Bachelor of Science (Food, Nutrition & Dietetics)

The Bachelor of Science (Food, Nutrition & Dietetics) is a science-based degree that focuses on the relationship between food, nutrition, and human health. It equips students with knowledge and practical skills to promote healthy eating, prevent nutrition-related diseases, and manage dietary needs for individuals and communities.

Why Choose This Course?

1. Understand Nutrition and Health
You will study key areas such as:

• Human nutrition and metabolism
• Diet and disease prevention
• Food science and food safety
• Maternal and child nutrition
• Community and public nutrition

This helps you understand how food affects health and well-being.

2. Build Practical and Professional Skills
The course equips you with essential skills, including:

• Nutritional assessment and counseling
• Meal planning and diet formulation
• Food preparation and safety practices
• Research and data analysis
• Community nutrition program planning

These skills are valuable in both clinical and community settings.

3. Hands-On Training and Field Experience
You will gain practical experience through:

• Laboratory work
• Hospital attachments
• Community outreach programs
• Internships in food and nutrition institutions

This ensures you are job-ready upon graduation.

4. Diverse Career Opportunities
Graduates can work in areas such as:

• Hospitals and healthcare facilities
• Nutrition and dietetics clinics
• NGOs and community health programs
• Food industry and quality control
• Research and academia

Common roles include nutritionist, dietitian, food safety officer, and health educator.

5. Promote Healthy Living
Professionals in this field play a key role in preventing malnutrition, improving diets, and promoting healthier lifestyles in communities.

Who Should Apply?

This program is ideal for students who:

• Are interested in food, health, and wellness
• Enjoy science subjects such as Biology and Chemistry
• Want to help people improve their diets and health
• Are passionate about community health and nutrition

Admission Requirements

KCSE Minimum Mean Grade C+ (Plus) or equivalent with at least C+ in relevant science subjects

Make an Impact

As a graduate of Food, Nutrition & Dietetics, you will help individuals and communities make healthier food choices, prevent diet-related diseases, and improve overall quality of life.