This program focuses on improving nutritional health at the community level through education, research, and policy. It covers human nutrition, food security, public health, program planning, and behavior change communication. Students are trained to design, implement, and evaluate nutrition interventions targeting vulnerable populations in both rural and urban settings.
Students are expected to assess community nutrition needs, develop context-specific interventions, and influence policy and behavior for improved health outcomes. The program emphasizes research, advocacy, and participatory approaches to tackle malnutrition and promote well-being. Duration: 2 YEARS, PART-TIME ONLY.
Graduates can work in public health departments, NGOs, international development agencies, hospitals, schools, research institutions, and government ministries. They may serve as nutritionists, community health specialists, program managers, policy advisors, or researchers in food and nutrition security.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT/NUTRITION OR EQUIVALENT - 2ND CLASS
LOWER OR HIGHER FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION.
(IF 2ND CLASS LOWER, THEN 2 YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK
EXPERIENCE OR A RELEVANT POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
IS REQUIRED)