Bachelor of Dietetics

The Bachelor of Dietetics at the University of Health and Allied Sciences is a degree in the field of health and medical sciences, offered within the School of Allied Health Sciences. The programme prepares students to work as professionals in nutrition and dietetics. Entry is competitive, and the college typically admits students from General Science and Home Economics backgrounds.

What dietetics is about

Dietetics is the study of how food and nutrition affect human health. Programmes of this kind typically cover the science of nutrition, the role of diet in preventing and managing disease, and how to assess people's nutritional needs. You also learn how to design meal plans, advise patients and communities, and work with other health professionals. Most graduates go on to work as dietitians in hospitals, public health agencies, the food industry, sports clubs, or in private practice.

How competitive entry is

Entry onto this degree is competitive. The University of Health and Allied Sciences considers applications from General Science and Home Economics students, which is typical for this field. Places are limited, and admission is based on your grades, so you should check whether your results meet the published requirements. As a guide, similar dietetics degrees at the University of Ghana and the University of Cape Coast are also competitive, so you can compare how your grades might fare across these institutions.

What you can do with this degree

Graduates of dietetics can work as clinical dietitians in hospitals, community nutritionists in health programmes, or nutrition educators in schools and organizations. Others specialise in sports nutrition, research, food service management, or public health policy. The degree also provides a foundation for further study in nutrition, public health, or other health-related fields.