Bachelor of Dietetics at University of Pretoria

Programme overview

This programme combines theory and practical training in clinical and community dietetics, food service management and nutrition advocacy, following an outcomes-based, problem-oriented healthcare team approach. It is accredited by the HPCSA.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Duration: 4 years, full-time | Intake: South Africa and International closing date 30/06/2026; 50 first-year students selected annually | Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Foods and nutrients, nutritional needs of healthy and ill individuals, biochemical and physiological foundations of nutrition, disease prevention and management through nutrition, nutrition education/counselling and advocacy, and food service management.

Career pathways

Dietitians, academics and researchers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 28. English Home Language or First Additional Language level 4, Mathematics level 4, Physical Sciences level 4, APS 28 (NSC/IEB). 50 first-year students selected annually.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 59,000 a year (2026). Estimated average 2026 tuition for the 1st year of study for SA and SADC citizens (table row 'BDietetics (Bachelor of Dietetics)'); the source states a range of R59,000 to R65,000 for 1st year, the lower figure is shown, and 2nd to later years have separa Source

Intake: South Africa and International closing date 30/06/2026; 50 first-year students selected annually

Duration: 4 years, full-time

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