Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
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About this qualification
The Bachelor of Science in Dietetics is a 480-credit, NQF Level 8 higher-education qualification in the Preventive Health subfield. It focuses on the academic discipline of dietetics and may provide a foundation for further study or work related to nutrition and health. The supplied record indicates a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024, while the current registration status requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may interest people who want to study dietetics within the preventive-health field and are considering academic or career pathways related to nutrition and health. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the relevant provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for further career planning or opportunities related to dietetics and nutrition. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of dietetics
- Application of nutrition-related knowledge in health contexts
- Analytical thinking in a preventive-health field
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
- SAQA ID
- 110993
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- University of the Free State
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and the current status requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme remains open for enrolment.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the qualification structure, learning content, assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements.
- Confirm how the qualification aligns with any further study, employment or professional-registration plans you may have.