BSc. Community Nutrition

The BSc Community Nutrition degree at the University for Development Studies (UDS) is your entry into the health and medical sciences field. It is offered by the School of Allied Health Sciences and focuses on how food affects the health of communities. This page tells you what the programme covers, how competitive it is, and the careers it can lead to.

What community nutrition programmes teach

Programmes of this kind usually cover how food choices affect health at the individual and community level. You will learn about nutrients, diet planning, public health, food safety, and how to assess nutritional status in different populations. You also build skills in designing and evaluating nutrition interventions, counselling, and working with communities to change eating habits for the better. The field combines science with social understanding, since good nutrition depends on food availability, culture, education, and income.

How competitive is entry to this programme?

Entry to this programme is competitive. That means you will be competing with many other qualified applicants for a limited number of places. The school admits students from General Science and Home Economics backgrounds, so if you studied either of these at SHS, you have the right starting point. Strong WASSCE results will help you stand out, and the university will consider your grades alongside other applicants. Check the official UDS admissions information to confirm your eligibility.

What you can do after graduating

Most graduates with a community nutrition degree work in public health, helping communities eat better and prevent malnutrition. Common roles include community nutrition officer, health educator, nutrition programme coordinator for NGOs or government agencies, and food security analyst. Some graduates work in hospitals, schools, or the food industry, where they plan healthy menus or advise on product development. Others go on to postgraduate study in public health, dietetics, or food science.