Nutrition is the most evolving course in Nigeria today. That formed motivation to highlight the best Nigerian universities to study Nutrition and Dietetics.
Nigerians are becoming more and more aware of the tremendous impact of nutrition on health. They are becoming fast aware that nutrition is a cheap way to maintain sound mind and health.
That’s not all.
The rate at which people are seeking nutritional advice and embracing nutritional supplements is alarming. These and many more are the reasons experts are needed in the field.
But there can’t be Nutrition expert unless they’ve been well trained.
After much research comes this piece – top 10 universities to study Nutrition and Dietetics in Nigeria.
The schools on this list are not all the universities offering nutrition and dietetics in Nigeria. They are simply the best unis to study.
So here we go.
Fine the best Nigerian universities for Nutrition and Dietetics below.
1. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Famously known as UNN, the university is the foremost university in Nigeria for Nutrition and Dietetics. Most Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist (RDN) in Nigeria today passed through this school.
As a complement to the soundness of Nutrition at UNN, the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) is also one of the few approved universities in Nigeria for Dietetics internship.
2. University of Ibadan, Ibadan
The study of Nutrition and Dietetics at UI is similar to studying medicine and surgery. From strict entry requirements to good facilities, UI is the second best university for Nutrition.
3. University of Calabar, Calabar
University of Calabar is one of the best universities in Nigeria for Nutrition and Dietetics. Started in 2010, Nutrition and Dietetics at UNICAL has been a revelation.
At UNIICAL, Nutrition and Dietetics is situated in the College of Medical Sciences. From sound lecturers to excellent facilities, the department has a lot to offer.
Depending on your long-term interests, enrolling for the Nutrition program in Unical will help prepare you for clinical practice in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
4. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
MOUAU is one of the most established universities in Nigeria for Nutrition. Though the course is domiciled in the faculty of Agriculture here, the curriculum prepares you for Nutrition practice.
5. Bayero University Kano
BUK is the best university for Nutrition in northern Nigeria by miles.
6. Afe Babalola University, Ado-ekiti
ABUAD is the best private university for Nutrition in Nigeria. The key components of the Nutrition and Dietetics program are what you will find at the university.
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