Bachelor of Science

BSc Clinical Dietetics

Train to become a clinical dietitian, helping patients manage diseases through specialized nutrition therapy and meal planning.

4 years

Career: Dietitian

UCC Affiliated

4 years

Duration

GHS 5,500

Regular Tuition/Year

~30

Class Size

Dietitian

Career Path

Programme Overview

The BSc Clinical Dietetics programme prepares students to become registered dietitians who assess, diagnose, and treat nutritional problems. Students learn to develop therapeutic diets for patients with various medical conditions, counsel patients on dietary modifications, and work as part of healthcare teams in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings.

Course Highlights

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Clinical Biochemistry

Human Anatomy & Physiology

Food Science & Technology

Nutrition Assessment

Diet Therapy for Disease Management

Career Opportunities

Hospital Dietitian

Clinical Nutritionist

Food Service Manager

Private Practice Dietitian

Research Dietitian

Community Health Nutritionist

Entry Requirements

WASSCE/SSSCE with passes in Core Mathematics, English, and Integrated Science
Three science electives including Chemistry and Biology
Aggregate 36 or better for WASSCE / 24 or better for SSSCE

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Ready to start your journey to becoming a Dietitian? Apply now for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)

RegularGHS 5,500

WeekendGHS 7,500

International$1,000

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Department

This programme is offered by the Community Nutrition & Dietetics department.

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