MOHAP Exam for Dietitians
Everything dietitians need to pass the Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP) licensing exam in United Arab Emirates — format, fees, passing score, syllabus focus and the fastest way to prepare.
The MOHAP 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.
Federal MOHAP licence — covers Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah (non-DHA/DOH facilities). Read the full MOHAP licensing guide for the complete document checklist and fee breakdown.
What the MOHAP exam tests for dietitians
Eligibility for dietitians (MOHAP)
- 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.
MOHAP licensing process, step by step
- 1
MOHAP portal file
Employer opens a request on the MOHAP e-service portal on your behalf.
- 2
Dataflow
Same Dataflow package accepted across UAE authorities usually reused (fresh report if >6 mo old).
- 3
Prometric exam
MOHAP Prometric slot booked once eligibility is granted.
- 4
Licence issuance
Digital licence issued after passing; validity 1 year, renewable annually with CME points.
MOHAP Exam FAQs for Dietitians
What is the passing score for the MOHAP exam for dietitians?›
The MOHAP (Ministry of Health & Prevention) exam pass mark is 60%. The result appears on-screen immediately after you finish the computer-based exam.
How much does the MOHAP dietitian exam cost?›
The MOHAP exam fee is $180 – $240. Budget separately for Dataflow verification and licence issuance — the full MOHAP licensing journey typically runs higher once every step is included.
What is the format of the MOHAP exam for dietitians?›
100 – 150 MCQs, completed in 2 – 3 hours. The paper for dietitians focuses on medical nutrition therapy — diabetes, renal, cardiac, oncology and related clinical areas.
Can I take the MOHAP dietitian exam in my home country?›
Yes. Once MOHAP 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 MOHAP 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 MOHAP 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 MOHAP exam?
Practice with chapter-wise MOHAP-style MCQs for dietitians — detailed explanations after every question, unlimited retries, and progress tracking until you're consistently above the pass mark.