Background and Objectives
This advanced programme is designed for professionals seeking a deeper understanding of clinical, biochemical, and public health aspects of nutrition. With chronic diseases and lifestyle disorders on the rise, the demand for expert dietitians and nutritionists is higher than ever.
The programme aims to:
- Equip students with advanced knowledge in nutritional sciences.
- Provide hands-on training in clinical dietetics, food microbiology, and public health.
- Enable the design and management of individualized and population-based nutrition interventions.
Programme Structure
This programme involves modules like Human Anatomy & Advanced Nutrition, Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements, Therapeutic & Clinical Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Nutritional Biochemistry, Disease-Nutrition Relationship, Research Methods and Statistics, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Bariatric Nutrition, Paediatric and Geriatric Nutrition, Food Allergies and Management, Public Health Nutrition, Practitioner Case Studies and Lab Demonstrations and Instrument Handling
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme, Afro-Brit graduates will be able to:
- Analyze complex nutritional problems using scientific tools.
- Develop advanced dietary interventions for chronic diseases.
- Integrate nutritional science into clinical practice.
- Lead research and innovation in food and health systems.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this programme, applicants must be holders of Bachelor’s degree or final-year students in relevant disciplines (Nutrition, Public Health, Food Science, Medicine, etc.). also, holders of Afro-Brit Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics are also eligible.
Duration and Cost
This programme is designed for nine (09) months and will cost 300,000FCFA. In addition, students will pay 20,000FCFA for registration.
Career Prospects
Graduates from this programme can move on to becomes Senior Clinical Dietitians, Public Health Nutrition Advisors, Research Analysts in Food/Nutritional Science, University or Academic tutors and Policy Advocates for Nutrition-Based Interventions