North West University
Master of Science in Dietetics
The Master of Science in Dietetics in Health Professions is offered by North West University.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Subjects: 4.
Master of Science in Dietetics offered by the North West University at the Faculty of Health Sciences
Outcomes of the qualification
After completion of this qualification the student will:
a) be able to demonstrate advanced and specialist knowledge and insight with regard to the general scientific method of research with attention to the specific research methodology in Dietetics;
b) demonstrate critical evaluation of existing theories and research methods relevant to the field of Dietetics, and application of theoretical knowledge and appropriate research methodology in various contexts;
c) critical knowledge and understanding of the ethical and legal considerations applicable to research and the consequences of interventions on individual, group and community level; and
d) demonstrate specialist knowledge and competence in the identification, analysis and evaluation of complicated problems in Dietetics, solve it systematically and creatively in an ethically appropriate manner, make theoretically grounded judgements by using the acquired data and information effectively, and clearly communicate (orally or in writing) results and conclusions to specialist and nonspecialist audiences.
Duration (Minimum and maximum)
The minimum duration for the study is one year and the maximum duration two years, calculated from the date of first registration for the particular programme. The faculty’s decision is based on the current subsidy model for universities and may differ from other faculties or regulations.
Programme: Dietetics (Structured degree)
The students follow a curriculum consisting of three lectured modules and a dissertation.
“Dissertation” is a written piece compiled for examination purposes, including one published research article or a couple of published research articles or unpublished manuscript(s) in article or chapter format, in accordance with the requirements for documentation, argumentation, language and style, in which a student must provide proof that he / she is confident with the research methodology and that is presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the prescribed outcomes for a master’s degree at the University”.
The programme is presented on a full time and part time basis and the closing date for applications is 30 September and selection starts 1 October.
Curriculum
Compulsory modules
Dissertation: Dietetics (96 credits)
Nutrition support of the paediatric patient (32 credits)
Nutrition support in critical care (32 credits)
Choice modules (select 1)
Evidence-based data interpretation (32 credits)
Nutritional Epidemiology (32 credits)
Public Health Nutrition (32 credits)
Molecular Nutrition Sport (32 credits)
Sport Nutrition (32 credits)
