Graduation and completion requirements
Candidates shall qualify for graduation and be awarded a Master of Science degree in Dietetics if they have satisfied all the requirements for graduation:
- He/ she has fulfilled all General University and faculty/departmental requirements.
- Obtained passes in all courses and subjects
- Has accumulated the minimum number of 74 credits at the end of the 4th semester.
- Has fulfilled any additional requirements for graduation i.e 1200 hours of clinical supervised practice
- Project Work: Has submitted the corrected version of project work.
Candidates shall qualify for graduation at a congregation if they have satisfied all the requirements for graduation by the end of the previous academic year. A candidate who could not fulfil all the requirements by the end of the previous academic year but does so in the first semester of the ensuing academic year shall be eligible for the next graduation.
Scholarships and financial support
Students can apply for scholarships and government loans as and when they are available.
Clinical Rotation/Supervised practice
The program will ensure that students are placed at hospitals/facilities for supervised clinical practice.
Credit transfer
A student who completes part of the coursework in another University may be admitted on the basis of credits transferred to the University of Ghana, provided:
- The contents of such programs are deemed comparable and satisfy the course requirements of the Department/program.
- The candidate shall take any additional courses as may be required by the Department and School.
- Such transfers may be considered only after admission of student into program.
The program will not accept transfer of credits from institutions that are not accredited and unverified online courses.
Program Structure
Retention and remediation
The University of Ghana and the Department of Dietetics are dedicated to supporting every student's academic success. To ensure students meet the program's educational standards, the University provides comprehensive resources and support services. The Head of Department, Academic advisor, faculty members and clinical preceptors work collaboratively to identify and assist students facing challenges, providing personalized guidance and support to foster academic excellence and timely program completion.
Students who receive unsatisfactory performance evaluations during or at the end of a semester will be mandated to confer with the Department Head and Course Advisor to discuss remediation strategies. Remediation plans may encompass a range of supportive measures, including counseling, additional assessments (tests, exercises, assignments), supplementary coursework and re-examinations.
To progress and graduate, students must successfully pass all required courses. This comprehensive support system ensures students receive targeted guidance to overcome academic challenges and achieve degree requirements.
Data Protection
Data protection of students and other activities are protected by the information and communication technology policy of the university. Students’ can access it through this link https://www.ug.edu.gh/pad/sites/pad/files/2024-07/Information%20and%20Communication%20Technology%20Policy%20.pdf