Program Overview

Programme Overview

The Master's degree in Dietetics is conferred by virtue of a dissertation on an approved topic based on research.

Programme Information

Programme Details

• Code: Faculty of Health Sciences
• Credits: 180
• Duration: Minimum duration of study is 1 year

Admission Requirements

• Students must hold a recognised honours degree in Dietetics/Human Nutrition and be registered as a dietician with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
• At least one year of full-time practical experience after acquiring the qualification in terms of which admission to master's degree study is sought.
• Students are selected on the grounds of previous academic achievement.

Examinations and Pass Requirements

• A minimum pass mark of 50% is required for the dissertation.

Pass with Distinction

• The degree is conferred with distinction on a student who obtains at least 75% in the dissertation.

Core Modules

• DEK 890: Dissertation: Dietetics 890 (Credits: 180.00)
• TNM 802: Applied research methodology 802 (Credits: 0.00, Module content: Attendance module only)

General Regulations

The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.