About This Programme
Programme Aim
Aim(s)
The aim of the programme is to produce graduates with relevant knowledge and skills in Nutrition to prevent nutritional conditions, promote the health and wellbeing of the population.
Programme Objectives
Objective(s)
The specific objectives of the programme are to: (i) equip students with the knowledge and skills to conduct nutritional assessments, monitor and evaluate nutritional outcomes using evidence- based approaches (ii) train students to develop and implement interventions to prevent nutritional problems in the community-level (iii) train students who will promote ethical behaviour and adherence to standards of the Nutrition professional practice and codes of conduct at all times. (iv) develop the entrepreneurial and innovation competencies of students to work in the food and beverage industry
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics is one of the six academic departments within the School of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast. It is situated on the ground floor of the C. A. Ackah Lecture Complex at the University’s North Campus. The Department was established in 2016 to advance training and research in the field of nutrition and dietetics. In December,2023, the Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Dietetics programme received its first official accreditation, with an initial intake of 84 students, marking a major milestone in its growth and development. Since then, the programme has steadily expanded, offering students high-quality training grounded in both theory and practical experience. From its inception, the Department has enrolled and trained cohorts of students who are now contributing as skilled professionals to healthcare delivery and dietetics-related services in Ghana and beyond. To date, the programme has successfully graduated over 84 students, thereby strengthening the capacity of the health sector with competent Nutritionists committed to promoting health and nutrition.
Entry Requirements
No requirements listed
Entry requirements are not currently available for this programme.
Admission Cut-Off Points
Minimum aggregate scores required for admission to this programme.
| Category | 2025/2026 |
|---|---|
| POST-WASSCE (2025) | 15 |
| AWAITING (2024) | 14 |
Cut-off points may vary by year based on applicant pool performance.
Semester-by-Semester Schedule
View the course schedule for each semester of this programme.
No course schedule available for this programme.
Programme Composition
Components of the programme
Graduation Requirements
No requirements listed
Graduation requirements are not currently available for this programme.
Employment Prospects of Graduates
No information listed
Employment prospects are not currently available for this programme.
About the Department
DND
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Department
Leadership
Programme Staff
8 members of teaching staff
Prof. (Mrs.) Christiana Naa Atsreh Nsiah-Asamoah
Associate Professor
Dr. Kasim Abdulai
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Jessica Ayensu
Senior Lecturer
Prof. Moses Kwashie Klevor
Associate Professor
Mr. Awal Mohammed Seidu
Assistant Lecturer
Dr. Gifty Williams
Lecturer
Dr. Nana Ama Frimpomaa Agyapong
Lecturer
Dr. Aliyu Tijani Jibril
Lecturer
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