Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
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SAQA ID121045
NQF Level8
Credits480
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Science in Dietetics is an NQF level 8 higher-education qualification in the Curative Health subfield. It is focused on the academic preparation associated with dietetics and health science.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may interest people who want to pursue higher-level study related to dietetics, nutrition and curative health, and who are prepared to investigate the academic and practical requirements of this field.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation for further exploration of dietetics-related work and study. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Health science knowledge relevant to dietetics
- Understanding of dietetics-related concepts
- Application of nutrition knowledge in a health context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
- SAQA ID
- 121045
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2026-08-22
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.
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