Program objectives

The overall objectives of the program are:-

• To train experts that will lead, support and advance the development of strong management and regulatory agencies on Food Science and Nutrition issues in Ethiopia.
• To train experts that will plan, implement and monitor community nutrition programs and be engaged in community nutrition research and technical support and
• To train experts that can serve in both private and government health care services including hospitals, clinics and nutrition consulting firms to prevent and treat nutrition-related pathologies.

4. Programs offered by the center

MSc level	PhD level
Food Science and Nutrition	Food Science and Nutrition
Community Nutrition	Community Nutrition
Dietetics	Clinical Nutrition

5. Program Courses

MSc Courses in Food Science and Nutrition

FIRST YEAR
S E M E S T E R I
Course number	Course title		ECTS
FDSN 611	Computational Methods in Food Formulation & Processing		7
FDSN 621	Food Processing Technology		7
FDSN 631	Food Chemistry and Toxicology		7
FDSN 691	Sensory Analysis		5
FDSN 651	Advanced Food Science and Nutrition Seminar		3
	Semester Total		29
S E M E S T E R II
Course number		Course title	Credits
FDSN 662		Advanced Techniques in Food and Nutritional Analysis	7
FDSN 642		Food Quality and Safety Management	7
FDSN 672		Advanced Human Nutrition	7
FDSN 682		Food and Industrial Microbiology	7
FDSN 772		Research Methods in Food science and nutrition	5
		Semester Total	33
SECOND YEAR
S E M E S T E R I
FDSN 771		Thesis in Food Science and Nutrition	30
		Total	92

 

PhD Courses in Food Science and Nutrition

FIRST YEAR
S E M E S T E R I
Course number	Course title	ECTS
FDSN 712	Nutritional Biochemistry	7
FDSN 714	Food Sensory, Perception and Senses	7
FDSN 713	Special Topic I in Food Science and Nutrition	3
	Semester Total	17
S E M E S T E R II
Course number	Course title	ECTS
FDSN 711	Chemical and Physical Changes in Foods	7
FDSN 715	Critical Review of Ethiopian Food Industries	5
FDSN 717	Special Topics II in Food Science and Nutrition	3
	Semester Total	15
SECOND YEAR
S E M E S T E R I
FDSN 782	Dissertation	45
	Total	77

 

MSc Courses in Community Nutrition

1st Year:     S E M E S T E R  I
Course number	Course title	Credits	ECTS
NUTR 611	Macro nutrients in human nutrition	3	7
NUTR 621	Micro nutrients in human nutrition	3	7
NUTR 631	Nutrition and health	3	7
NUTR 641	Epidemiology and biostatistics	3	7
NUTR 651	Nutritional assessment	2	5
Semester Total			33
S E M E S T E R  II
Course number	Course title	Credits	ECTS
CNUT 611	Nutrition Education	2	5
CNUT 621	Nutritional anthropology	2	5
CNUT 631	Life cycle nutrition	3	7
CNUT 641	Food Security and Emergency Nutrition	3	7
CNUT 651	Graduate Seminar		3
Semester Total			27
SUMMER
CNUT 612	Community Nutrition Practicum	P/F
2nd Year:
CNUT 622	Thesis		30
Total			90

PhD courses in Community Nutrition

1st Year:    S E M E S T E R  I
Course number	Course title	Credits	ECTS
NUTR 751	Advanced nutritional biochemistry	3	7
NUTR 761	Advanced Nutritional Epidemiology	3	7
NUTR 771	Advanced Nutrition Intervention and Research Methods  in Nutritional Sciences	3	7
CNUT 781	Special topic I in community nutrition		3
Semester Total			24
S E M E S T E R  II
Course number	Course title	Credits	ECTS
CNUT 712	Food health safety policy	3	7
CNUT 722	Maternal and infant nutrition	3	7
CNUT 732	Special topic II in community nutrition		3
Semester Total			17
2nd , 3rd and 4th years
CNUT 742             Doctoral Dissertation in community nutrition                                                     45
Total				86

MSc courses in Dietetics

1st Year:      S E M E S T E R  I
Course number			Course title	Credits	ECTS
NUTR 611			Macro nutrients in human nutrition	3	7
NUTR 621			Micro nutrients in human nutrition	3	7
NUTR 631			Nutrition and health	3	7
NUTR 641			Epidemiology and biostatistics	3	7
NUTR 651			Nutritional assessment	2	5
Semester Total					33
S E M E S T E R  II
Course number	Course title			Credits	ECTS
DIET 611	Nutrition and Diet Therapy			3	7
DIET 621	Food service and Catering Management			3	7
DIET 631	Communication and Counseling Skills for Dietitians			2	5
DIET 641	Drug and Nutrient Interaction			2	5
DIET 651	Graduate seminar				3
Semester Total					27
SUMMER
DIET 642	Clinical Apprenticeship			P/F
2nd Year:
DIET 652		Dietetic research Project and Clinical Practice		15	30
Total					90

