Study Mode:
Full time: 3 Years
Part time: 4 Years
Start Date:
September 2025
Administrative Unit:
Department of Agricultural
Economics and Extension
Email: daee@sta.uwi.edu
Phone: 1(868) 662 2002 ext. 82094
Programme Overview
The BSc Human Nutrition and Dietetics is a specialised programme that focuses on the science of nutrition and its impact on human health. This comprehensive programme combines coursework in biology, chemistry, physiology, and nutrition science to provide you with a strong foundation in understanding the role of diet in promoting health and preventing disease. You will learn about the principles of nutrition, food composition, metabolism, and the relationship between diet and various health conditions. This programme also emphasises communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to prepare you for careers in nutrition and human health.
PROGRAMME GOAL
This programme is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the role of nutrition in human health and well-being and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to assess, plan, and implement dietary interventions for individuals and communities.
GRADUATE CAREER PATHS
This programme is designed to equip graduates with the necessary competencies, skill sets and knowledge to begin a fulfilling career as a:
- Registered Dietician
- Dietary Technician / Aide
- Public Health Inspector
- Food and Nutrition Teacher
- Food Product Developer
- Public Health Nutritionist
- Food Service Supervisor
- Consultant
- Researcher
Programme Breakdown
The requirements for the BSc Human Nutrition and Dietetics are 94 credits of core courses plus 6 credits of electives from the approved list, as well as 6 credits of Foundation courses (FOUN 1101 OR FOUN 1301 AND FOUN 1105) AND a 3 credits Foreign Language requirement (Total credits 109).
CORE COURSES
LEVEL I – SEMESTER I
ACCT 1002 Introduction to Financial Accounting
AGBU 1005 Introduction to Microeconomics
AGRI 1003 Mathematics for Scientists
AGRI 1012 Microbiology
AGRI 0103 Agricultural Chemistry
HUEC 1003 Introduction to Nutrition
LEVEL I – SEMESTER 2
ACCT 1003 Introduction to Cost & Managerial Accounting
AGRI 1013 Introduction to Biochemistry
HUEC 1001 Food Science
HUEC 1004 Introduction to Foods & Meal Management
HUEC 1005 Introduction to Biostatistics
PSYC 1004 Introduction to Social Psychology
LEVEL II – SEMESTER 1
AGEX 3004 Communication Skills for Professionals
HUEC 2000 Biochemistry
HUEC 2001 Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology
HUEC 2004 Foodservice Systems Management (Equipment, Layout & Design)
HUEC 2014 Nutrition and Metabolism
MGMT 2008 Organisational Behaviour
LEVEL II – SEMESTER 2
HUEC 2002 Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
HUEC 2003 Foodservice Systems Management (Organisation and Management)
HUEC 2011 Physiology in Health and Disease
HUEC 2013 Principles of Dietetics
MKTG 2001 Principles of Marketing
LEVEL III – SEMESTER 1
HUEC 3001 Community Nutrition
HUEC 3004 Food Product Development
HUEC 3005 Medical Nutrition Therapy I
HUEC 3012* Research Project
HUEC 3014 Nutrition in Sports and Fitness
LEVEL III – SEMESTER 2
HUEC 3002 Foodservice Systems Management (Quantity Foods)
HUEC 3006 Medical Nutrition Therapy II
HUEC 3020 Development of Caribbean Cuisine
HUEC 3012* Research Project
*NOTE: HUEC 3012 will be offered separately in Semester 1 and 2. Students will be examined at the end of the semester in which they are registered.
ELECTIVES
SEMESTER 1
AGBU 3001 Marketing & Price Analysis
AGBU 3006 Agricultural Project Appraisal and Implementation
HUEC 2012 Nutritional Assessment for Sports
AGCP 2007 Post-Harvest Technology
MGMT 2007 Introduction to E-Commerce
PSYC 2012 Developmental Physiology
PSYC 2011 Selected Theories in Social Psychology
SEMESTER 2
AGBU 3003 Introduction to Eco-Tourism Product Design and Management
AGBU 3005 Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Economics
AGBU 3007 New Venture Creation and Management
HUEC 3007 Law and the Family
HUEC 3015 Nutrition and Health in Sports Performance
SOCI 3005 Sociology of Health and Illness
HUEC 2009 Family Resource Management
Entry Requirements
To enter into this programme, you must possess one of the following:
- UWI Certificate in Human Ecology
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Passes in ANY two (2) 2-unit CAPE courses or two GCE A-level subjects and at least five (5) subjects at CSEC General Proficiency (Grade I-III), or their equivalents, which include: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology or Human and Social Biology or Integrated Science
- An approved Associate Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.55 or any other equivalent qualification.