Diploma in Dietetics Management

Description of the Programme
This course aims to produce nutritionists and dietitians who are in high demand due to the alarming increase in lifestyle diseases. This course tackles all aspects of nutrition and dietetics such as fundamentals of nutrition, sports nutrition, food microbiology, weight management, food poisoning, proper diets and health among others. Students will also get a deeper understanding of the digestive system, nutrients-balanced diet, macro-nutrients, energy, water, food choice and preparation, budget cooking, BMI, BCA, rich source of different nutrients, and much more.

Admission Requirements
KCSE Mean Grade of C-
Minimum Subject Requirements
CHE / GSC: D+
BIO: D+
ENG / KIS: D+
MAT A / MAT B / PHY / GSC / HSC / AGR: D

Duration of the Programme
2 academic years

Career and Employment Opportunities
Graduates find exciting career opportunities in Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Health promotion and education, Research related to food and nutrition in health and disease, Regulatory affairs, Nutrition consultancy, public health nutrition, food science or sports nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, Clinical Dietetics, planning and management, and food vending and distributing operations. They are also involved in developing menus, conducting nutrient analysis and data collection, and overseeing food service sanitation and food safety. Common job titles include Therapeutic Dietitian, Sports Nutritionist, Public Health/Community Dietitian, Nutrition Advisor, Medical Representative –Nutrition, and Nutrition Sales Executive among others.

Potential Employers
Potential employers include:

• Food industry including food manufacturers and suppliers, contract food management companies, etc.
• Food and and nutrition research institutes
• Hospitals clinics, hospices, nursing homes and other health facilities
• Hotels, restaurants and other establishments in the hospitality industry
• Government ministries, departments, agencies and state corporations
• Nutrition consultancy firms
• Food and nutrition research laboratories
• Non-governmental organizations
• Welfare organisations
• Corporate organizations
• Health-care programs
• Schools and day-care centers
• Correctional facilities
• Public health agencies
• Health clubs, weight management clinics and community wellness centers,
• Pharmaceutical industries
• Long-term care facilities
• Armed forces
• Universities and colleges
• Nutrition consultancy firms

Institutions offering the programme
Bumbe Technical Training Institute
Eldoret Polytechnic
Mawego Technical Training Institute
North Eastern National Polytechnic

Academic Progression
Bachelor of Science (Food, Nutrition and Dietetics)
Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition and Dietetics)
Bachelor of Technology (Nutrition and Dietetics)