Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT) • Federal University of Technology, Akure
About the Department
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), within the School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, is dedicated to developing professionals who apply nutrition science and food expertise to improve human health, food security, and wellness across diverse populations. Our department trains competent nutrition and dietetics practitioners capable of addressing nutritional challenges in clinical, community, and institutional settings.
Nutrition and Dietetics is the science and art of food and nutrition as applied to the health and disease of individuals and communities. Our comprehensive curriculum integrates food science, nutritional biochemistry, medical nutrition therapy, food service management, community nutrition, nutrition education, and applied research. Students develop expertise in nutritional assessment, therapeutic diet planning, food production management, nutrition counseling, and promoting healthy eating behaviors across all population groups.
The department features state-of-the-art facilities including food laboratories, nutrition assessment laboratories, dietetic kitchen demonstration units, and food analysis equipment. We maintain active collaborations with hospitals, health clinics, food processing industries, community health programs, and nutrition-related organizations, providing students with clinical placements, internships, and practical exposure to diverse nutrition and dietetics practice settings.
Graduates of Nutrition and Dietetics are highly valued professionals in healthcare, food industry, government agencies, and community organizations. They work as registered dietitians, clinical nutritionists, food service managers, nutrition counselors, community nutrition officers, and nutrition educators. Our alumni contribute significantly to improving nutritional status and health outcomes in Nigeria through evidence-based nutrition interventions, sustainable food systems, and professional nutrition services.
What We Offer
Academic Programs
- B.Tech in Human Nutrition and Dietetics - 5-year technology program
- M.Sc in Nutrition and Dietetics - Postgraduate specialization program
- Ph.D in Nutrition and Dietetics - Advanced research degree
Core Focus Areas
- Clinical Nutrition & Diet Therapy
- Food Science & Technology
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Community Nutrition & Public Health
- Food Service Management
- Nutrition Education & Communication
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Nutrition Research & Epidemiology
Laboratory Facilities
Food Science Laboratory
Food analysis, composition testing, preservation techniques
Nutrition Assessment Lab
Anthropometry, biochemical assessment, nutritional evaluation
Dietetic Kitchen
Food preparation, meal planning, therapeutic diet demonstration
Research Focus Areas
Our department conducts critical research in nutrition and dietetics disciplines:
Clinical Nutrition & Diet Therapy
Medical nutrition therapy for disease management, therapeutic diet formulation, clinical assessment, nutrition intervention.
Nutritional Biochemistry
Nutrient metabolism, biochemical assessment, nutritional diseases, metabolic pathways, nutrient interactions.
Food Science & Technology
Food composition, preservation methods, processing techniques, food safety, food quality assurance.
Community Nutrition & Public Health
Nutrition surveys, dietary assessment, community nutrition interventions, food security, vulnerable population nutrition.
Food Service Management
Institutional meal planning, food production systems, catering management, kitchen equipment, staffing.
Nutrition Education & Communication
Nutrition counseling, health education strategies, communication methods, behavioral change techniques.
Nutrition Epidemiology & Research
Nutritional epidemiology, nutrition surveys, food consumption studies, statistical analysis of nutrition data.
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Disease-specific nutrition care, nutrition support, enteral and parenteral nutrition, renal dialysis nutrition.
Career Opportunities
Nutrition and Dietetics graduates pursue diverse careers across healthcare, food industry, and community sectors:
Clinical Dietitian
Provide medical nutrition therapy in hospitals
Registered Dietitian
Assess nutritional needs and counsel patients
Food Service Manager
Manage institutional food operations
Community Nutrition Officer
Develop nutrition programs for communities
Nutrition Educator
Teach nutrition and health education
Food Industry Nutritionist
Develop nutritious food products
Nutrition Researcher
Conduct nutrition science research
Nutrition Consultant
Provide nutrition consulting services
Sports Nutritionist
Support athletic performance through nutrition
Admission Requirements
UTME Requirements
- Minimum UTME score as set by JAMB and FUTA
- Subject combination: English Language, Biology/Chemistry, and Physics/Mathematics
- Five O'Level credit passes in no more than two sittings
- O'Level credits must include: English, Biology, Chemistry, and one other science subject
Direct Entry Requirements (200 Level)
- A'Level passes in Biology and Chemistry (minimum grade C)
- ND Upper Credit in Nutrition and Dietetics or related discipline
- GCE Advanced Level passes in science subjects
- Plus O'Level requirements as stated above
Course Materials & Resources
Find Your Materials in the General Library
All lecture notes, past questions, textbooks, and study packs for every level of Nutrition and Dietetics now live in one place — the LEGACY General Library.
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