Nutritional science handles the effect of the food we consume into our bodies, while dietetics applies the science of nutrition to the prevention and treatment of disease and the promotion of health. Dieticians assess, diagnose and treat diet and nutrition problems for an individual and then for a wider public health level. Dieticians use up-to-date public health and scientific research on food, society, health and disease, which they translate into practical guidance to enable people make appropriate lifestyle and food choices.

This programme is designed to build the capacity and produce a cadre of health personnel with the requisite knowledge and skills in the field of human nutrition and dietetics aimed at promoting nutritional health and wellbeing in Ghana and beyond.

Courses under this two year programme include: Advanced biochemistry, Nutritional genetics, Food safety and hygiene, Public health nutrition, Diet therapy for the management of nutrition-related Non-Communicable Diseases, Clinical nutrition and therapeutics, immunology, Advanced food analysis, Sports nutrition, Nutraceuticals and functional foods, Nutrition communication and education, clinical attachment and internships.  Special topics in Emerging areas such as Food allergies.