Bachelor of Health and Nutrition
About This Programme
This programme focuses on the connection between food, nutrition, and health. At The Unity University, students learn about diet planning, malnutrition prevention, and nutrition education, gaining the tools to help people eat well at every stage of life.
Students study how the body uses nutrients, how malnutrition develops, and how to design diets suited to different needs, from infants to the elderly. Community-based learning helps students understand the real barriers families face in accessing good nutrition. Graduates help individuals and communities eat well and stay healthy, often working alongside health and development programmes.
What You Will Learn
- Assess nutritional status and needs
- Plan balanced diets for different groups
- Identify and prevent malnutrition
- Educate communities on healthy eating
- Support nutrition programmes in health facilities
- Understand the link between nutrition and common diseases
- Design nutrition education materials for communities
Career Opportunities
- Nutrition Officer – runs nutrition programmes for a health facility or NGO
- Dietetic Assistant – supports diet planning for patients
- Community Nutrition Educator – teaches healthy eating practices in communities
- Nutrition Programme Coordinator – manages nutrition projects and activities
- Health and Wellness Consultant – advises individuals or organisations on healthy living
- Maternal Nutrition Officer – supports nutrition for pregnant and nursing mothers
- Food Aid Programme Officer – coordinates nutrition support in emergency settings