BSc · Natural Sciences
BSc Family and Consumer Sciences
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Greater Accra
Overview
BSc Family and Consumer Sciences applies science, education and management to food, nutrition, clothing, housing, family wellbeing and consumer decisions. In Ghana, it can help you support healthier households, improve food and textile enterprises, promote responsible consumption and strengthen community development.
What you will study
You study food science and nutrition, textiles and clothing, human development, family resource management, consumer education, housing and entrepreneurship. You develop practical skills in food preparation and safety, product development, budgeting, research, teaching, communication and programme planning.
Career prospects
You can work as a nutrition or food-service officer, consumer-education specialist, textile and clothing entrepreneur, family-life educator, community-development officer or programme coordinator. Career paths include schools, hospitals, hotels, food companies, fashion and textile businesses, NGOs, government agencies and international organisations focused on nutrition and household wellbeing.
Who this programme may suit
You thrive if you enjoy helping people, creating practical solutions and combining science with everyday life. Creativity, empathy, organisation, communication and an interest in food, clothing or family wellbeing will serve you well.