Nutrition and Dietetics

The bachelor’s degree program in Nutrition and Dietetics equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a diverse range of health-related professions. Graduates of this program are trained to work in food service companies, where they can provide dietary guidance and support to both individuals and larger groups. Additionally, the program prepares students to take on leadership roles in future nutrition research, either in specialized research centres or within the food industry. The comprehensive curriculum ensures that graduates are well-equipped to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the communities they serve, whether through direct client care, the development of innovative nutritional interventions, or the advancement of scientific understanding in the field of nutrition.

Career Paths

Community food and health in the context of catering and food services in public institutions.

Food and health in such contexts as community, hospital and geriatric care, and dietary regimes in illness.

The food industry: consultancy, design and promotion of food products.

Public administration: health promotion and prevention campaigning.

Consumer advice organization.

Education in food and nutrition.

Publishing and the mass media.

Research.

Requirement for admission

Undergraduate Programme

The minimum admission requirements for undergraduate programs at Colegio Real University include the following:

100 Level

A candidate shall possess the SSCE/NECO/GCE or equivalent with credit passes in five subjects in not more than two sittings including English and Mathematics. A candidate shall, in addition, have an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME);

200 Level (Direct Entry)

A pass at Lower Credit/Merit level in relevant National Diploma programme or equivalent NCE (JUPEP & IJEMB) in addition to meeting the Ordinary Level requirements for admission into undergraduate programmes.
Two “A” Level passes in relevant subjects with SSCE/NECO/GCE “O” Level credit passes in 5 subjects obtained in not more than two sittings.
Three “A” Level passes in relevant subjects with SSCE/NECO/GCE “O” Level credit passes in 3 subjects obtained in not more than two sittings.
In all cases, an “O” Level credit in English Language and Mathematics shall be required. In addition, admission into undergraduate degree programmes of the University is based on the faculty and departmental requirements stated below