Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

B.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics

Understand how food, nutrition and lifestyle influence health. Develop the scientific and practical skills to support individuals and communities in making healthier, evidence-informed choices.

55-Year Programme
Nutrition Science
+Practical Dietetics
Young Nutrition and Dietetics students working together in a modern nutrition learning space
NOURISH.
EDUCATE.
IMPROVE HEALTH.
ProgrammeB.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics
Duration5 Years
Academic AreaNutrition Science
Incoming Student Fees₦1,500,000

Understand the Relationship Between Food and Health

Nutrition and Dietetics explores how food, nutrients and dietary patterns affect the human body, health, development and wellbeing.

The programme combines scientific knowledge with practical approaches to nutrition assessment, meal planning, dietary guidance and health promotion.

01

Nutrition Science

Understand nutrients, metabolism and how food influences the body.

02

Diet & Health

Explore how dietary choices can affect health, wellbeing and disease risk.

03

Practical Dietetics

Develop skills in assessment, meal planning and evidence-informed dietary guidance.

Nutrition students reviewing healthy foods and meal plans
Nutrition in Practice

Incoming Student Fees for 2026/2027

The fee information below is for incoming Nutrition & Dietetics students for the 2026/2027 academic session.

Nutrition & Dietetics • Incoming Students • 2026/2027
Fresher Bill

Programme Fee Summary

₦1,500,000
Application Form₦20,000
Acceptance₦250,000
Ancillary₦300,000
Tuition₦500,000
Hostel₦450,000
Total₦1,500,000

Please use the official account details provided by Maranatha University Lagos when making payments.

Ancillary Fees

Breakdown of the ₦300,000 Ancillary Bill

These items make up the ancillary fee shown in the main fee summary.

Matriculation Ceremony₦20,000
University I-D Card₦8,000
Sporting Facility₦20,000
Caution Fee₦20,000
Internet Facilities₦20,000
Library Fee₦20,000
Health Insurance₦20,000
Examination₦20,000
Electricity₦30,000
Laboratory₦30,000
Medical Fee (First Aid & Medical Consultation Only)₦20,000
Departmental Handbook & Student's Handbook₦10,000
Student's Fellowship Dues₦2,000
Result Verification (per certificate)₦10,000
Entrepreneurship Training₦50,000
Total Ancillary Bill₦300,000

Where Could Nutrition & Dietetics Take You?

Nutrition knowledge can support opportunities across healthcare, food, public health and wellbeing.

Clinical Dietetics

Support nutritional care within healthcare and clinical environments.

Public Health Nutrition

Contribute to nutrition programmes supporting communities and populations.

Community Nutrition

Work with individuals and families on practical nutrition and wellbeing.

Food Industry

Apply nutrition knowledge across food development and consumer health.

Sports Nutrition

Support nutritional strategies linked to performance and physical activity.

Health Promotion

Help individuals and communities understand healthier dietary choices.

Nutrition Research

Contribute to research exploring food, health and dietary behaviour.

Further Study

Progress into postgraduate, specialist or research-focused pathways.

Interested in Food, Health and Wellbeing?

Explore the programme, review the full incoming student fee information and take your next step towards studying Nutrition & Dietetics at Maranatha University Lagos.

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Maranatha University Lagos Part-Time programme is now open with Full NUC approval.