University of Pretoria Yearbook 2023

Bachelor of Dietetics [BDietetics] (10139003)

Department Human Nutrition
Minimum duration of
4 years
study
Total credits 548
NQF level 08

Programme information
The programme extends over four academic years during which period a student receives practical training as a
student dietician at an institution or institutions approved for this purpose by the University.
After admission to the first year of study, each student in Dietetics must register as a student in Dietetics with
the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
Students are required to complete at least four weeks applicable elective training (Code DTT 380) under the
supervision of a dietician at an institution approved for this purpose by the University, after the first semester of
the third year of study and prior to the commencement of the fourth year of study.
Note: Students who enrolled for the BDietetics degree programme prior to 2105 will complete the degree under
the old curriculum. However, students who will have third-year status in 2020 will be transferred to the new
curriculum.

Admission requirements
Important information for all prospective students for 2023
The admission requirements below apply to all who apply for admission to the University of Pretoria with
a National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Independent Examination Board (IEB) qualifications. ?

University of Pretoria website click here

Minimum requirements
Achievement level
English Home
Language or
English First Mathematics
Physical Sciences APS
Additional
Language
NSC/IEB NSC/IEB NSC/IEB
4 5 5 28
For advice on a second-choice programme, please consult a Student Advisor. To make an appointment,
send an email to [email protected].

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Applicants with qualifications other than the abovementioned should refer to the
Brochure: Undergraduate Programme Information 2023: Qualifications other than the NSC and IEB, available
at click here.
International Students: Click here

?Important faculty-specific information on undergraduate programmes for 2023

The closing date for all selection programmes is 30 June 2022. Applicants are strongly advised and
encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible after 1 April 2022 and to check the application site
(UP Student Portal) regularly.
● The following persons will be considered for admission: a candidate who is in possession of a certificate that is
deemed by the University to be equivalent to the required National Senior Certificate (NSC) with university
endorsement; a candidate who is a graduate from another tertiary institution or has been granted the status of
a graduate of such an institution; a candidate who is a graduate of another Faculty at the University of Pretoria;
and a candidate who is currently studying at a university.
● Admission to Health Sciences programmes is subject to a selection process.
● Grade 11 final examination results will be used for the conditional selection of prospective students.
● For selection purposes, the sum of the results in six subjects, including English, Mathematics and Physical
Sciences, is calculated.
● Life Orientation is excluded in the calculation of the Admission Point Score (APS).
● All modules will be presented in English, as English is the language of tuition, communication and
correspondence.
● Places are reserved in specific categories to ensure an equitable representation of demographically defined
designated groups. Selection thus takes place in different categories.
● For purposes of selection in the Faculty of Health Sciences, the “Designated Group” category includes South
African Black African or South African Coloured African candidates. The “Open” category refers to all applicants
including applicants from the Designated Group who compete first in the Open category and then in the
Designated Group category if unsuccessful in the Open category.
● Target numbers are specified for all categories as applicable to each programme. Where insufficient
applications are received from qualifying applicants in a certain category, the selection committee may decide
not to fill all places or to fill the places from qualifying applicants in another category.
● A limited number of places are made available to citizens from countries other than South Africa (applicants
who are not South African citizens), with those from SADC countries being given preference. Permanent
residents of RSA are not categorised as foreign students. Applications from citizens from countries other than
South Africa (applicants who are not South African citizens) may also be considered if they are
❍ citizens or permanent residents of countries which have relevant government to government agreements
with South Africa
❍ asylum seekers or refugees
● Citizens from countries other than South Africa (applicants who are not South African citizens) who do not
comply with the conditions above may be considered if space is available.
● If an applicant has multiple citizenships, which includes South African citizenship, he/she will be considered as a
South African applicant.
● The final number of places allocated to new applicants will be determined on an annual basis taking into
account the teaching facilities and resources available and, where necessary, the number of places allocated to
students repeating modules in the first year of study of each degree programme.
● Only applicants who comply with the requirements set out in this document will be considered for selection.

