Forge a career in advanced nutrition. This programme provides the specialised knowledge and skills to lead healthcare teams and improve health outcomes through nutritional interventions.
Programme Overview
The University of the Southern Caribbean’s Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics provides comprehensive training in medical nutrition therapy, public health nutrition, and food systems management. This 4-year programme combines scientific coursework with practical practicum experiences, preparing graduates to improve health outcomes through nutritional interventions.
Programme Details
- Campuses: Main Campus, Barbados
- Degree Components:
- General Education: 43 credits
- Core Requirements: 27 credits
- Cognate: 22 credits
- Practicum: 12 credits
- Emphasis Requirements: 35 credits
- GATE Approved: No
- Programme Delivery: Face-to-face / Blended
- Programme Duration: 4 years
- Total Credits: 139
Admission Requirements
- Five O’Level passes (including English Language)
What you'll learn
Students master nutritional assessment and therapeutic diet development. The curriculum covers human metabolism, medical nutrition therapy, and food service systems. Graduates develop competencies in clinical, community, and management applications of dietetics.
How this Programme Helps You
Graduates qualify for professional dietetics certification and diverse nutrition roles. The programme prepares students for clinical, public health, and food service careers. Practical affiliations provide hands-on experience in all dietetics practice areas.