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Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Faculty of Community and Health Sciences

Duration4 yearsNQF level7Campuses1
Course overview

About this course

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics is an official University of the Western Cape programme in the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences. Programme structure, modules and selection rules may be updated by UWC.

Course content

What you may study

Biomedical sciences; professional practice; ethics; communication; clinical or laboratory skills; supervised practical learning; and discipline-specific health sciences. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Subject guidance

Recommended school subjects

English, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and Life Sciences.

These are general recommendations, not confirmed minimum subject rules.
Admission

Other admission conditions

Official UWC programme code 8231. Confirm the latest selection rules and capacity requirements on the linked UWC programme page.

Further study

Possible study paths

Graduates may apply for relevant honours or postgraduate diploma study where their qualification, modules and academic results meet the receiving programme's rules. Relevant honours, postgraduate diploma, clinical specialisation, master's or research study, subject to professional and institutional admission rules.

Career possibilities

Where this qualification may lead

Roles in clinical practice, community health, laboratories, rehabilitation, health services or research, depending on the qualification and required professional registration.

Study locations

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