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 Major in Nutritional Sciences is a dynamic programme that delves into the science of nutrition and its impact on human health. You will explore the intricate relationship between diet, nutrients, and overall well-being through a combination of biology, chemistry, physiology, and food science courses. This programme equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the biochemistry of nutrients, analyse dietary patterns, and develop personalised nutrition plans. Through hands-on experiences, you will gain practical skills in assessing dietary intake, interpreting nutritional data, and promoting healthy eating habits. Graduates of this programme will be well-prepared for careers in various fields such as healthcare, research, public health, and the food industry.
GRADUATE CAREER PATHS
- Dietary Technician / Aide
- Public Health Inspector
- Nutrition Researcher
- Food Service Supervisor
- Quality Assurance Officer
- Teacher
Programme Breakdown
The Major in Nutritional Sciences comprises 31 credits of advanced courses (Levels II and III) and 18 credits of prerequisites courses in Level I.
COURSE LISTING
PREREQUISITES
LEVEL I – SEMESTER 1
AGRI 1012 Microbiology
AGRI 0103 Agricultural Chemistry
HUEC 1003 Introduction to Nutrition
LEVEL I – SEMESTER 2
AGRI 1013 Introduction to Biochemistry
HUEC 1004 Introduction to Foods & Meal Management
HUEC 1005 Introduction to Biostatistics
ADVANCED COURSES
LEVEL II – SEMESTER 1
HUEC 2000 Biochemistry
HUEC 2001 Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology
HUEC 2014 Nutrition and Metabolism
LEVEL II – SEMESTER 2
HUEC 2002 Nutrition through the Life Cycle
HUEC 2011 Physiology in Health and Disease
LEVEL III – SEMESTER 1
HUEC 3001 Community Nutrition
HUEC 3014 Nutrition in Sports & Fitness
LEVEL III – SEMESTER 2
HUEC 3015 Nutrition and Health in Sports Performance
HUEC 3016 Nutrition in Health and Disease
LEVEL III – SEMESTER 3
HUEC 3022 Practicum (Nutritional Sciences)
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-Ill), or their equivalents, which includes English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology, Human and Social Biology or Integrated Science
- An approved Associate Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5