PhD Courses in Clinical Nutrition

1st Year :     S E M E S T E R  I
		Course title	Credits	ECTS
NUTR 751		Advanced nutritional Biochemistry	3	7
NUTR 791		Body composition assessment and management	3	7
NUTR 771		Advanced Nutrition Intervention and Research Methods  in Nutritional Sciences	3	7
CLNC 781		Special topic I in clinical nutrition	1	3
Semester Total				24
S E M E S T E R  II
Course number	Course title		Credits	ECTS
CLNC 712	Clinical nutritional assessment		3	7
CLNC 722	Nutrition and chronic diseases		3	7
CLNC 732	Special topic II in clinical nutrition		1	3
Semester Total				17
2nd ,3rd and 4th years
CLNC 742                      Doctoral Dissertation in clinical nutrition                                                           45
Total				86

6. Admission requirements for the program

Admission requirements for MSc in Food Science and Nutrition

The primary requirement for admission is evidence of intellectual achievement and potential for successful graduate study. Applicants for MSc degree should hold at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in physical or biological sciences (Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition and related Agricultural fields) from an institution of acceptable standing. The appropriateness of the candidature for admission to the MSc program will be determined by the Graduate Admission Committee of the Faculty. A candidate may sit for entrance examination and may be required to write a statement including a description of the student’s future research interests, as well as their motivation for pursuing graduate education.

Admission requirement For PhD in Food Science and Nutrition

• A Master’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant area of study such as human nutrition, Food Science and Nutrition, Dietetics and Community Nutrition and other relevant Health and Agricultural Sciences.
• Consent of at least one professor to be a supervisor of the student during project work
• A preliminary research proposal that clearly indicates the interest and motivation of the candidate together with a potential area of research with justification in the area of field as agreed by the above mentioned supervisor and the program coordinator.
• Reference letters from at least two former senior faculty members testifying to the candidates preparation and ability to pursue doctoral studies in the chosen field of study

Admission Requirement for MSc in Community Nutrition

Applicants for an MSc degree should hold at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biology, Health Sciences and related agricultural fields from an institution of acceptable standing. The appropriateness of the candidature for admission to the MSc program will be determined by the Graduate Admission Committee of the center and candidates whose prior learning is deemed of a lower level they may be advised to take bridging course(s).A candidate may sit for entrance examination and may be required to write a statement including a description of the student’s future research interests, as well as their motivation for pursuing graduate education.

Admission Requirement for PhD in Community Nutrition

• A Master’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant area of study such as Human Nutrition, Food Science and Nutrition, Dietetics and Community Nutrition and Health Sciences. Students can be advised to take remedial courses taking in to consideration of their background.
• Consent of at least one professor to be a supervisor of the student during project work
• A preliminary research proposal that clearly indicates the interest and motivation of the candidate together with a potential area of research with justification in the area of field as agreed by the above mentioned supervisor and the program coordinator.
• Reference letters from at least two former senior faculty members testifying to the candidate’s preparation and ability to pursue doctoral studies in the chosen field of study.

Admission Requirement for MSc in Dietetics

The primary requirement for admission is evidence of intellectual achievement and potential for successful graduate study. Applicants for an MSc degree should hold at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Food Science, Nutrition, Health Sciences, Chemistry, Biology and related agricultural fields from an institution of acceptable standing. The appropriateness of the candidature for admission to the MSc program will be determined by the Graduate Admission Committee of the center and may be advised to take arranged courses to remove deficiencies.A candidate may sit for entrance examination and may be required to write a statement including a description of the student’s future research interests, as well as their motivation for pursuing graduate education.

Admission Requirement for PhD in Clinical Nutrition

• A Master’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant area of study such as Human Nutrition, Food Science and Nutrition, Dietetics, Community Nutrition and Health Sciences. The student can be advised to take remedial course(s) taking in to consideration of his/her background.
• Consent of at least one professor to be a supervisor of the student during research work.
• A preliminary research proposal that clearly indicates the interest and motivation of the candidate together with a potential area of research with justification in the area of field as agreed by the above mentioned supervisor and the program coordinator.
• Reference letters from at least two former senior faculty members testifying to the candidate’s preparation and ability to pursue doctoral studies in the chosen field of study.

7. Current number of students

No	Program	No of students
1	PhD Food Science and Nutrition students	12
2	PhD Community Nutrition students	9
3	PhD Clinical Nutrition students	7
4	MSc Food Science and Nutrition regular students	32
6	MSc Food Science and Nutrition extension students	42
7	MSc Community Nutrition students	13
8	MSc Dietetics students	11