Bachelor of Science (Nutrition & Health)

Program Description

Bachelor of Science (Nutrition & Health) is a single major programme which offers two distinct pathways; Nutrition and Health and a limited opportunity to mix the two. This course investigates the scientific aspects of food science and nutrition and the wider implications of diet on our health and wellbeing. The politics of food in society, involving manufacturers, retailers, consumers and health professionals, are complex and continually evolving. The programme provides a balance of scientific and socio-economic studies of diet, nutrition and related health aspects. Its breadth leads to an appreciation of the key positions of food in society, health and well-being, as well as in the manufacture, marketing and retailing of foods, and a knowledge of the appropriate law and regulations. At the interface between nutrition and health, graduates will be key in the development of new healthy eating trends, advice on proper food choices to individuals or communities, maintain good health, prevent malnutrition or manage therapeutic diet.

Programme Educational Objectives:

Graduates will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the field of public health.Graduates will identify the health problems and needs of a defined population. Graduates will be able to demonstrate leadership qualities by communicating effectively in an interdisciplinary environment, either individually or in a group. Understand the social ecological approach to health promotion and disease prevention. Graduates will discuss key elements of the policy processes and apply them to overcome public health related issues.

Programme Outcomes:

On successful completion of this programme, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and skills acquired through programmes to practice the profession of public health.

Plan, implement and evaluate programs to address identified public health needs in cooperation with community members

Describe how societal, organizational, and individual factors influence public health.

Assure conditions that protect and promote the health of population

Implement a public health program that reflects communication, leadership and advocacy skills.

Describe the ethical and legal bases for public health services.

Apply appropriate methods to assess the risk of communicable and non-communicable diseases in the diverse community.

Use ethical standards for achieving organizational and community health goals.

Recognize the current and emerging public health issues on local, state, national and global levels.

Recognize the need to engage in lifelong learning through continuous education and research.

Programme Highlights

Distinctive academic curriculum, qualified and competent faculty members, transfer of knowledge through scholarly activities, interdisciplinary project based learning, collaboration with renowned organizations, exceptional computing facilities, industry interaction and internships will provide the best platform to learn aspects of Public Health. Some of the major areas that will be covered include Introduction to Health Policy & Management, Fundamentals of Epidemiology, Strategic Planning and Marketing, Health Law and Ethics and Health Policy and Healthcare Financial Management.