Master of Dietetics

The Master's qualification in Dietetics is a course-work based qualification. Qualified learners will have comprehensive, in-depth knowledge, specialised technical skills (preventive, promotive, developmental and curative) in the field of dietetics. Qualified learners will also have well-developed skills to initiate research and be able to write a research protocol in the field of dietetics. The qualification aims for a candidate to demonstrate grantmanship and to do research under supervision. An attitude of lifelong learning will be fostered, ensuring continuing self-development and development of the field.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• Bachelor of Science Honours: Dietetics.

1. Know, understand and apply relevant in depth scientific knowledge by studying appropriate and applicable ancillary subjects or modules.
2. Perform a literature study(s) in the field of interest.
3. Initiate and write a research proposal.
4. Demonstrate grantmanship.
5. Perform and manage relevant research.
6. Develop practical laboratory skills.
7. Complete the research project.

One

• Demonstrate relevant in depth knowledge of ancillary subjects or modules.

Two

Literature study is relevant to the research topic and the information is appropriately analysed and

Three

• The research proposal is relevant and applicable.
• The research field is sufficiently understood.
• The proposed research involves the application of appropriate theory and practice.
• The proposal is feasible.

Four

• The successful submission of a grant to funding agencies.

Five

• Observations made are consistently and accurately recorded Evaluation of performances and suggestions put forward for improvement.
• The research process is successfully managed.

Six

• Latest techniques and technology are assimilated into appropriate practice.

Seven

• Learning facilitated through oral and poster presentations and/or in house seminars Research results published in an accredited journal Completion of a dissertation according to scientific norms.

Integrated assessment

Portfolios.

Work-place assessments.

Written examinations.

Oral examinations.

Other

Portfolio

• Papers and or posters are presented at local and international conferences.
• Ancillary subjects or modules are evaluated by means of tests and examinations, under the supervision of external assessors or moderators.
• Results are published in refereed scientific journals.
• A dissertation is completed and evaluated by external assessors or moderators.

Formative Assessment

• Learners give feedback to supervisors on research results and present seminars or literature reviews in their applied research field. Feedback is given to the candidate on a continual basis.
• The progress of a candidate is monitored by a guidance committee allocated to the student by the Postgraduate Curriculum committee of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Summative Assessment

• Portfolio work has been completed and assessed.
• Written and oral examinations at the end of the study.