Nutrition and Dietetics (NUD) Student Portal
The ultimate directory for NUD students. Master clinical nutrition, community health, diet therapy, and food science with our comprehensive NBTE-aligned breakdown.
What is Nutrition and Dietetics?
Nutrition and Dietetics (NUD) is an applied science focused on the impact of food and nutrients on human health. As an NUD student, you are trained to assess nutritional needs, design dietary plans for disease management, and promote public health through food education.
Core Focus
Clinical Dietetics, Food Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Community Nutrition interventions.
Duration
2 Years for National Diploma (ND) + 1 Year IT + 2 Years for Higher National Diploma (HND).
ND & HND NBTE Syllabus Roadmap
Track your semester-by-semester courses to ensure you are meeting all academic requirements.
National Diploma (ND) Highlights
- Introduction to Human Nutrition: Macro and micronutrient metabolism.
- Human Anatomy & Physiology: How the body processes food.
- Food Chemistry & Microbiology: Analyzing food spoilage and preservation.
- Public Health Nutrition: Tackling malnutrition in Nigerian communities.
Higher National Diploma (HND) Highlights
- Diet Therapy (I & II): Designing menus for diabetic, hypertensive, and renal patients.
- Clinical Nutrition: Hospital-based patient assessment (SIWES/Clinical Postings).
- Advanced Recipe Development: Creating therapeutic and complementary foods.
- Nutritional Biochemistry: Cellular level metabolism of nutrients.
High-Paying Career Pathways
Graduating with an NUD qualification opens doors across the medical, industrial, and public sectors.
Clinical Dietitian
Work in general and teaching hospitals managing patient diets.
Food Quality Control
Join FMCG companies (Nestle, Cadbury) regulating product nutrition.
Public Health Expert
Consult for NGOs (WHO, UNICEF) on malnutrition programs.