B.Sc. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Comprehensive preparation for clinical, community and public-health nutrition practice.
This programme page uses placeholder text, fees and staff details, and will be finalised before publish.
Overview
This is placeholder text. The programme prepares nutritionists and dietitians to assess, plan and deliver nutrition care across clinical, community and policy settings.
Learners rotate through Mulago National Referral Hospital, community health facilities and district nutrition programmes as part of a competency-based practicum.
Programme objectives
- Apply nutrition science across the life course.
- Deliver medical nutrition therapy in clinical settings.
- Design and evaluate community and public-health nutrition programmes.
- Uphold professional ethics and evidence-based practice.
Curriculum & course breakdown
4 study blocks · 56 credit units in total (placeholder).
| Code | Course | CU |
|---|---|---|
| HND101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| HND102 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| HND103 | Introduction to Nutrition | 3 |
| HND104 | Communication Skills | 4 |
| Code | Course | CU |
|---|---|---|
| HND201 | Nutritional Biochemistry | 4 |
| HND202 | Food Science | 3 |
| HND203 | Nutrition Through the Life Cycle | 3 |
| HND204 | Epidemiology | 4 |
| Code | Course | CU |
|---|---|---|
| HND301 | Medical Nutrition Therapy | 4 |
| HND302 | Community Nutrition | 3 |
| HND303 | Clinical Rotations I | 3 |
| HND304 | Research Methods | 4 |
| Code | Course | CU |
|---|---|---|
| HND401 | Advanced Dietetics | 4 |
| HND402 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| HND403 | Clinical Rotations II | 3 |
| HND404 | Research Project | 4 |
Who teaches this programme
Teaching is led by academic staff from the Department of Human Nutrition & Dietetics (placeholder listing).
Fees & funding
| Tuition (Ugandan students)(Placeholder figure) | UGX 1,500,000 / semester |
| Tuition (international students)(Placeholder figure) | USD 1,200 / semester |
| Functional fees | UGX 350,000 / year |
| Laboratory & field practicals | UGX 250,000 / year |
Placeholder figures. Confirm against the current Makerere University fees structure before payment. Government sponsorship, bursaries and staggered payment plans may apply.
Entry requirements
- UACE with two principal passes including Biology and Chemistry.
- Diploma holders in nutrition, nursing or allied health with credit.
- Fitness for clinical practice.
How to apply
Placeholder guidance. Applications are submitted through the Makerere University online admissions portal. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview.
- Applications open
- 1 February
- Application deadline
- 31 May
- Admission letters
- July
- Semester begins
- August