BSc Clinical Dietetics
Train to become a clinical dietitian, helping patients manage diseases through specialized nutrition therapy and meal planning.
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
Career Opportunities
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
About This Programme
Ghana faces a growing double burden of malnutrition: undernutrition persists in many communities while diet-related non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity are rising sharply across urban areas. Clinical dietitians are at the centre of addressing this crisis, yet the country has fewer than 500 registered dietitians serving a population of over 30 million. The BSc Clinical Dietetics programme at KCoHAS is designed to close this critical workforce gap. Affiliated with the University of Cape Coast and structured to meet the licensing standards of the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC), the programme combines rigorous biomedical science with extensive hands-on clinical training. Students study medical nutrition therapy, clinical biochemistry, and food science before progressing to supervised clinical rotations at leading hospitals in the Greater Accra region. The curriculum places particular emphasis on dietary management of conditions prevalent in Ghana, including sickle cell disease, gestational diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Graduates leave KCoHAS prepared to sit for the AHPC licensing examination and to practice in hospitals, private clinics, corporate wellness programmes, and public health institutions across Ghana and beyond.
Why Study at KCoHAS?
Clinical Placements
Students complete supervised clinical rotations at Tema General Hospital, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, and community health centres across the Greater Accra region. Clinical placement begins in Year 3 and totals over 1,000 hours of hands-on experience. During rotations, students work alongside practising dietitians and physicians, managing real patient cases in wards including paediatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics, and surgical nutrition. Community placements also provide exposure to outpatient nutrition counselling and school feeding programme assessments.
Graduate Outcomes
93%
Employment Rate (within 6 months)
GHS 3,500–5,500/month
Starting Salary Range
“The clinical placements changed everything for me. By the time I graduated, I had already managed diabetic meal plans, counselled postpartum mothers, and worked in a hospital kitchen. I walked into my first job at Ghana Health Service feeling genuinely prepared.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work at Ghana Health Service after graduating?
Yes. After completing the BSc Clinical Dietetics programme and passing the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) licensing examination, graduates are eligible to apply for positions within Ghana Health Service facilities, including regional and district hospitals, polyclinics, and community health centres across the country.
What is the difference between clinical dietetics and community nutrition?
Clinical dietetics focuses on managing the nutritional needs of individual patients in hospital and clinical settings, including developing therapeutic diets for specific medical conditions. Community nutrition, by contrast, addresses nutrition at the population level, designing public health programmes, conducting community assessments, and working on food security initiatives. KCoHAS offers both programmes, and many students choose based on whether they prefer one-on-one patient care or broader public health impact.
Do I need AHPC licensing to practise as a dietitian in Ghana?
Yes. All allied health professionals in Ghana, including dietitians, must be licensed by the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) to practise legally. The BSc Clinical Dietetics programme at KCoHAS is structured to meet AHPC requirements, and graduates are eligible to sit for the council's licensing examination upon completion of the programme.
Are there opportunities for further study after this programme?
Absolutely. Graduates can pursue postgraduate studies in clinical nutrition, public health nutrition, or related fields at universities in Ghana and internationally. The University of Cape Coast affiliation strengthens your academic credentials for postgraduate admissions.
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