Master of Science: Dietetics
To produce graduates who have a sound research training in various specialisations in Dietetics.
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
128
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Rehabilitative Health/Services
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
To produce graduates who have a sound research training in various specialisations in Dietetics.
Entry requirements and RPL
Completion of the exit level outcomes of a level (NQF) 7 qualification is an appropriate field of study, at a standard acceptable to the faculty.
Recognition of prior learning
Candidates who have, through prior work and learning, attained a level of competence and knowledge in an appropriate field of study, which in the opinion of Senate is sufficient for the purpose of research, may be admitted to the programme. This will be done in terms of the University's common Rule 33.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Learners from this programme will
- have acquired a through understanding of the scientific method and its purpose;
- have a capacity for clear, independent and critical thought.
- be capable of understanding the significance of research findings and of critically evaluating them;
- be able to communicate research findings effectively in both oral and written forms;
- be able to work cooperatively in a team in a problem-solving context;
- have mastered the methods and techniques of research appropriate to their subject of investigation, and have an ability to apply them effectively;
- have a good knowledge and understanding of their subject of investigation; and
- be capable of evaluating the relevant literature and of assessing their own research findings in relation to this literature.
Associated assessment criteria
Learners will demonstrate their ability and proficiency in each of the eight learning outcomes. These are tested by means of a comprehensive dissertation will may be supplemented by an oral presentation of their research findings, and reports by the supervisor(s).
All components are second-examined with external examination for the dissertation.
Integrated assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved
The University of Natal is currently reforming its assessment strategies to include the assessment of applied competence for each qualification. In the meantime, a combination of continuous assessment and traditional written examinations serve to assess the integration of all/most of the learning outcomes for each module in a qualification.
Assessment takes place through the dissertation, in which the learner is expected to present research findings, interpreted and linked to the existing literature, across the entire area of the investigation.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Candidates who reach high levels of achievement are permitted to enter into Doctoral studies. There are no horizontal articulation possibilities.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
Providers currently listed
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