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Food Nutrition and Home Science
University of Port Harcourt
Program Status: OPEN
Bachelors (B.Sc) - Full time
Fees: ₦226,650
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Program Summary

Food Nutrition and Home Science is an interdisciplinary course that focuses on the scientific understanding of food, nutrition, health, and the management of home and family resources. It combines elements of biology, chemistry, and social sciences to explore how food affects human health and how lifestyle choices can impact overall well-being. The course covers topics such as the nutritional value of different foods, dietary requirements for various age groups, food safety and hygiene, meal planning, and the preparation of balanced diets. It also includes aspects of home management, child development, textiles, and consumer education, aiming to equip students with practical skills for daily life. By studying this course, individuals gain knowledge about maintaining a healthy lifestyle, making informed food choices, and efficiently managing household responsibilities. The discipline prepares students for careers in nutrition, dietetics, health education, food service management, and related fields.

Requirements

UTME REQUIREMENTS ; English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and any other Science subject. DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ; Direct Entry Requirements To apply for direct entry admission, you must have: -5 credit passes in SSCE/GCE O’ Level/NECO/NABTEB in at least 5 subjects obtained at not more than 2 sittings. The subjects must include: -English Language -Mathematics -Any other 3 relevant subjects to your proposed course of study -Relevant ND/NCE/JUPEB/IJMB with a minimum of Lower Credit -Minimum UTME score of 180 Some programmes may require you obtain the ND, NCE, JUPEB or IJMB in a related discipline.

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Application fee: ₦10,000

Deadline: 2024-09-19


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