Nutrition
Education
For more information please refer to the e-Yearbook.
Undergraduate
B.Sc Nutrition
Entry requirements: Potential students are subject to a selection procedure which consists of the following:
- academic achievement
- a selection interview with the selection panel
- psychometric tests
- Details about the selection requirements and process may be obtained from the Director of the School of Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences.
NB. Students must have Physical Science at Matriculation level. A D symbol for Mathematics on Higher Grade or a C symbol on Standard Grade is a prerequisite
Course duration : 4 years
Subjects: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physiology, Research and Extension Work Methodology, Food Service Management, Nutrition, Foods, Therapeutic Nutrition, Microbiology, Physiology, Information Systems, Systems, Statistics, Tswana, Philosophy of Science.
Students must obtain all the prescribed subjects up to the Third Year level before commencing the Fourth Year
Students must have a driver’s license before commencing the Fourth Year practical training
Students must register with the Professional Board as student dietitians at the beginning of their First Year
Student membership of the professional association is compulsory
BSc Biological field
Entry requirements: Matriculation exemption with Mathematics on the Higher Grade, or, as an alternative, a Natural Science subject, preferably Physical Science on the Higher Grade and Mathematics at least on the Standard Grade.
Course duration : 3 years
Subjects: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Zoology, Physiology, Physics, Nutrition, Human Movement Science, Sport Science, Microbiology, Biology, Psychology, Information Systems, Computer Methods, Computer Science, Statistics, Philosophy of Science, Mathematics
Postgraduate
Hons. (Dietetics)
This degree can be obtained through either full-time or part-time study and the entry requirements are according to Regulation A.8.1 and specific other entry requirements such as:
Curriculum G547P: Dietetics
- Entry requirement : HVT 311 and 321
- HVD 731 Research Methods and project
- HVD 732 Nutrition
- HVD 733 Nutrition Physiology
- HVD 734 Therapeutic Nutrition
Hons. (Nutrition)
- Entry requirements : HVD 311 and 321
- Curriculum G592P : Nutrition
- HVD 731 Research Methods and Project
- HVD 732 Nutrition
- HVD 733 Nutrition Physiology
- HVD 735 Capita Selecta
Magister Scientiae (Dietetics)
Degree code : 818 100 (full-time) after a B. Degree
818 101 (part-time) after a B. Degree
818 102 (full-time) after an Hons. Degree
818 103 (part-time) after an Hons. Degree
Entry requirements: Apart from the application of Regulation A.10, the following specific requirements apply:
Candidates must have a suitable Hons. B.Sc. Degree in the specific subject area or must comply with the requirements specified with each curriculum
Students are allowed to follow Curriculum G757P: Dietetics if they have a four year Baccalaureus Degree in Dietetics
Minimum and maximum duration of the studies: Apart from the Regulations A.10.1.1; A.10.1.2;A.4.7.6; and A.4.11, the duration of the study is at least one year. The candidate must complete the study in three years. If not, the candidate must submit a motivation for the continuation of the study to the Faculty Council.
Degree code : 818 102 (full-time) after Hons.
818 103 (part-time) after Hons.
The mark ratio of examination papers/dissertation is placed in brackets after the curriculum number and name.
Curriculum G 572P: Dietetics (1.2)
- HVD 891 Dissertation and one examination paper (oral or written)
Curriculum G753P : Dietetics (2.1)
- HVD 873 Mini-dissertation and two examination papers
Curriculum G757P Dietetics (1:1)
- HVD 892 Dissertation and three courses from the following list:
- HVD 731 Research methods and project
- HVD 732 Nutrition
- HVD 733 Nutrition Physiology
- HVD 734 Therapeutic Nutrition
- HVD 735 Capita Selecta
Magister Scientiae (Nutrition)
Curriculum G788P : Nutrition (1.2)
The entry requirements are as specified for Dietetics above. Candidates who have a M.B. Ch.B may enter for the M.Sc. Nutrition degree if knowledge in certain areas is updated to the satisfaction of the Director of the School.
- HVD 892 Dissertation and one examination paper (oral or written)
Curriculum G789P : Nutrition (2:1)
- HVD 893 Mini-dissertation and two examination papers
Philosophiae Doctor
This study may be either full-time or part-time. The general Regulation A.11 is applicable. The degree must be completed within five years. If not, the Faculty Council will consider extending the duration of the study.
Entry requirements: Candidates must have a suitable M.Sc. degree in the specific study field
The curriculum for each of the study fields consists of a thesis based on original research on an approved topic in the specific field
The following curriculums are available:
Curriculum G10P : Dietetics
Curriculum G843P : Nutrition
Special Doctor's degree (Doctor Scientiae)
The following curriculums are available:
Curriculum G910 P Dietetics
Curriculum G943P Nutrition
Entry requirements for the degree Doctor Scientiae:
Candidates who do not have a Ph.D. degree may be allowed to do a special Doctor’s degree if they have a B.Sc., Hons.B.Sc. degree according to A.11.15.3.1.3
A candidate who has an equivalent qualification must apply via the Director of the School, the Faculty Council and the Senate of the University for equivalent status before being allowed to enter for the Special Doctor’s degree.
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