MSc. Dietetics
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About
The MS program will prepare graduates for professional dietetic practice through advanced education, supervised experiences, leadership training, and research skills development, enabling entry into registered dietitian roles.
Programme Highlights
Becoming Registered Dietician
To become a registered dietitian, one must successfully graduate with an MSc degree in dietetics. An MSc degree in dietetics implies that one has completed at least 1200 hours of clinical supervised practice during the program. Additionally, one must undertake a one-year supervised internship after which they must pass a licensure examination to qualify as registered dietitian.
Clinical Rotation/Supervised Practice
The program will ensure that students are placed at hospitals/facilities for supervised clinical practice.
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements
A good first degree, at least a second-class lower division in any related science course including Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Science, Home science, Biochemistry and Biological Sciences. Short-listed applicants are interviewed before selection.
Application guidelines
Applicants should click on this link to follow guidelines for admission into the program.
Cost & Expenses
Fees- School fees are subject to change. Students can follow this link to access current fee schedule.
Textbooks – Estimated 5,000 cedis
Medical examination- 500 cedis to be paid before enrolment (Students who do not undergo medical examination will not be allowed to register for the course. Fee is subject to change)
Medical Care- The University of Ghana Health Services provides free medical care to all students and faculty.
Medical insurance- Students are encouraged to register on the National Health Insurance.
Transportation and transport to supervised practice sites (clinical rotations) will be covered by students themselves.
Scholarships and financial support
Students can apply for scholarships and government loans as and when they are available.