The University of Ghana Master of Sciences in Dietetics degree is accredited by the following agencies;

1. Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)  (ACCREDITED)

       Email: info@gtec.edu.gh

      Phone: +233243077406

      htttps: //gtec.edu.gh/

2.   Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) (ACCREDITED)

     Accreditation by AHPC enables graduates to be eligible to take the licensure exam to practice in Ghana.

     AHPC can be contacted by:

     Address: P. O Box KB 983 Korle- Bu, Accra

     The Secretariat of the Council is located at the Biomedical Engineering Unit Bui, Korle-Bu, Accra   

     Phone: (+233)302690735                                                                                                                            

     Email: registrar@ahpc.gov.gh 

3.   The University of Ghana Department of Dietetics has applied to the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and           Dietetics (ACEND®) to open an ACEND accredited Foreign Dietitian Education (FDE) program in Fall 2025. Our eligibility application was accepted by ACEND, and we are in the pre-candidacy process for our proposed program. The program is not accepting applications at this time for an ACEND-accredited program but will do so upon successful completion of the candidacy for accreditation process to achieve ACEND accreditation. For more information about the ACEND accreditation standards visit 2022 ACEND Accreditation Standards. 

Contact Prof. Matilda Asante for more information.

Email: masante@ug.edu.gh 

Mission

To provide advanced knowledge in nutrition and skills in dietetics, to successfully prepare competent graduates for entry-level practice as registered dietitians in the nation.

Goals

Goal #1: The graduates of the program will obtain quality education for entry into the workforce in nutrition and dietetics.  
Goal #2: Graduates of the program will obtain supervised practice opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and beliefs to be successful in the workforce in nutrition and dietetics. 
Goal #3: Graduates of the program will be prepared for mentoring and leadership roles in nutrition and dietetics.
Goal #4:  Graduates of the program will be equipped to apply and conduct research in nutrition and dietetics.

 Objectives

• At least 80% of students complete program requirements within 3 years (150% of planned program length).
• Of graduates who seek employment, at least 50 percent are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation and mandatory government-required service year.
• At least 80 percent of program graduates take the country’s dietitian credentialing exam within 12 months of program completion and government-required service year.
• The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the country’s dietitian credentialing exam is at least 80%.
• 80% of employers surveyed will rate the program graduates as “good” or “excellent” in preparation for entry level practice in nutrition or dietetics related field.
   

Outcomes of the program will be provided upon request.

Completing an MSc degree in dietetics qualifies one to become a registered dietitian. The process involves completing at least 1200 hours of supervised practice in addition to undertaking required course work. Additionally, one must undertake a nationally mandatory one-year supervised internship after which they must pass a licensure examination organized by the regulatory body (Allied Health Professions Council ( AHPC)

Fees- School fees are subject to change. Students can follow this link to access current fee schedule (https://www.ug.edu.gh/aad/sites/academic.ug.edu.gh/files/2024-09/2024-25%20COLLEGES%20OF%20HEALTH%20SCIENCES.pdf)
Textbooks – Estimated 5,000 cedis (This is subject to inflation)
Medical examination- 500 cedis (Students who do not undergo medical examination will not be allowed to register for the course. Fee is subject to change) 
Medical Care- Students of the University of Ghana are entitled to free medical care from The University of Ghana Health Services.
Medical insurance-  Students are encouraged to have a Health Insurance .
Transportation to supervised practice sites will be covered by students themselves.
Hostels/Accommodation: Students can apply for university hostel accommodation at a fee. Fees for specific hostels can be found here- https://www.ug.edu.gh/aad/schedule-fees
Additional costs: Students will be required to purchase lab coat for clinical rotation (Supervised practice) and food service practical. International students can access the following link for cost related to immigration issues https://ipo.ug.edu.gh/admissions.
 

Admission requirements
A good first degree, at least a second-class lower division in any related science course including Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Science, Home science, Biochemistry and Biological Sciences. Short-listed applicants are interviewed before selection. 
Application guidelines
Applicants should click on this link to follow guidelines for application into the program. 
https://sgs.ug.edu.gh/how-to-apply 

Academic calendar can be accessed via this link https://www.ug.edu.gh/academics/calendar  Students should also contact the school for detailed schedule as pertains to this program.

Candidates shall qualify for graduation and be awarded a Master of Science degree in Dietetics if they have satisfied all the requirements for graduation: 
1.    He/ she has fulfilled all General University and faculty/departmental requirements.
2.    Obtained passes in all courses and subjects
3.    Has accumulated the minimum number of 74 credits at the end of the 4th semester.
4.    Has fulfilled any additional requirements for graduation i.e 1200 hours of clinical supervised practice
5.    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. 
A student’s performance in a course shall be graded as follows:
Grade    Numerical Marks  (%)    Interpretation    Grade Point
A       80 -100             Excellent    4.00
B+     70 – 79             Very Good    3.50
B       60 – 69             Good    2.50
C       50 – 59             Pass    2.00
D       30 – 49             Fail    1.50
F        0 – 29               Fail    1.00
Z                                Disqualification    
I                                 Incomplete with justification    
Y                               Continuing    
X                               Incomplete without justification    

A student’s performance in a dissertation/thesis shall be graded as follows:  
Grade    Numerical Mark (%)    Interpretation
A      80 -100    Excellent
B+   70 -79       Very Good
B      60 - 69      Good
C      50 - 59      Referred
D      0 - 49        Fail
 

Students can apply for scholarships and government loans as and when they are available and announced on the University website. Students can apply for scholarships as and when they are available. The following are links to some of the scholarship awarding institutions;  GetFund -https://scholarships.getfund.gov.gh/auth/login

                           Scholarship Secretariat- https://scholarships.gov.gh

The Master of Science (MSc) program is offered on a full-time basis only and does not cover distance learning modes.

The program does not grant credit for prior learning.

The program will ensure that students are placed at hospitals/facilities for supervised clinical practice.

Supervised practice is done during and in-between semesters (Vacation). Which means that students have little time for holidays sometimes not more than 2 weeks. Students will undertake 6 main rotations listed in the table below.

YEAR 1, SEMESTER I

                                              DIET 600A: Professional Practice Placement (4 weeks x 8hrs: 160hrs) 3 credits

YEAR 1, SEMESTER II

                                         DIET 600B: Professional Practice Placement (6 weeks *8hrs: 240hours)

YEAR 2, SEMESTER I

                                    600 C: Professional Practice Placement (6 weeks *8hrs: 240 hours)

YEAR 2, SEMESTER II

                                           Simulation Workshop – Additional 6 hours

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.

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/202407/Information%20and%20Communication%20Technology%20Policy%20.pdf
 

Regulations guarding graduate studies can be accessed from here https://sbahs.ug.edu.gh/sites/sbahs.ug.edu.gh/files/2026-01/MSc%20Department%20handbook_0.pdf

The handbook of MSc dietetics can be accessed here"