Master of Science in Nutrition
The qualification encourages advanced intellectual achievement in the form of productive scholarship and research.
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
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 Venda
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
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
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Purpose and rationale
The qualification encourages advanced intellectual achievement in the form of productive scholarship and research.
Entry requirements and RPL
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 in Human Nutrition, NQF Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Demonstration of a thorough grounding in basic nutritional science.
- Perform as a self-starter in the work situation.
- Functions as a leader among health professionals.
- Appropriately interpret human nutrition and dietetics issues for health care professionals and policymakers.
- Evaluate scientific literature and research results critically.
- Develop, design and conduct valid research projects.
Specify critical.
Associated assessment criteria
- Critical analysis of nutrition of research results and how it relates to good health.
- Critical analysis of the impact of nutrition intervention strategies on the public`s health status.
- Critical analysis of the role of WHO and FAO position statements on nutrition as a science and its relevance with regard to South Africa.
Integrated assessment
- Portfolios.
- Oral examinations.
Other
Proposal and thesis.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Security, Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Nutrition, NQF Level 10.
International comparability
This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
N/A
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