HND IN Nutrition and Dietetics
Nourish. Prevent. Thrive.
Promote health through nutrition science, diet therapy and community nutrition education.
Program Overview
The HND in Nutrition and Dietetics equips you to improve health through food. You'll learn nutritional science, diet therapy, public health nutrition and counselling, helping individuals and communities eat well and prevent disease.
Why Choose Nutrition and Dietetics?
Promote healthy eating
Prevent nutrition-related disease
Educate communities
Support clinical care
School of Allied Health Sciences
What You'll Learn
A balanced curriculum combining theory, hands-on training and real-world application.
Nutritional Science
- •Macronutrients
- •Micronutrients
- •Metabolism
Diet Therapy
- •Therapeutic diets
- •Assessment
- •Planning
Community Nutrition
- •Programs
- •Education
- •Outreach
Food Science
- •Composition
- •Safety
- •Processing
Maternal & Child Nutrition
- •Growth
- •Infant feeding
- •Antenatal
Professional Practice
- •Ethics
- •Counselling
- •Communication
Hands-On Learning for Real-World Impact
Gain practical experience through fieldwork, lab training and industry placements.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue diverse and rewarding careers in both the public and private sectors, locally and internationally.
The Allied Health Team
The School of Allied Health Sciences prepares compassionate, skilled professionals for careers that support and improve healthcare delivery. By integrating academic knowledge with practical training, the school equips students to contribute effectively to the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
Prof. Robinson Enow Mbu
Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Medical Education | Obstetrician-Gynaecologist
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Dr. Aloysius Mbako
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, MD, MSc, FRCSI | Advisory Board
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Prof. Elroy Patrick Weledji
Professor of Surgery, University of Buea | Advisory Board
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Prof. Peter Memiah
Professor of Global Health, University of Maryland | Advisory Board
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Dr. Solomon Agbor
Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Professionalisation, Evaluation & Internal Control
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Dr. Susan O. Ayuk-Okata
PharmD, RPh, RN — Oncology Infusion Pharmacist & Academic Adviser | Advisory Board
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Dr. Ndakor Enow
Physician — Psychiatry Resident & Chief Medical Resident | Advisory Board
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Dr. Chesie Voma-Awu
Clinical Laboratory Director, Lab2Doctors | Advisory Board
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Dr. Juliet Enow
Public Health Specialist & Senior Project Manager | Advisory Board
View ProfileNourish Communities, Prevent Disease
Build the nutrition and counselling skills to help people eat well and live healthier lives.