Graduate Admissions

The Department of Nutrition and Food Science offers graduate programmes designed to provide advanced academic and research training in Nutrition and Food Science.

MPhil Food Science

A candidate with a good first degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Food Engineering, or an equivalent qualification may be considered for admission.

MPhil Nutrition

A candidate with a good first degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Biochemistry, Animal Biology, Food Science, or an equivalent qualification may be considered for admission.

PhD Nutritional Science

To qualify for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nutritional Science, a candidate must hold a relevant Master's degree in a related field from a recognized university. Applicants with relevant working experience will be preferred.

PhD Food Science

Candidates seeking admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Food Science should hold a Master's degree in Food Science or a related field from a recognized university.

Relevant fields may include:

  • Nutrition
  • Biochemistry
  • Food Process Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Engineering
  • Postharvest Technology
  • Other related fields

Graduate Application

Graduate applications are submitted through the University of Ghana's official graduate admissions platform.

Graduate applicants can access the application portal through the University of Ghana School of Graduate Studies.