DHA Exam for Dietitians
Everything dietitians need to pass the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licensing exam in United Arab Emirates — format, fees, passing score, syllabus focus and the fastest way to prepare.
The DHA pathway for dietitians
Clinical dietitians are licensed under allied health with a Prometric exam covering medical nutrition therapy, clinical assessment and food-service management. The Gulf's high diabetes and obesity prevalence keeps clinical nutrition roles in steady demand.
Medical nutrition therapy for diabetes, renal disease and critical care dominates the paper — community nutrition and food science appear but carry less weight.
Licenses every healthcare professional practising in the Emirate of Dubai — physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists and allied health. Read the full DHA licensing guide for the complete document checklist and fee breakdown.
What the DHA exam tests for dietitians
Eligibility for dietitians (DHA)
- BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent recognised qualification
- Clinical internship / training hours where the home country requires them
- Typically 2 years clinical experience
- Good Standing Certificate where a home registration body exists
Requirements vary by title tier — run the free eligibility check to see exactly where you stand before spending on Dataflow.
DHA licensing process, step by step
- 1
Create Sheryan account
Register on Sheryan (DHA's unified professional portal) with your Emirates ID or passport.
- 2
Dataflow verification
Submit degree, transcripts, licence, experience letters and Good Standing for primary source verification. Takes 4-8 weeks.
- 3
Book Prometric exam
Once Dataflow clears, DHA issues an Eligibility ID. Book your slot on Prometric — Dubai, home country or any international centre.
- 4
Pass the exam
Score at or above the DHA cut-off for your title level (typically 60%). Result is instant on-screen.
- 5
Employer sponsorship & activation
A DHA-licensed facility submits your activation request. Licence issued within days.
DHA Exam FAQs for Dietitians
What is the passing score for the DHA exam for dietitians?›
The DHA (Dubai Health Authority) exam pass mark is 60% (title-dependent). The result appears on-screen immediately after you finish the computer-based exam.
How much does the DHA dietitian exam cost?›
The DHA exam fee is $240 – $280. Budget separately for Dataflow verification and licence issuance — the full DHA licensing journey typically runs higher once every step is included.
What is the format of the DHA exam for dietitians?›
150 MCQs, single best answer, completed in 3 hours. The paper for dietitians focuses on medical nutrition therapy — diabetes, renal, cardiac, oncology and related clinical areas.
Can I take the DHA dietitian exam in my home country?›
Yes. Once DHA issues your eligibility, you can book any authorised Prometric centre worldwide — most candidates sit the exam in their home country before travelling.
How long does DHA licensing take for dietitians?›
On average 8-16 weeks end-to-end, including Dataflow verification (the longest single step), eligibility review, the exam itself and licence issuance.
What should dietitians study for the DHA exam?›
High-yield areas include: medical nutrition therapy — diabetes, renal, cardiac, oncology; nutrition assessment and screening tools; enteral and parenteral nutrition; pediatric and maternal nutrition. Chapter-wise MCQ practice with explanations is the fastest way to find and close your weak areas.
Ready to pass the DHA exam?
Practice with chapter-wise DHA-style MCQs for dietitians — detailed explanations after every question, unlimited retries, and progress tracking until you're consistently above the pass mark.