Overview

Applied Human Nutrition programme from Makerere University introduces you to management of chronic diet related diseases resulting from over nutrition and nutritional imbalances is also an emerging challenge. Inadequate nutrition results in physical disability, increased vulnerability to diseases and ill health, diminished educational prospects, mental retardation, reduced economic contribution and early death.

All these, singly or in combination, hamper countries' overall national growth and development.

About the college

The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) of Makerere University, which offers the Applied Human Nutrition programme, is renowned for excellence in its numerous academic offerings, outstanding faculty and groundbreaking research. 16 Undergraduate programs, 18 Graduate programs, 5 Diploma programs and PhD in all fields; well stocked library, exceptional research facilities, internships; allow students to achieve their academic and career goals.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Nutritional Biochemistry
Applied Human Nutrition And The Life Cycle
Food Security And Human Rights
Nutrition In Health And Disease
Nutritional Epidemiology
Food And Nutrition Policy Program Planning And Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-28 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics Biochemistry

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The general entrance requirements for eligibility include the following qualifications: Biological sciences, Health sciences, social sciences and Humanities.

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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International

9090000 UGX/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9090000 UGX per year during 24 months.
National

5000000 UGX/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5000000 UGX per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Kampala

1463786 - 1961574 UGX /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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