Bachelor of Science

BSc Community Nutrition

Focus on public health nutrition, developing programmes to improve the nutritional status of communities.

4 years

Career: Nutritionist

UCC Affiliated

4 years

Duration

GHS 5,500

Regular Tuition/Year

~30

Class Size

Nutritionist

Career Path

Programme Overview

The BSc Community Nutrition programme prepares students to address nutrition challenges at the population level. Students learn to design and implement nutrition intervention programmes, conduct nutritional assessments, and work with communities to improve dietary practices and food security.

Course Highlights

Community Nutrition

Public Health Nutrition

Nutrition Education

Food Security & Policy

Maternal & Child Nutrition

Nutrition Programme Planning

Career Opportunities

Public Health Nutritionist

Community Health Educator

NGO Nutrition Programme Officer

School Nutrition Coordinator

Food Security Specialist

Nutrition Policy Analyst

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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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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