SHA Exam for Dietitians
Everything dietitians need to pass the Sharjah Health Authority (SHA) licensing exam in United Arab Emirates — format, fees, passing score, syllabus focus and the fastest way to prepare.
The SHA 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.
The newest UAE regulator — separate from MOHAP for Sharjah-based private and government facilities. Read the full SHA licensing guide for the complete document checklist and fee breakdown.
What the SHA exam tests for dietitians
Eligibility for dietitians (SHA)
- 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.
SHA licensing process, step by step
- 1
SHA account & file
Register through the SHA portal or a sponsoring Sharjah facility.
- 2
Dataflow verification
Standard PSV report submitted to SHA.
- 3
Prometric MCQ
Sit the SHA-blueprinted Prometric assessment for your cadre.
- 4
Licence issuance
Practice permit issued after exam pass and facility linking.
SHA Exam FAQs for Dietitians
What is the passing score for the SHA exam for dietitians?›
The SHA (Sharjah Health Authority) exam pass mark is 60%. The result appears on-screen immediately after you finish the computer-based exam.
How much does the SHA dietitian exam cost?›
The SHA exam fee is $180 – $260. Budget separately for Dataflow verification and licence issuance — the full SHA licensing journey typically runs higher once every step is included.
What is the format of the SHA 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 SHA dietitian exam in my home country?›
Yes. Once SHA 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 SHA licensing take for dietitians?›
On average 10-16 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 SHA 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 SHA exam?
Practice with chapter-wise SHA-style MCQs for dietitians — detailed explanations after every question, unlimited retries, and progress tracking until you're consistently above the pass mark.