Explain the principles of
nutrition and their effect on health. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding
of health behaviors on nutritional and health status. Assess the impact of age,
culture and gender on diet and nutrition. Describe food preparation,
preservation, serving, and storage techniques that prevent food poisoning.
Design meal plans based on current nutritional guidelines. Interpret current
nutrition research. Nutrition and Dietetics is an interdisciplinary science
that studies factors that affect our food choices, the chemical and
physiological processes involved in processing and delivering the chemical
components of those foods to the body. Students will focus their studies in
nutritional science including chemistry and physiology as well as institutional
nutrition, community nutrition, food production, management of foodservice
operations. The courses within this program are designed to provide students
with applicable skills useful in a vast range of occupations.
Career Path
Careers opportunities in health
clubs, hospital and clinics, public and private schools, government
organizations, health and welfare agencies, health and welfare promotion
organizations, businesses, industry, research facilities, and teaching, are
available to graduates in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
1. WASSCE/A level Certificate
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