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 However, the achievement of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as only a limited
number of students can be accommodated.
● Selection is based on merit. The faculty does not determine specific selection cut-off values for the different
categories. Such values are generated by the competing students within a particular category in relation to the
number of places available.
● A Merit Point Score (MPS) is used for ranking applicants for selection purposes in all programmes. In certain
programmes other criteria such as rural residence may be used as part of the selection process.
● Only first-choice applicants will be considered, except where otherwise specified, in which case second-choice
candidates may be considered if there are places available.
● The top candidates will be selected provisionally up to or surpassing the allocated number, based on
experience of the expected number of acceptances. A waiting list is created from the group of candidates with
the next highest scores. The length of the waiting list is determined by experience of the number of places
likely to become available and to prevent creating unrealistic expectations.
● All offers are provisional until the final exam results have been received. For applicants in the School leaver
categories a provisional place will be confirmed as long as the NSC or equivalent scores do not fall by more
than two points from the Grade 11 APS score.
● After the final NSC or equivalent qualification results are received, provisional offers will be confirmed if the
applicant still meets the required criteria. The MPS of those on the waiting list will be recalculated using the
NSC or equivalent qualification results and if places become available they will be made offers.
● Places becoming available in any category after selection due to cancellation or forfeiture will be filled from the
waiting list for the specific category.
● This waiting list will remain active until the end of the second week after the start of lectures.
● All successful candidates are admitted to the first year of study only. Registered students in the University
Experienced categories may apply for credit for equivalent modules which they have completed.
● Incomplete applications will not be considered and any false information provided by an applicant in his/her
application may result in immediate cancellation of the application, admission or registration.
● Candidates should note that their conditional admission will be revoked if their APS drops by more
than two points in their final school examination results.
● PLEASE NOTE that compliance with the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to any
programme in this Faculty.
● Selection queries may be directed to click here.
● A student who is made an offer but does not accept it cannot defer the offer and must reapply to be considered
in the following year

Transferring students
A transferring student is a student who, at the time of applying at the University of Pretoria (UP)is/was a
registered student at another tertiary institution. A transferring student will be considered for admission based on
NSC or equivalent qualification and previous academic performance. Students who have been dismissed from
other institutions due to poor academic performance will not be considered for admission to UP.
Closing dates: Same as above

Returning students
A returning student is a student who, at the time of application for a degree programme is/was a registered
student at UP, and wants to transfer to another degree at UP. A returning student will be considered for
admission based on NSC or equivalent qualification and previous academic performance.

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● Students who have been excluded/dismissed from a faculty due to poor academic performance may be
considered for admission to another programme at UP, as per faculty-specific requirements.
● Only ONE transfer between UP faculties and TWO transfers within a faculty will be allowed.
● Admission of returning students will always depend on the faculty concerned and the availability of space in the
programmes for which they apply.
Closing date for applications from returning students is the same as the above

Additional requirements
Also consult General Academic Regulations.

Other programme-specific information

Exemption from the examination in (FAR) Pharmacology 381, 382
Exemption from the examination can be granted if a student who obtained a module mark of at least 65%,
exercises the option to accept it as the final mark.

Examinations and pass requirements

i. Each paper (Paper 1 and 2) of the written examination for Medical nutrition therapy 323, 411 and 480 (MNX
323, 411, 480) as well as the practical examination for MNX 411 must be passed individually with a
subminimum of 40%.
ii. Each paper written for the supplementary examination opportunity in Medical nutrition therapy 323, 411 and
480 (MNX 323, 411, 480) as well as the practical examination for MNX 411 (supplementary examination
opportunity) must be passed individually with a subminimum of 50%.

● In accordance with the stipulations of the General Academic Regulations a year, semester or quarter mark of at
least 40% is required for admission to the examination in all undergraduate modules in the University where
year, semester and quarter marks apply.
● The final mark for a specific module in Nursing Science, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Occupational Therapy and
Human Nutrition (at least 50% is required to pass) is calculated from the examination mark as well as the mark
compiled from the evaluation of a student during continuous, objective and controlled assessment
opportunities during the course of the quarter/semester/year. At least one formal assessment per module is set
as the minimum norm, and students will be exposed on a continuous and regular basis to self-directed
assignments in order to promote reflective learning.
● In the case of modules with practical components, students are required to also comply with the applicable
attendance requirements with regard to acquiring practical skills before a pass mark can be obtained for the
module.
● There are two main examination periods per annum. In respect of first-semester modules, the standard
examination is in May/June and the supplementary examination is in July. In respect of second-semester
modules, the standard examination is in October/ November and the supplementary examination is in
November/December of the same year. Where students need to work additional clinical hours to be allowed to
do a supplementary examination, the relevant head of department will determine the date of the
supplementary examination.
● Only two examination opportunities per module are allowed. If a student fails the supplementary examination,
the module must be repeated.
● A supplementary examination in a module is granted to students in the following cases:

