Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (BSc Dietetics) at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The BSc Dietetics (BC846002) is offered in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences on the Bloemfontein Campus.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 33. Minimum AP 33; English Level 5 (60%); Mathematics Level 4 (50%); Life Sciences Level 5 (60%); Physical Sciences Level 4 (50%). Subject to selection; the preferred programme must be the first choice. Closing date for 2027 applications 31 May 2026.

ZAR 63,410 a year (2027). Prospectus 2027 estimated fee structure: estimated average tuition per year for 'BSc Dietetics'; guideline for first year, excludes food, uniforms, textbooks, study material, accommodation and travel; subject to change. Source

Domestic applicants: ZAR 62,640 a year (2026). Indicative estimated average cost per year for SA and SADC students, listed as 'BSc Dietetics' (first-year amount shown). Year 1 R62,640; Year 2 R61,530; Year 3 R57,560; Year 4 R60,770. Tuition is charged per module and varies with modules registered; sub Source

Undergraduate applications open online on 1 April. Closing dates: 31 May for MB ChB, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Radiation Science, Biokinetics, Dietetics and Sport Coaching; 31 July for Nursing, Social Work and Architecture; 31 August for international undergraduate applications; 30 September for transferring students and all other selection and non-selection programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.ufs.ac.za

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