Public Health (Nutrition)
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Program Description
Public Health (Nutrition) trains you to improve the health of individuals and communities through food, diet, and health promotion. You will study human anatomy, biochemistry, community nutrition, food science, epidemiology, health promotion, and basic laboratory methods. The program combines classroom learning with hands-on practice in anthropometric measurement, dietary assessment, counseling, and community outreach. Graduates can work as public health officers, nutritionists in hospitals and schools, healthcare administrators, or join programmes in disease prevention and health promotion. This pathway opens practical, in-demand roles across hospitals, clinics, NGOs, government health services, and school feeding programmes. If you enjoy science, community work, and helping people stay healthy, this program is a strong, rewarding choice.
Aims & Objectives
Develop competence in anthropometric and biochemical assessment, completing at least 20 supervised nutrition status measurements in clinical or community settings.
Master dietary assessment and counselling skills by designing and delivering at least 10 individualized or group nutrition education plans.
Understand public health principles and disease prevention, and participate in at least 2 community nutrition or health promotion campaigns.
Create and manage basic health and nutrition data using Microsoft Excel or Epi Info, producing at least 3 simple reports to inform interventions.
Why Choose This Program?
Strong job demand
There is steady need for nutrition professionals in hospitals, public health services, schools, NGOs, and development projects across Ghana.
Hands-on, practical training
Coursework includes real community fieldwork, laboratory practice, and counselling sessions that prepare you for workplace duties.
Positive community impact
You will work on disease prevention, child growth monitoring, and school feeding programmes that directly improve lives.
Pathway to further study
This program provides a foundation for advanced study in public health, dietetics, or health administration, and links to internships with health agencies.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Use weighing scales, stadiometers, mid upper arm circumference tapes, and skinfold calipers to measure and interpret growth and nutritional status.
Conduct 24 hour recalls, food frequency questionnaires, and create culturally appropriate meal plans for individuals and groups.
Collect, enter, and analyse nutrition and health data using Microsoft Excel and Epi Info to produce simple reports and charts.
Design and implement education sessions, growth monitoring activities, and school or community-based nutrition programmes using standard public health methods.
Tools & Resources
Microsoft Excel
Epi Info
NutriSurvey
SPSS
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Heavy science content in anatomy and biochemistry
Balancing classroom work with field placements
Tips & Advice
Use regular study schedules, form study groups, and link theory to practical examples to improve retention.
Plan a weekly calendar, communicate with supervisors, and complete practical tasks early to avoid last minute pressure.
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