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Programme: MDietetics

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Code	Faculty
10259003	Faculty of Health Sciences

Credits	Duration
Minimum duration of study: 1 year	Total credits: 180

Programme information
Curriculum: Final year

Programme information

The master's degree is conferred by virtue of a dissertation (DEK 890) on an approved topic based on research.

Admission requirements

Subject to the stipulations of General Regulation G.62 students must hold a recognised honours degree in Dietetics/Human Nutrition and be registered as a dietician with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
At least one year of full-time practical experience after acquiring the qualification in terms of which admission to master's degree study is sought.
Students are selected on the grounds of previous academic achievement.

Contact department before application.

Examinations and pass requirements

A minimum pass mark of 50% is required for the dissertation.

Pass with distinction

The degree is conferred with distinction on a student who obtains at least 75% in the dissertation.

Core modules

DEK 890

Dissertation: Dietetics 890

Credits: 180.00

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TNM 802

Applied research methodology 802

Credits: 0.00

Module content:
*Attendance module only.

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The information published here is subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information. The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.

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