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● If a student obtains a final mark of between 40%-49% in the relevant module at the standard examination and
thus fails.
● If a student obtains a final mark of at least 50% but the required subminimum in the examination, as required
for a specific module, has not been obtained.
● Students intending to sit the supplementary examination due to the reasons mentioned above, must register
for the supplementary examination 24 hours after the results have been made public.
● If a student fails a module at the standard examination, the examination mark obtained in the relevant module
at the supplementary examination will be calculated as the final mark. The marks obtained with continuous
evaluation during the course of the quarter/semester/year will not be taken into calculation. If the student
passes the module at the supplementary examination opportunity, a maximum of 50% is awarded as a pass
mark to the module in question.
● A student who is prevented from writing the standard examination due to illness or other qualifying
circumstances, may be granted permission by the dean to write a special examination in the particular
module(s).
● If a student is granted permission from the Dean to write a special examination, the continuous evaluation
mark, together with the examination mark obtained in the module in question at the supplementary
examination opportunity, will be calculated as the final mark obtained in the module.
● In instances where students are unable to write the examination and supplementary examination as a
consequence of a serious medical condition or an accident, such a student must apply for a special
dispensation, with the support of the dean, to the Registrar, who will make a final decision.
● The School of Healthcare Sciences applies the General Academic Regulations, according to which a student
requiring a limited number of modules (no more than the equivalent of four semester modules) to complete his
or her degree, may in terms of faculty regulations, be admitted to a Chancellor's examination in the modules in
question.

Promotion to next study year

● A student must pass in all the prescribed core modules of a specific year of study to be promoted to a
subsequent year of study. A student can only be promoted to a subsequent year of study if the student has not
failed more than two fundamental modules of seven weeks each per semester or one module of 14 weeks per
semester. A non-negotiable prerequisite for admission to the final year of study is pass marks in all the core
and fundamental modules of the preceding years of study. Refer to the programmes for fundamental modules
in each discipline.
● A pass mark refers to a final mark of at least 50%.
● Modules with practical and clinical training credits cannot be passed unless all the prescribed clinical hours and
practical activities have been completed to the satisfaction of the relevant head of department.
● The Chairperson of the examination moderating meeting may, after assessing the student’s total profile, grant
special approval to be promoted to the next year of study.
● The exception is the Department of Human Nutrition, where the regulations as applicable in the Faculty of
Natural and Agricultural Sciences regarding the modules presented by that Faculty, are relevant.
● Modules can only be taken in advance or repeated if it can be accommodated in the existing examination
timetable.
● A student who must repeat a year of study may, with the approval of the Chairperson of the examination
moderating meeting and the relevant head of department, be allowed to take fundamental modules of the
subsequent year, if he/she complies with all the prerequisites for the relevant modules. No adjustment to
existing timetables will be allowed.

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The following fundamental modules are relevant:
? BCM 251, 252, 257, FAR 381, VDS 322; VDB 321

Practical/clinical/internship information
Internship training (second semester of the final year of study)
The four compulsory semester modules (CNT 480, DTT 480, MNX 480 and FSS 480) jointly form the internship
training and must be taken simultaneously.

Pass with distinction

The degree is conferred with distinction on a student who has obtained at least 75% (not rounded) in the
following modules: CNT 411, 480 jointly, as well as MNX 411, 480 jointly (not rounded), and FSS 480.

General information
University of Pretoria Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) verification project
The higher education sector has undergone an extensive alignment to the Higher Education Qualification Sub-
Framework (HEQF) across all institutions in South Africa. In order to comply with the HEQSF, all institutions are
legally required to participate in a national initiative led by regulatory bodies such as the Department of Higher
Education and Training (DHET), the Council on Higher Education (CHE), and the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA). The University of Pretoria is presently engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications
and programmes with the HEQSF criteria. Current and prospective students should take note that changes to UP
qualification and programme names, may occur as a result of the HEQSF initiative. Students are advised to
contact their faculties if they have any questions.

