Overview

At Human Nutrition and Dietetics from The University of the West Indies is designed to expose students to the transdisciplinary field of Human Ecology with opportunities to specialize in selected areas at the Postgraduate Levels.

Students at Human Nutrition and Dietetics from The University of the West Indies will:

become human resources needed for our Region to attain food and nutrition security.

get relevant research and wide range of undergraduate offerings in agriculture, agribusiness, food and nutrition, geography and related areas, the FFA is poised to make a significant contribution.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

Systems Management

Organisation and Management

Physiology in Health and Disease

Principles Of Dietetics

Principles of Marketing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

Credits

109 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

82

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

2 CAPE subjects (Units I & II) or ‘A’ Level equivalent, and have passes in CSEC Chemistry and at least one of the following: Biology, Human & Social Biology and Integrated Science OR

Certificate in Human Ecology OR

An approved Associate Degree with a minimum GPA of at least 2.5

Undergraduate Confirmation Receipt

Application Processing Fee Receipt

Birth Certificate

Marriage Certificate (where applicable)

Legal Affidavit or Deed Poll if present name is different from that on the Birth Certificate

Academic Certificates [GCE, CAPE (CXC), CSEC (CXC).

Professional Certificate/Diploma

Official transcripts sent directly from awarding institutions

Autobiographical Statement

English Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

10536 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 290 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

1853 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 51 USD per credit during 36 months.

National students - Campus Contributing Countries - TT$350 per credit

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.