M.Sc. in Applied Human Nutrition
Applied training for nutrition practice, programming and policy.
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Overview
This is placeholder text. The programme trains nutrition professionals to design, implement and evaluate nutrition interventions and policies in resource-constrained settings.
It integrates public health nutrition, food systems and programme management, with a supervised research project.
Programme objectives
- Assess nutrition problems using contemporary methods.
- Design evidence-based nutrition programmes and policies.
- Evaluate nutrition interventions at scale.
Curriculum & course breakdown
3 study blocks · 32 credit units in total (placeholder).
| Code | Course | CU |
|---|---|---|
| AHN101 | Advanced Human Nutrition | 4 |
| AHN102 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| AHN103 | Research Methods | 3 |
| AHN104 | Biostatistics | 4 |
| Code | Course | CU |
|---|---|---|
| AHN201 | Nutrition Programming | 4 |
| AHN202 | Food Systems & Policy | 3 |
| AHN203 | Monitoring & Evaluation | 3 |
| AHN204 | Elective | 4 |
| Code | Course | CU |
|---|---|---|
| AHN301 | Research Dissertation | 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 3,200,000 / semester |
| Tuition (international students)(Placeholder figure) | USD 2,400 / semester |
| Research & supervision | UGX 800,000 / year |
| Functional fees | UGX 450,000 / year |
Placeholder figures. Confirm against the current Makerere University fees structure before payment. Government sponsorship, bursaries and staggered payment plans may apply.
Entry requirements
- Honours degree in Human Nutrition, Food Science, Public Health, Medicine, Agriculture or related.
- Working experience in nutrition or health is an advantage.
How to apply
Placeholder guidance. Postgraduate applications go through the Makerere Directorate of Research and Graduate Training, and require a concept note plus two academic references.
- Applications open
- 1 February
- Application deadline
- 30 June
- Interviews / concept review
- July
- Programme begins
- August
Career pathways
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