Program Overview:

Duration: 3 years

Mode: In-person and/or blended (some online lectures with practical sessions)

Entry Requirements:

5 credit passes in WAEC/NECO/NABTEB including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Economics

JAMB not required for admission into the diploma

Award: Diploma in Food and Nutrition Technology

Core Courses Include:

Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Food Chemistry and Biochemistry

Food Microbiology

Food Processing and Preservation

Public Health Nutrition

Food Quality Assurance

Community Nutrition

Nutrition Education and Communication

Entrepreneurship in Food and Nutrition

Career Opportunities:

Graduates can work as:

Food Technicians

Nutrition Assistants

Quality Control Officers

School or Community Nutrition Educators

Health and Wellness Consultants

Food Safety Officers

Further Studies: The Institute has partnerships with some universities, allowing diploma graduates to continue their studies at a higher level (e.g., BSc in Nutrition, Food Science, or Public Health).

Regulatory Information:

Registration may be required with relevant professional or regulatory bodies if you want to practice in specialized fields like dietetics or public health.

13. Health Assistant Medical

14. Occupational Health and Safety

15. Food Hygiene and Safety

16. Medical Social Work

17. Environmental Health Assistant

18. Community Nutrition

19. Health Services Administration

20. Social Care and Supportive Care

21. HIV/AIDS Education and Counselling

22. Community Development and Health

23. Biomedical Equipment Maintenance (Basic Level)

Food and Nutrition Technology

The Diploma in Food and Nutrition Technology is a 2 to 3-year program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed in the field of food science, human nutrition, and food processing technology. It prepares students for careers in food production, quality control, nutrition education, and public health.
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