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MSc Nutrition at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Programme overview

The MSc Nutrition is a master's programme offered at Ahmadu Bello University by the Department of Biochemistry in the Life Sciences, Zaria, Kaduna State. It runs for 2 years.

Level: Master's  |  Faculty: Life Sciences  |  Department: Biochemistry  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

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Entry requirements

Admission Requirements Candidates seeking admission for the Master of Science Degree Programme in Nutrition must have any of the following academic qualifications from recognized institutions: a) Applicants must have five (5) O/L credit passes including English language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. b) Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Biochemistry, Dietetics, Nutrition, Nursing, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Food Science, Food Technology, Home Economics, Microbiology, and related disciplines with a minimum of Second Class degree. c) HND Credit plus PGDN at a minimum of Credit level, in addition to satisfying University matriculation requirements. Requirements for Graduation The course shall be evaluated by course work and research through Examination and thesis. To successfully complete course work a student is required to pass all the core courses (33CU) and a minimum of 6CU electives. To be awarded the Master of Science degree in Nutrition, a candidate must have fulfilled the following conditions: a) Passed a minimum of 38 Credit Unit. b) Carried out a research in area of nutrition and submitted an acceptable thesis. Candidate must successfully defend his/her Thesis.

Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session runs through the Postgraduate College; academic Masters and PhD applicants must upload a research proposal of not more than 300 words.

Postgraduate application forms for 2026/2027 are sold online at portal.abu.edu.ng/forms for N10,000 excluding bank charges; all admission processes end on 2 November 2026. Entry requirement: five O'level credits including English and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://abu.edu.ng/admissions

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