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Curriculum: Year 1
Minimum credits: 100

Fundamental modules
Academic information management 111 (AIM 111)
Module credits 4.00
NQF Level 05
Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Faculty of Humanities
Service modules
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Faculty of Theology and Religion
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Information Science
Period of presentation Semester 1
Module content
Find, evaluate, process, manage and present information resources for academic purposes using appropriate
technology.

Academic information management 121 (AIM 121)

Module credits 4.00
NQF Level 05
Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Faculty of Humanities
Service modules Faculty of Law
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Faculty of Theology and Religion
Faculty of Veterinary Science
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Informatics

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Period of presentation Semester 2
Module content
Apply effective search strategies in different technological environments. Demonstrate the ethical and fair use of
information resources. Integrate 21st-century communications into the management of academic information.

General chemistry 117 (CMY 117)

Module credits 16.00
NQF Level 05
Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Faculty of Education
Service modules
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Veterinary Science
A candidate must have Mathematics for at least 60% and 60% for Physical
Prerequisites
Sciences.
Contact time 1 practical per week, 4 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Chemistry
Period of presentation Semester 1
Module content
General introduction to inorganic, analytical and physical chemistry. Atomic structure and periodicity. Molecular
structure and chemical bonding using the VSEOR model. Nomenclature of inorganic ions and compounds.
Classification of reactions: precipitation, acid-base, redox reactions and gas-forming reactions. Mole concept and
stoichiometric calculations concerning chemical formulas and chemical reactions. Principles of reactivity: energy
and chemical reactions. Physical behaviour gases, liquids, solids and solutions and the role of intermolecular
forces. Rate of reactions: Introduction to chemical kinetics.

General chemistry 127 (CMY 127)

Module credits 16.00
NQF Level 05
Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Faculty of Education
Service modules
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Veterinary Science
Natural and Agricultural Sciences students: CMY 117 GS or CMY 154 GS Health
Prerequisites
Sciences students: none
Contact time 1 practical per week, 4 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Chemistry
Period of presentation Semester 2

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Module content
Theory: General physical-analytical chemistry: Chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, buffers, solubility
equilibrium, entropy and free energy, electrochemistry. Organic chemistry: Structure (bonding), nomenclature,
isomerism, introductory stereochemistry, introduction to chemical reactions and chemical properties of organic
compounds and biological compounds, i.e. carbohydrates and aminoacids. Practical: Molecular structure (model
building), synthesis and properties of simple organic compounds.

Academic English for Health Sciences (BNurs, BDietetics, BOH, BOT, BRad and BPhysio) 121
(ELH 121)
Module credits 6.00
NQF Level 05
Service modules Faculty of Health Sciences
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 1 discussion class per week, 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Unit for Academic Literacy
Period of presentation Semester 1
Module content
Academic reading as well as academic writing and presentation skills, based on the approach followed in the
healthcare sciences. *Presented to students in Health Sciences only.

Academic English for Health Sciences122 (ELH 122)

Module credits 6.00
NQF Level 05
Service modules Faculty of Health Sciences
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 1 discussion class per week, 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Unit for Academic Literacy
Period of presentation Semester 2
Module content
Study of specific language skills required in the Health Care Sciences, including interviewing and report-writing
skills. *Presented to students in Health Sciences only. (BCur, BDietetics, BOH, BOT, Brad, BPhysT)*

Molecular and cell biology 111 (MLB 111)

Module credits 16.00
NQF Level 05

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 Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Faculty of Education
Service modules
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Veterinary Science
A candidate who has passed Mathematics with at least 60% in the Grade 12
Prerequisites
examination
Contact time 1 practical/tutorial per week, 4 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology
Period of presentation Semester 1
Module content
Introduction to the molecular structure and function of the cell. Basic chemistry of the cell. Structure and
composition of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Ultrastructure and function of cellular organelles, membranes
and the cytoskeleton. General principles of energy, enzymes and cell metabolism. Selected processes, e.g.
glycolysis, respiration and/or photosynthesis. Introduction to molecular genetics: DNA structure and replication,
transcription, translation. Cell growth and cell division.

Academic orientation 110 (UPO 110)

Module credits 0.00
NQF Level 00
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Health Sciences Deans Office
Period of presentation Year

Core modules
Dietetic profession 110 (DTT 110)
Module credits 6.00
NQF Level 05
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 1 discussion class per week, 1 lecture per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 1
Module content
Philosophy, development and challenges of the dietetic profession in a South African context.

