BSc in Dietetics at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Aims to produce dietitians with the scientific knowledge, skills and attitudes to function independently in therapeutic nutrition, community nutrition and foodservice management. Studies span four years and are on the Tygerberg campus from the first year.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences | Duration: Four years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

First year includes Chemistry for Health Sciences, Anatomy, Nutrition, Foods, Medical Microbiology and Physiological Biochemistry; later years build on Physiology, Anatomy and Food Production and Systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC/IEB or equivalent aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation); Mathematics 50%; Physical Sciences 50%; Life Sciences 50%.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 74,210 a year (2025). Estimated 2025 study fee for the first year of study (listed as 'BScDiet'), per the SU Yearbook Part 3 student fees; for South African and permanent-resident students; includes module costs per SU; excludes textbooks, society dues, residence and house fee Source

Undergraduate applications and residence applications close on 31 July. Applications for the 2027 intake open on 1 April. The Diploma in Public Accountability closes on 15 December. Applications for financial assistance at SU close on 30 September.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.su.ac.za/en/apply/undergrad

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