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Nutrition and Food Science

Official University of Ghana programme record for Nutrition and Food Science (BSc). Course evidence: Students take General Biological Science in Level 100. Electives listed but specific requirements may vary. Programme confirmation source: IPO inventory. Course structure source: University of Ghana College of Basic and Applied Sciences Handbook (2017 handbook edition).

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University of Ghana

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Bachelor of Science

Duration

4 years

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Record GHAD-60029Source publisher: University of GhanaSource published: 2026Last checked: 2 Sept 2026

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Programme identity and exact award: Bachelor of Science
Complete published curriculum sequence: 70 published course rows across the published duration. 161 published credits across all listed course rows.
Duration: 4 years

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Source publisher: University of Ghana

Source title: Nutrition and Food Science (BSc) — UG International Programmes Office

Source published: 2026

Last checked: 2 Sept 2026

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Source publisher: University of Ghana

Source title: University of Ghana College of Basic and Applied Sciences Handbook

Source published: 2017

Last checked: 2 Sept 2026

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Source title: Nutrition and Food Science (BSc) — UG International Programmes Office

Source published: 2026

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Complete published curriculum sequence: 70 published course rows across the published duration. 161 published credits across all listed course rows.

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Source publisher: University of Ghana

Source title: University of Ghana College of Basic and Applied Sciences Handbook

Source published: 2017

Last checked: 2 Sept 2026

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Programme pathway

General Biological Science

Level 100 · 13 courses+

Semester 1

UGRC 150

Critical Thinking and Practical Reasoning

3 credits

ABCS 101

Introductory Animal Biology

3 credits

CHEM 111

General Chemistry I

3 credits

PHYS 101

Practical Physics I

1 credit

PHYS 143

Mechanics and Thermal Physics

3 credits

MATH 101

General Mathematics

3 credits

Semester 2

URGC 110

Academic Writing I

3 credits

UGRC 131-136

Understanding Human Society

3 credits

BOTN 104

Growth of Flowering Plants

3 credits

CHEM 112

General Chemistry II

3 credits

CHEM 110

Practical Chemistry

1 credit

PHYS 102

Practical Physics II

1 credit

PHYS 144

Electricity and Magnetism

3 credits

Programme pathway

Combined Major

Level 200 · 12 courses+

Semester 1

UGRC 210

Academic Writing II

3 credits

FOSC 201

Fundamentals of Food Science and Technology

2 credits

NUTN 201

Introductory Human Nutrition

2 credits

BCMB 201

Structure and Function of Biomolecules

3 credits

CHEM 213

Physical Chemistry I

2 credits

CHEM 233

Organic Chemistry I

2 credits

CHEM 271

Analytical Chemistry I

2 credits

Semester 2

UGRC 220

Introduction to African Studies

3 credits

FOSC 202

General Microbiology (Theory and Lab)

3 credits

FOSC 206

Physic Unit Operations in Food Processing I

3 credits

NUTN 202

History of Nutrition and Concepts in Nutrition

2 credits

CHEM 234

Organic Chemistry II

2 credits

Level 300 · 11 courses+

Semester 1

NUTN 301

Nutrients and their Metabolism I

2 credits

NUTN 303

Nutritional Physiology (Theory and Practicals)

3 credits

FOSC 301

Food Chemistry I

2 credits

FOSC 303

Food Microbiology and Safety (Theory and Lab)

3 credits

FOSC 305

Biometry

2 credits

BCMB 301

Intermediary Metabolism

3 credits

Semester 2

NUTN 302

Nutrients and their Metabolism II

2 credits

NUTN 304

Food Analysis

1 credit

FOSC 302

Food Chemistry II

2 credits

FOSC 304

Unit Operations in Food Processing II

3 credits

FOSC 306

Thermal Processing of Foods (Theory and Lab)

3 credits

Level 400 · 11 courses+

Semester 1

NUTN 401

Assessment of Nutrition Status I

2 credits

NUTN 403

Assessment of Nutrition Status II

2 credits

NUTN 407

Community Assessment I: Field Data Collection

2 credits

FOSC 401

Food Chemistry and Analysis Laboratory

3 credits

FOSC 405

Sensory Analysis of Foods

2 credits

FOSC 407

Food Additives and Chemical Toxicology

2 credits

Semester 2

FOSC/NUTN 410

Project Work

6 credits

FOSC 402

Food Processing Plant Operations and Sanitation

2 credits

FOSC 404

Food Quality Management, Laws and Regulations

3 credits

NUTN 404

Community Nutrition II: Field Data Analysis and Report Writing

2 credits

NUTN 402

Applied Nutrition and Food Policies

2 credits

Programme pathway

Combined Major Electives

Level 200 · 2 courses+

Semester 2

BCMB 202

Cell Biology

2 credits

BCMB 204

Enzymology

2 credits

Level 300 · 9 courses+

Semester 1

NUTN 305

Nutrition, Sustainable Livelihoods and Extension

2 credits

FOSC 307

Beverage and Sugar Processing Technology

2 credits

Semester 2

FOSC/NUTN 300

Internship

1 credit

NUTN/FOSC 310

Professional Development Seminar I

1 credit

FOSC 308

Post-harvest Science and Technology

2 credits

NUTN 308

Animal Experimentation

2 credits

NUTN 306

Methods in Nutrition Research I

2 credits

NUTN 312

Foods and Social Factors in Nutrition

2 credits

BCMB 306

Integration and Control of Metabolism

3 credits

Level 400 · 12 courses+

Semester 1

FOSC 403

Food packaging

2 credits

FOSC 409

Plant Products Processing Technology

3 credits

FOSC 411

Animal products Processing Technology

2 credits

FOSC 413

Food commodity Processing Laboratory

1 credit

NUTN 405

Nutrient Interrelationships and Needs (Theory & Practicals)

3 credits

NUTN 409

Methods in Nutrition Research II

2 credits

NUTN 411

Human Growth and Development

2 credits

Semester 2

FOSC/NUTN 412

Professional Development Seminar II

1 credit

FOSC 406

Principles of Food Product Development

2 credits

FOSC 408

Industrial Microbiology and Food Biotechnology

2 credits

NUTN 406

Diet and Disease

2 credits

NUTN 404

Nutrition of Vulnerable groups and in Emergency Situations

2 credits

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