University · Akwa Ibom State
Admission requirements for Human Nutrition And Dietetics at University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Akwa Ibom State.
Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
Human Nutrition and Dietetics is a four-year undergraduate programme that equips students with the scientific knowledge and practical skills needed to understand how food and nutrients affect human health and disease. Students study core subjects including biochemistry, food science, clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and medical dietetics, gaining hands-on experience through hospital and community postings. Graduates are trained to assess nutritional needs, design therapeutic meal plans, and promote healthy eating across populations. Career opportunities in Nigeria include working as clinical dietitians in hospitals, public health nutritionists in government agencies, nutrition consultants in the food industry, and researchers in academic institutions. The Nutrition Society of Nigeria and the Allied Health Professions Council of Nigeria provide professional regulation and membership for qualified practitioners.