Bsc. Community Nutrition
About this programme
A nutritionist is an expert who provides counseling to people regarding nutrition and a healthy diet. Most people confuse the term “nutritionist” with “dietitian”. Both profiles are different. Nutritionists only deal with individuals who are not suffering from any disease or health disorder. They help people to reach the next level of their fitness by improving their dietary choices. Although, most subjects are common for both BSc. Community Nutrition and Dietetics, students study subjects related to nutrition program planning and nutrition education in the final years of the course. The major working areas of nutritionists are fitness centers and gyms, where individuals are looking to improve their health with the help of quality diet recommendations. If you want to become a nutritionist, a BSc. in Nutrition from Klintaps College of Health and Allied Sciences can help you achieve the job of your dreams! After you graduate, either you can join an organization that requires the services of nutritionists or work as an independent nutritionist, as per your preferences. Our educational program equips you with the required skills and knowledge that will help kick-start your journey to becoming an established nutritionist. Our unique program and teaching methodology makes Klintaps, one of the best colleges offering a B.Sc. in Nutrition in Ghana. Aims of Our B.Sc. Nutrition Program The key objectives of Klintaps College in offering the B.Sc. in Community Nutrition educational program are geared at equipping the students with the following skills: • Conduct and monitor different programs related to nutrition intervention. • Prepares students for leadership and management roles with an emphasis on clinical practice, public health nutrition, the food and pharmaceutical sectors, food-service management, and food-systems management. • Effectively carry out surveys and assessments related to nutrition and reflect on meaningful data from the results. • Carry out in-depth research in nutrition and health according to the requirements of the respective organization. • Contribute to making policies and regulations to help people achieve optimal fitness and health. • Find out nutritional disorders in clients if any, and assist them in regulating their diet.
Entry requirements
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Applicants Applicant must obtain passes (A1- C6) i.e., have an aggregate of 36 or better in six subjects (3 core and 3 electives). The core subjects and minimum grades are: (C4, C5, and C6) or better in Mathematics, English Language, and Integrated Science. The elective subjects should include passes in 3 science subjects, i.e., Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) Applicants Applicant must obtain passes (A-D) i.e., have an aggregate of 24 or better in six subjects (3 core and 3 electives). The core subjects and minimum grades are grade D (6) or better in Mathematics, English Language, and Integrated Science. The elective subjects should include passes in 3 science subjects, i.e., Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Applicants Candidates should obtain three passes at the GCE Advanced Level or equivalent in Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, And Biology or Agricultural Science and a pass in General Paper (E or better). The candidates must in addition have 5 credits at the Ordinary Level Examination or equivalent including English Language, Mathematics, and either (I) Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agricultural Science or (II) General Science and any other subject. Mature Applicants Mature applicants must be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth. Mature applicants will be taken through an access course and must pass an entrance examination which will be coordinated by the mentoring institution and Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC). All successful applicants shall be admitted to Level 100. Diploma Holders Diploma holders in this category include other paramedics and nurses with State Registered Nurse (SRN), Registered Mental Nurse (RMN), Registered General Nurse (RGN), and Mental Health Nurses (MHN) Certificates. For Diploma in Radiologic Technology or other relevant scientific disciplines, you can be admitted to level 300 depending on the content of your transcript. Higher National Diploma (HND) or Degree Applicants Applicant must have graduated with a good HND certificate (i.e., at least 2nd Class Lower division). In addition, the applicant must have acquired a 2-year post-HND qualification working experience. In addition to the above, institutions under mentorship will follow their Mentor Institutions’ practice with regard to entry levels for HND applicants. Other Diploma qualifications from elsewhere assessed by NAB to be equivalent to HND may similarly be considered for admission. This category of applicants, when successful, may be admitted to Level 200. Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Applicants The applicant must have had credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) or Senior School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) or West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (WASSSCE). This category of applicants, when successful will be admitted into Level 200 of the medical imaging sciences degree programme. International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Applicants should have credit passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level subjects (including English and Mathematics) and three (3) passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced Level. International Baccalaureate (IB) Applicants should have a minimum of grade 5 at the Higher Level in three (3) subjects relevant to the programme. Applicants should, in addition, have a minimum of grade 4 in English/Literature and Mathematics (SL). Foreign Students Foreign students may be admitted on the basis of a qualification from their home country for which the National Accreditation Board shall determine equivalence. Evidence of proficiency in the English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries. Other Entry Requirements Applicants with qualifications/certificates other than those already listed above will be referred to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for the determination of equivalences. Upon the recommendation from the Commission, the applicant’s eligibility for admission into Klintaps College of Health and Allied Sciences will be determined.
Career prospects
After graduating with a B.Sc. Community Nutrition degree, job opportunities are abundant in multiple fields. Below are the common domains where students can start working as a nutritionist. Ghana Health Service Ministry of Health Research Institutions Public Corporations and Companies Private Health Institutions NGOs and Donor Groups