Kampala, Uganda: Victoria University has announced it has opened applications for the incoming October/November 2026 intake, with special admissions open for prospective students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
The four-year undergraduate programme is offered under the university’s Faculty of Health Sciences and is designed to prepare students for careers in nutrition, dietetics, public health, clinical care, community nutrition and food service management.
The programme combines classroom learning with practical experience, equipping students with knowledge and skills in three major areas of dietetics: therapeutic nutrition, community nutrition and food service management.
Students are trained to assess nutritional needs, develop appropriate nutrition interventions and apply evidence-based approaches to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Graduates of the programme can pursue careers as nutritionists, community nutrition officers, public health nutrition officers, nutrition educators, nutrition programme officers, nutrition researchers and food and nutrition quality assurance officers.
Potential employment opportunities span hospitals and health centres, government institutions, non-governmental organisations, humanitarian agencies, schools, research institutions and food processing companies.
The programme is open to Ugandan and international students who meet the required admission qualifications. Applicants with the relevant UCE and UACE qualifications are eligible for direct entry, while holders of recognised diplomas in Human Nutrition and Dietetics and related health disciplines may also be considered.
The October/November 2026 intake comes as Victoria University continues to expand its health sciences and technology-focused academic offerings while strengthening its emphasis on innovation and practical, work-integrated learning.
Alongside programmes in Nursing Science, Public Health and Pharmacy, the university has also expanded its academic catalogue in science and technology, with programmes including Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, Business Computing and Data Analytics, and Information Technology.
The institution has increasingly positioned artificial intelligence and digital innovation as part of its broader education agenda, with efforts aimed at equipping students across different disciplines with skills relevant to an increasingly technology-driven workplace.
For students pursuing health-related programmes such as Human Nutrition and Dietetics, the growing integration of digital technologies presents opportunities to engage with data-driven approaches to health research, nutrition assessment and evidence-based practice.
Victoria University, which began its journey in 2013 and was awarded a charter in August 2022, has built its academic identity around experiential learning, combining classroom instruction with practical workplace exposure.
The university currently offers diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes across the Faculty of Science and Technology, Faculty of Business and Management, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, the School of Law and the Institute of Education and Lifelong Learning.
For students seeking to build careers in the growing fields of nutrition and health, the Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics offers an opportunity to gain the academic and practical foundation required to work across clinical, community, research and food-related settings.
The programme is available through both on-campus and online learning options, with the full-time degree taking four years to complete.
Prospective applicants seeking admission guidance for the October/November 2026 intake can contact Victoria University through its official admissions channels. The university is located at Victoria Towers on Jinja Road in Kampala.
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