Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension

In order to be admitted candidates must have successfully completed a Bachelor’s Degree (no more than 5 years prior to application) with major credits in Clinical (Human) Nutrition, Foodservice Systems Management, and Community Nutrition, from a University or College acceptable to The University of the West Indies, St Augustine.

Applicants who do not qualify for entry as specified may be required to pursue supplementary Core and Professional courses at the University, to a minimum of eighteen (18) credits. Selection from suitably qualified applicants will be based on interviews.

The Programme comprises the following courses:

NOTE (a): 1. One credit hour is equivalent to one (1) lecture hour or five (5) practicum hours per week for the duration of a semester. 2. For the practicum courses HUEC 5010, HUEC 5030, HUEC 5050, in-course assignments will contribute 100% to the total marks for the course.

NOTE (b): Enforced Withdrawal and Resits 1. Candidates who fail four (4) or more courses will be required to withdraw from the programme. 2. Candidates who fail no more than two (2) courses may be allowed to register for those courses as a final attempt.

NOTE (c): Requirements for Graduation 1. The Diploma in Institutional and Community Dietetics and Nutrition will be awarded on successful completion of all courses. 2. The Diploma will be awarded with distinction to candidates with a GPA of 3.60 and above.