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MSc Dietetics at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa

Programme overview

The MSc (Dietetics) (MDIA01) is obtained by completing a full dissertation. The minimum duration is 2 years and the maximum 4 years.

Faculty: School of Health Care Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years minimum (maximum 4 years)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

The degree is obtained by completing a full dissertation (MDIA01).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Four-year qualification or an honours degree in nutrition/dietetics, or status granted by Senate. Selection by committee.

ZAR 42,220 for the whole programme (2026). Listed as 'MASTERS -DIETETICS' in the postgraduate fee schedule (document header reads 'Postgraduate fees 2025', published on the 2026 fees page). Paid in the 1st year of study; later years pay only the registration fee (R4,500). Excludes registration fee Source

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 April 2026 and close on 31 July 2026 for undergraduate programmes and 31 August 2026 for postgraduate programmes. The non-refundable application fee is R300, paid into the university Standard Bank account using the ID number as reference; one fee covers both an undergraduate and a postgraduate application (maximum two study choices).

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