Deciding to study Nutrition & Dietetics is choosing a path rich in science, care, community impact, and lifelong learning. It’s not just about understanding food; it’s about how nutrition affects health at individual and population levels, how dietetics works in clinical settings, public health, policy, or wellness, and how you can help people make healthier choices. But before you apply, you need more than passion. You need to understand which universities in Nigeria offer the course, what JAMB subject combination they expect, and what your O’Level grades should look like. This knowledge lets you plan ahead—study the right subjects, meet the requirements, and position yourself well for admission. In this blog, we’ll cover: A list of Nigerian universities offering Nutrition & Dietetics The UTME/JAMB subject combinations required for admission The O’Level (WAEC / NECO / etc.) subject requirements you must meet
##What is Nutrition and Dietetics Course?
Nutrition and dietetics is the science focused on how food and nutrients affect human health and the practical application of this knowledge to improve health and well-being
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Babcock University
Bowen University
Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
Nasarawa State University, Keffi
University of Uyo, Uyo State
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)
##JAMB Subject Combination Nutrition and Dietetics
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Nutrition and Dietetics with other three subjects namely: Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science,Mathematics/Physics/Economics
##O'Level Requirements for Nutrition and Dietetics
To be eligible for admission into a Nutrition and Dietetics program, candidates must meet specific O'level requirements. Generally, you are required to have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects, which typically include:
English Language
Mathematics
Biology/Agricultural Science
Chemistry
Physics/Geography/Economics/Food & Nutrition/Home Management