Cultural eating patterns 122 (DTT 122)

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Module credits 6.00
NQF Level 05
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 1 discussion class per week, 1 lecture per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 2
Module content
Cultural eating patterns of various ethnic and religious groups in South Africa.

Physiology 161 (FSG 161)

Module credits 6.00
NQF Level 05
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 1 practical per week, 4 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Physiology
Period of presentation Quarter 3
Module content
Introduction to physiological principles; neurophysiology, and muscle physiology.

Physiology 162 (FSG 162)

Module credits 6.00
NQF Level 05
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 1 practical per week, 4 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Physiology
Period of presentation Quarter 4
Module content
Body fluids; haematology; cardiovascular physiology, lymphatic system, and body defence mechanisms.

Integrated healthcare leadership 120 (IHL 120)

Module credits 8.00
NQF Level 05

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Service modules Faculty of Humanities
Contact time 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Nursing Science
Period of presentation Semester 2
Module content
Leadership and multidisciplinary team work. Healthcare systems and legislation. Determinants of health.
Introduction to healthcare models (e.g. community-based care, family-centred care, etc.). Professionalism,
Ethical principles. Management of diversity. NB: Only for School of Healthcare Sciences and Department of
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology students.

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Curriculum: Year 2
Minimum credits: 132

Fundamental modules
Introduction to proteins and enzymes 251 (BCM 251)
Module credits 12.00
NQF Level 06
Service modules Faculty of Health Sciences
Prerequisites CMY 117 GS and CMY 127 GS and MLB 111 GS
Contact time 1 tutorial per week, 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology
Period of presentation Semester 1
Module content
Structural and ionic properties of amino acids. Peptides, the peptide bond, primary, secondary, tertiary and
quaternary structure of proteins. Interactions that stabilise protein structure, denaturation and renaturation of
proteins. Introduction to methods for the purification of proteins, amino acid composition, and sequence
determinations. Enzyme kinetics and enzyme inhibition. Allosteric enzymes, regulation of enzyme activity, active
centres and mechanisms of enzyme catalysis. Examples of industrial applications of enzymes and in clinical
pathology as biomarkers of diseases. Online activities include introduction to practical laboratory techniques and
Good Laboratory Practice; techniques for the quantitative and qualitative analysis of biological
molecules; enzyme activity measurements; processing and presentation of scientific data.

Carbohydrate metabolism 252 (BCM 252)

Module credits 12.00
NQF Level 06
Faculty of Education
Service modules
Faculty of Health Sciences
Prerequisites BCM 251 GS and BCM 257 GS.
Contact time 1 tutorial per week, 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology
Period of presentation Semester 2

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Module content
Carbohydrate structure and function. Blood glucose measurement in the diagnosis and treatment of
diabetes. Bioenergetics and biochemical reaction types. Glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, glycogen metabolism,
pentose phosphate pathway, citric acid cycle and electron transport. Total ATP yield from the complete oxidation
of glucose. A comparison of cellular respiration and photosynthesis. Online activities include techniques for
the study and analysis of metabolic pathways and enzymes; PO ratio of mitochondria, electrophoresis,
extraction, solubility and gel permeation techniques; scientific method and design.

Introductory biochemistry 257 (BCM 257)

Module credits 12.00
NQF Level 06
Prerequisites CMY 117 GS and CMY 127 GS and MLB 111 GS
Contact time 1 tutorial per week, 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology
Period of presentation Semester 1
Module content
Chemical foundations. Weak interactions in aqueous systems. Ionisation of water, weak acids and weak bases.
Buffering against pH changes in biological systems. Water as a reactant and function of water. Carbohydrate
structure and function. Biochemistry of lipids and membrane structure. Nucleotides and nucleic acids. Other
functions of nucleotides: energy carriers, components of enzyme cofactors and chemical messengers.
Introduction to metabolism. Bioenergetics and biochemical reaction types. Online activities include introduction
to laboratory safety and Good Laboratory Practice; basic biochemical calculations; experimental method design
and scientific controls, processing and presentation of scientific data.

