Advanced training and research in nutrition is necessary to address upcoming challenges and emerging issues in nutrition and health. There is an increasing demand for training in applied nutrition over the years. The M.Sc. programme is designed to help the trainees understand malnutrition, its consequences and methods of alleviating nutritional problems. The programme will, therefore, build capacity for the improvement of nutritional policy making in Kenya and other developing countries in African and other regions.

Graduates of the department`s internationally recognized programmes are well prepared to enter Food industries, Government ministries, Parastatals, Non-governmental organizations and research institutions in the various fields involved in food processing and human nutrition, research and development, as well as planning and implementation of projects.

The University of Nairobi has been offering the Bachelor of Science in Food,Nutrition and Dietetics since 2006. The programme has maintained its competitiveness as demonstrated by increased demand, evidenced by the risingnumber of students’ enrolment against a decreasing demand for some courses. The Programme lays a good foundation for the world of work, research, and advanced learning across diverse fields. It imparts practical knowledge and skills in food, nutrition and dietetics.