BSc in Dietetics at University of Stellenbosch

Bachelor of Dietetics (BDietetics) Dietetics is a supplementary health care profession, like, amongst others, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. The core business of dietetics is to promote the quality of life of individuals and/or communities by means of nutrition care.

Minimum Requirement

Write the NBTs AQL and MAT by 30 June
• An aggregate of at least 50% for the NSC or an equivalent qualification (excluding Life Orientation)
• Mathematics 50%
• Physical Sciences 50%
• Life Sciences 50%
• Complete and submit the Clinical Visitation Form for Dietetics by 31 July.

Admission requirements

For admission to the University you need:
• A National Senior Certificate or school-leaving certificate from the Independent Examination Board as certified by Umalusi with admission to bachelor’s degree studies; or
• A university exemption certificate issued by the South African Matriculation Board to students with other school qualifications.
Admission to bachelor’s degree studies requires that you obtain a mark of at least 4 (50-59%) in each of four designated university admission subjects.

What jobs can you do with dietetics degree?

The scope of this field is as follows: A graduate in B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics can work as a dietician in hospitals and Nutritionists in health clinics, health centers, and MNCs. Opportunity to be a registered dietician (RD).

What Kinds of Jobs are Available?

Nutrition professionals are employed in a vast variety of careers in the following sectors:

Healthcare: nutrition education and care at clinics, hospitals, assisted living, and nursing homes

Wellness Programs: corporate and worksite wellness, and health coaching

Food Science: research and new product development

Quality Assurance: grocery and restaurant inspection, food safety testing, safe food planning, and monitoring

Food Service Management: plan menus and oversee operations at school districts, hospitals, and long term care facilities

Government and Community Health: nutrition education as a part of public health, shaping of public health policy

Education and Research: teach and research nutrition science.

How much does a dietitian in South Africa?

R294,280 (ZAR)/yr.