Bachelor of Human Ecology: Community Nutrition
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About this qualification
This is an NQF Level 8 bachelor’s qualification focused on human ecology and community nutrition within the field of Promotive Health and Developmental Services. It may provide an advanced academic foundation for understanding nutrition in relation to people, households and communities.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may suit people interested in the relationship between nutrition, health promotion and community wellbeing, particularly those seeking university-level study in a promotive health and developmental services context. Prospective students should confirm that the qualification’s focus matches their intended study and career plans.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development toward work or further study related to community nutrition, health promotion and developmental services. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no approved related-career mapping is available here.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of community nutrition
- Understanding of nutrition in relation to health promotion and community wellbeing
- Academic and analytical skills relevant to promotive health and developmental services
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Human Ecology: Community Nutrition
- SAQA ID
- 62426
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 530
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- University of South Africa
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly before applying, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the programme information matches the relevant SAQA record.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, application deadlines and selection procedures.
- Ask the provider about the current curriculum, delivery format, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-related requirements.
- Confirm whether the qualification remains open for new enrolment and whether any transition or replacement arrangements apply.