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North West University

Bachelor of Science Dietetics

The Bachelor of Science Dietetics in Health Professions is offered by North West University.

Program Length: 4 YEARS.

Bachelor of Science Dietetics offered by the North West University at the Faculty of Health Sciences

A dietitian is a qualified healthcare professional registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), who plays an important role in improving the health of individuals, groups of people or communities. Dietitians are well qualified to practice in all fields of nutrition. They can use their nutrition skills and knowledge to adapt an individual's diet to treat a medical condition or educate the public about healthy eating. A dietitian functions as an important role player in the medical care team.

What does a degree in Dietetics entail?

This qualification comprises a program that leads to a professional degree that leads to registration as a dietitian at the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the Professional Board for Dietetics and Nutrition.

Students are equipped with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, professional ethos, behaviour and attitude that are necessary for dietitians and managers of nutrition care to practice their profession according to the needs of the country and international standards. The programme equips students with skills that are needed in all three fields of the profession namely, food service, therapeutic and community nutrition. Dietitians are also involved with research in the related fields of interest within the profession.

Manner and duration of presentation

The program is only presented on a full-time basis and is offered over a period of four (4) years.

Note that the language of instruction is Afrikaans, but simultaneous interpreting into English is available. Some of the lecturers are English and the instruction of their modules take place in English, but simultaneous interpreting into Afrikaans is available.

Requirements
Mathematics level 4 (50 - 59%) and Physical Sciences on level 4 (50 - 59%)
Selection: Academic paper selection and interview.

Duration: 4 years.

Career options
Private sector:
Food industry
Food service management
Consultant or Representative for Pharmaceutical Firms
Private Hospitals
Gymnasiums
Mining
Media Services
Fast Foood Firms
Food industry
Health care
Private Practive
Pharmaceutical Industry
Private  Hospitals