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MSc Human Nutrition

Postgraduate degree programme
  • College of Science

  • Duration

    2 years

  • Tuition fee (GH₵)

    18,076.71 - Year1

Accredited by the National Accreditation Board under the umbrella of KNUST

Overview

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.

 

Modules and courses

YEAR 1 

        

SEMESTER ONE

        

CORE COURSES

        

 

Course Title

T

P

C

NUT 503

Macro and Micronutrients

2

0

2

NUT 555 

Public Health Nutrition 

3

0

3

NUT 561 

Research Methods and Biostatistics 

3

0

3

NUT 553

Clinical Nutrition 

3

0

3

NUT 565

Nutrition in the Human Life Cycle

3

0

3

NUT 551

Food Safety and Hygiene

2

3

3
 

Total For Year One Semester One

16

3

17

SEMESTER TWO

        

CORE COURSES

        

Course Code

Course Title

T

P

C

NUT 552 

Nutrition Communication and Education 

3

0

3

NUT 572

Nutrition in Emergencies

2

0

2

NUT 566

Nutrition Epidemiology

3

0

3

NUT 580

Nutrition Assessment and Analysis 

2

3

3

NUT 564

Food Service Management 

2

0

2

NUT 576

Nutrition Policy: Development and Implementation 

2

0

2
 

Total For Year One Semester Two

14

3

15

YEAR TWO

        

SEMESTER ONE

        

Course Code

Course Title

T

P

C

NUT 661

Community Nutrition Attachment

0

18

6

NUT 665

Research Project & Seminar 

0

18

6
 

Total For Year Two Semester One

0

36

12
 

Grand Total

30

42

44

Mode of course delivery

The programme is offered through distance education, a learning oriented system allowing greater flexibility in learning while students continue with their regular professional work. The programme is offered in a mixed mode format. The approach uses print and electronic media in order to be responsive to the needs of the learner and also maximize the use of technology in course delivery.

At the heart of the programme is excellent online learning materials developed by capable and competent resource persons from KNUST and other recognized institutions.

Academic Support Systems/Services

Limited face-to-face facilitated sessions are provided at all the Learning Centres. These sessions are supported by print and electronic materials, and local learning facilitators who also support and direct students as they work through the resources provided.

The Centres provide learning support to students living in different parts of the country, thus reducing travel expenses.

Learning centres

Head of department

Exam officer

Programme coordinator

Dr. Charles Apprey

Lecturer
Biography
  • Applicants must have a good First Degree (BSc), preferably Second Class Lower or better in the following programmes: Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy, Food Science and other Science-related courses.
  • Applicants with Home Economics background may apply on condition that they will remove their deficiencies in biochemistry early in the program.

 

How to Apply

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Our online application is simple and takes 10-15 minutes to complete. Keep handy your parents' information, copy of school certificates, copy of birth certificate and programme of interest.

See Admissions period and deadlines

Ghanaian applicants

Ghanaian applicants can purchase online application e-vouchers at the following places:

  • Ecobank
  • GCB
  • Consolidated Bank Ghana -CBG

Applicants must ensure that they purchase Distance Learning e-vouchers and NOT regular stream undergraduate/postgraduate e-vouchers to avoid complication.

E-Vouchers may be purchased by bankers draft payable to KNUST Institute of Distance Learning (IDL).

Cost of application e-vouchers

Programme

Cost for Ghanaian applicants

Diploma & Certificate programmes

GH¢170.00

Top-up undergraduate programmes

GH¢250.00

Postgraduate programmes - Cost Includes entrance interview fees

GH¢ 280.00

 

Ghanaian applicants can purchase via mobile shortcode by dialing *885# on all networks in Ghana and follow the prompts. Applicants must ensure that they purchase Distance Learning e-vouchers not regular stream e-vouchers to avoid complication.

Steps to purchase e-voucher via mobile shortcode (Ghanaian applicants only):

  1. Dial *885# on all networks in Ghana
  2. Select option 2 for Forms and E-vouchers
  3. Select option 2 for KNUST
  4. Select programme category:
    • option 1 for Undergraduate IDL or
    • option 2 for IDL Diploma or
    • option 3 for Postgraduate
  5. View cost price of selected category and select option 1 to continue
  6. Enter your first and last name and continue
  7. Review transaction details and select option 1 to confirm payment.

International applicants

International applicants must generate logins and apply online. International applicants who are admitted will be required to pay the appropriate application fee stated in the table below before registration.

Generate Login

Programme

Application fee for International applicants

Diploma & Certificate programmes

US$150.00

Top-up undergraduate programmes

US$150.00

Postgraduate programmes - Cost Includes entrance interview fees

US$250.00

 

Documents you will need before you apply online:

  • Passport picture soft copy (Dimension 470 by 470 pixels - JPG/JPEG/PNG format, with a light green background)
  • A certified scanned true copy of your:
    • WASSCE/SSCE/ ‘A’ Level certificate - Diploma & Certificate applicants only (PDF format)
    • HND/Diploma certificate - Top-up undergraduate applicants only (PDF format)
    • Undergraduate certificate – Postgraduate applicants only (PDF format)
  • Scanned copy of your birth certificate (PDF format)
  • Scanned copy of recognized National ID (JPG/JPEG/PNG/)

Steps to complete your online application

Applicants must follow carefully the instructions

  1. Visit https://admissions.knust.edu.gh (KNUST Admissions portal). Login using the serial number and pin on your e-voucher.
  2. Applicants must ensure that they select DISTANCE LEARNING MODE and not regular stream when beginning the online application.
  3. Complete and submit the application online.
  4. Only results and documents provided by applicants at the time of submission shall be considered.
  5. Applicants must ensure that they use active phone numbers and email addresses during and after the application process.
  6. Deadline: See admissions period and deadlines

For more information, please call: 0247274661 or 0500482885 or 0501102650.

Please note: Programmes would be mounted depending on the number of qualified applicants and only at Centres with the requisite number of qualified applicants. Please contact Main IDL Office for details.

Only candidates who successfully gain admission will be notified subsequently.