot applicable
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Date16/10/2025
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Valid untilnot applicable
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SummaryBased on the received application form, documents and interviews conducted during the visit to the University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences (UP FVZ), a group of experts assessed the application for sample evaluation of study programmes, Nutritional counseling - Dietetics, 1 cycle and Dietetics and clinical nutrition, 2. cycle. The group of experts note that the institution has a well-es...
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Based on the received application form, documents and interviews conducted during the visit to the University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences (UP FVZ), a group of experts assessed the application for sample evaluation of study programmes, Nutritional counseling - Dietetics, 1 cycle and Dietetics and clinical nutrition, 2. cycle. The group of experts note that the institution has a well-established quality system, based on Deming PDCA cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act) for study, research, and other activities by involving all stakeholders in the process of planning, implementing, and monitoring measures to ensure and improve the development and progress of the institution's operations. We acknowledge with appreciation that the faculty leadership recognizes the importance of self-evaluation of study programs and understands it as a key tool for internal improvements. From discussions with different stakeholders, it is clear that the faculty uses numerous approaches to collect information and proposals for study program changes and their subsequent analysis. We noticed as well, that there is still space for some improvements in the process of providing feedback on findings from self-evaluation to various stakeholders. Material conditions, such as premises, equipment, and ICT, are, in the experts' assessment, of a high standard and as such provide suitable conditions for the implementation of both educational and research activities. We recognize the institution's commitment to continuously monitoring the implementation of the study programs, considering the development of the study discipline, and aligning it with graduate employability and knowledge needs. This is particularly evident in the emphasis on practical training. While the study program demonstrates overall coherence, our review identified some areas where adjustments could further enhance its structure and delivery across semesters and years, as well as in their corresponding credit assessment (ECTS) and the adjustment of the obligatory literature is suggested. We encourage professors to write their textbooks as well. It is also considered important that university teachers are actively involved in various research projects, successfully transferring research findings into teaching practice. The group recognized the important role of the project office in the preparation and implementation of projects and access to financial support for attending conferences or scientific publications as well. During the review of documents related to academic title appointments at the University of Primorska, the group of experts identified the use of the title “venia legendi et examinandi”, which is inconsistent with Slovenian legislation (Articles 52, 53, and 54 of the Higher Education Act - ZViS). Some of the main opportunities for improvement: a) Improve the system for providing feedback on findings and results of the selfevaluation process to various stakeholders. b) Present to purpose of questionnaires to students - that they are intended to increase student involvement in the system c) Systematically involve clinical practice mentors in the self-evaluation process. 6 d) Improving the evaluation of acquired competencies of students in clinical practice. e) Improvement of horizontal and vertical connections of the courses. f) Further implementation of new methods of learning with the emphasis on raising the quality of seminar works. g) Introducing systematic and continuous training of mentors. h) More monitoring of the workload in the self-evaluation process. i) Updating the website. The expert group provided some suggestions and opportunities for improving the study programmes, which we believe UP FVZ can successfully implement into the curriculum. -
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Agency's identifier6034-15/2025/6
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