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V U . Come Prepared to Learn, Leave Prepared to Succeed Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics (BHND) Introduction Dieteticians apply the science of nutrition in the maintenance of health in each of the life cycle stages as well as to the dietary management of various disease conditions. Our 4 year dietetics degree program equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to practice in any of the 3 key focus areas of the profession, i.e. Therapeutic Nutrition, Community Nutrition and Food Service Management. Career Opportunities Professional opening for graduates in Human Nutrition and Dietetics include the ministries of Health, Agriculture, Private and Government Hospitals, Hospices and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO’s) and other community service oriented organisations. Graduates of the programme can be deployed in the community as field nutritionists by government ministries or NGO’s. Entry Requirements Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or its equivalent with two principle passes in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology Diploma in Health Sciences from a recognized institution “At Victoria University you receive a dedicated support team. You have got the lecturers, you have got the tutors and there is an open door policy at University. You can walk into any office at any given time, you can engage the Lecturers, Heads of Department. Deans off aculties and even the Vice Chancellor is easily accessible. There is support through and through.” Rebbeca Suubi Uganda. Bachelor of Science Human Nutrition and Dietetics (BHND) 33 Victoria Towers, Plot 1 - 13 Jinja Road, Kampala, Uganda. Tel: +256 417 727 000
V U . Come Prepared to Learn, Leave Prepared to Succeed 4 Year Programme Year One • Introduction to Biochemistry • Principles of Nutritional Science • Human Anatomy & Physiology I • Introduction to Microbiology/ Cell and Molecular Biology • Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics • Biochemistry II (Metabolism) • Biostatistics • Advanced Anatomy and Physiology II • Practical Microbiology • Introduction to Computer Applications in Nutrition Year Two • Advanced Human Nutrition • Assessment of Nutritional Status • Food service systems management I • Food Composition and Analysis • Nutrition and Immunity • Nutrition Education and Behavior Change • Nutrition across the Lifespan • Principles of Diet Therapy/ Clinical • Nutrition I • Community Nutrition I • Food Chemistry • Recess • Foundations in Environmental Health Sciences • Nutrition Practice I • Internship Training in Community Nutrition • Internship Training in Food Service System Management Year Three • Nutrient-Drug Interactions • Introduction to Food Preparation • Macro-nutrient Metabolism • Principles of Food Production (Lab) • Food, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS • Micro-nutrient Metabolism • Nutraceuticals and Nutrigenomics • Methods in Nutrition Research Electives • Clinical Nutrition II • Community Nutrition II • Food Service Systems Year Four • Nutrition Research Project • Introduction to Communication and ExtensionMethods • Food and Nutrition Security • Nutrition in Emergencies • Nutrition Research Project • Human Nutrition and Dietetics seminars • Management in Nutrition • Ethics and Law in Health Care Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics victoria university kampala uganda @vukampala www.vu.ac.ug 34
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