Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Technology
Message from the HoD
With a heartfelt commitment to nourishing body, mind, and spirit, I welcome you to the Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Technology at Bugema University. As Head of Department, I am inspired to lead this essential hub within the School of Agricultural and Applied Sciences, where scientific innovation meets compassionate stewardship to combat malnutrition and promote food security in Africa’s vibrant yet challenged landscapes. Guided by Seventh-day Adventist principles, our programmes fuse nutritional expertise, food processing technologies, and sustainable practices, preparing you to enhance health outcomes and build resilient food systems.
Our engaging offerings, including the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Technology, Diploma in Nutrition and Food Science, and related certificates, emphasise hands-on labs, sensory evaluations, community nutrition assessments, and industry partnerships. Through advanced training in dietetics, food preservation, quality control, and public health nutrition, we empower you to address micronutrient deficiencies, food safety, and agribusiness with knowledge and integrity.
In this nourishing environment, you wll savour the joy of transforming raw ingredients into life sustaining solutions, cultivating wellness, fostering sustainability, and honouring creation’s bounty. We celebrate your passion for health equity and the call to feed the hungry faithfully. Join us together; let us plate a healthier, more abundant world with vitality and vision.
George Gafabusa
Duration of the Programme
Bugema University’s Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Technology offers programs with structured durations focused on practical, health oriented training. The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Technology (or Food Technology and Human Nutrition) spans 4 years (8 semesters), integrating coursework, labs, and community assessments for expertise in dietetics, food processing, and public health nutrition. Our Diploma in Nutrition and Food Science runs for 2 years (4 semesters), providing foundational skills in nutritional planning and food safety for immediate professional roles. Related certificate programs, where available, are typically 1–2 years. Flexible full-time and blended options accommodate diverse learners.
Programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Food Technology and Human Nutrition
- Diploma in Food Science and Processing Technoloy
Feeding Hope, One Plate at a Time
The Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Technology is on a mission to end hunger and fuel health. Our students master the science of nutrition and food innovation, learning to create safe, sustainable, and nourishing solutions for families, schools, and communities. From developing fortified foods to training carers in balanced diets, they are tackling malnutrition and food insecurity with skill and heart. We invite hospitals, schools, NGOs, and local leaders to partner with us to host nutrition workshops, support community feeding programmes, or collaborate on research. Together, let us build a world where every child thrives, every meal matters, and every future is nourished.
