BSc Dietetics at University of Limpopo

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Dietetics is listed in the University of Limpopo Undergraduate Prospectus 2027 faculty requirements under the School of Health Care Sciences in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The programme runs for 4 years of study.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: School of Health Care Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Location: Polokwane (Mankweng), Limpopo, South Africa

Career pathways

Possible careers listed: Dietician in hospital, community dietician, food service manager, consultants for food production companies, medical representatives of nutritional companies, private practice and research centres.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 26. NSC with Bachelor exemption: Life Orientation level 3 and English level 3 minimum (general rule); programme requirements: English level 4 (50-59%), Mathematics level 4 (50-59%), Physical Sciences level 5 (60-69%), Life Sciences level 5 (60-69%), additional subjects 1 and 2 at level 4 (50-59%). Additional subjects contribute to the minimum APS total. Minimum APS 26.

ZAR 56,200 a year (2026). Level 1 of study: the TOTAL the 2026 Tuition Fees Detailed Qualifications schedule prints for the modules listed at that level (qualification code BDIB02). Tuition only; excludes residence, registration, application and other fees. The schedule does not s Source

Applications are submitted online. A non-refundable application handling fee of R200 applies for South African applicants and R750 for international applicants, paid by bank deposit with proof of payment attached to the application.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ul.ac.za/admissions/undergraduate-studies/

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