Physiology 251 (FSG 251)

Module credits 6.00
NQF Level 06
Prerequisites RAN 100, FSG 161, FSG 162, MTL 180
Contact time 1 practical per week, 4 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Physiology
Period of presentation Quarter 1
Module content
Structure, gas exchange and secretory functions of the lungs; structure, excretory and non-urinary functions of
the kidneys, acid-base balance, and skin and body temperature control. Practical work to complement the
theory.

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Physiology 252 (FSG 252)
Module credits 6.00
NQF Level 06
Prerequisites RAN 100, FSG 161, FSG 162, MTL 180
Contact time 1 practical per week, 4 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Physiology
Period of presentation Quarter 2
Module content
Nutrition, digestion and metabolism, hormonal control of body functions, and the reproductive systems. Practical
work to complement the theory.

Core modules
Nutrition education 223 (DTT 223)
Module credits 12.00
NQF Level 06
Prerequisites 2nd-year status. The module runs concurrently with HNT 220.
Contact time 1 discussion class per week, 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 2
Module content
A total diet approach to communicating food and nutrition messages using theoretical fameworks, including
planning and evaluation of content as well as presentation skills.

Human nutrition 210 (HNT 210)

Module credits 20.00
NQF Level 06
Service modules Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Prerequisites 2nd-year status
Contact time 1 discussion class per week, 4 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 1

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Module content
Application of scientific principles in human nutrition.
Standards, guidelines and food composition tables.

Human nutrition 220 (HNT 220)

Module credits 20.00
NQF Level 06
Service modules Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Prerequisites FSG 251 GS, FSG 252 GS, BCM 251, BCM 257, HNT 210
Contact time 1 discussion class per week, 3 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 2
Module content
Human nutrition in the life cycle: Nutritional screening, nutritional needs, nutrition problems and prevention
thereof, growth monitoring and meal/menu planning.

Integrated healthcare leadership 210 (IHL 210)

Module credits 8.00
NQF Level 06
Service modules Faculty of Humanities
IHL 112/2/3, IHL 120 (For Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and
Prerequisites
Dietetics students only IHL 120 is applicable).
Contact time 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Nursing Science
Period of presentation Semester 1
Module content
Principles of project management. Communication principles. Leadership. Health promotion and education,
advocacy and literacy. Counselling for health behaviour change. NB: Only for School of Healthcare Sciences and
Speech- Language Pathology and Audiology students.

Basic food preparation and food preparation techniques 231 (VDS 231)
Module credits 12.00
NQF Level 06
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 1 discussion class per week, 1 lecture per week, 1 practical per week

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Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Consumer and Food Sciences
Period of presentation Semester 1
Module content
Basic food preparation and food preparation techniques.

Food commodities and preparation 232 (VDS 232)

Module credits 12.00
NQF Level 06
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 1 discussion class per week, 1 lecture per week, 1 practical per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Consumer and Food Sciences
Period of presentation Semester 2
Module content
Food commodities and preparation.

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Curriculum: Year 3
Minimum credits: 195

Fundamental modules
Pharmacology 381 (FAR 381)
Module credits 18.00
NQF Level 07
Service modules Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Prerequisites FLG 211, FLG 212, FLG 221, FLG 222 GS
Contact time 1 lecture per week, 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Pharmacology
Period of presentation Semester 1
Module content
The undergraduate pharmacology module introduces students to general pharmacological principles, routes of
administration, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Furthermore, disease treatment with relation to
disorders of the cardiovascular, inflammatory and autonomic nervous system is discussed, as well as
anaesthesia, asthma, diabetes, diuresis, obesity and pain.

Core modules
Community nutrition 321 (CNT 321)
Module credits 10.00
NQF Level 07
Service modules Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Prerequisites 3rd-year status
Contact time 1 discussion class per week, 2 lectures per week, Community Engagement
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 2
Module content
Community nutrition practice within the larger public health realm. Nutrition within primary healthcare. Nutrition
and community development as well as project planning and management.

Dietetic counselling 310 (DTT 310)

Module credits 20.00
NQF Level 07

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Prerequisites 3rd-year status
Contact time 1 discussion class per week, 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 1
Module content
Theory of counselling. Interviewing: Interview; the consultation process; verbal, written and non-verbal
communication to clients, patients, employees as individuals or groups in different stages of the life cycle in
health and disease in homogenic and trans/multi-cultural situations by means of applicable theoretical
frameworks.

Clinic and discussion class 320 (DTT 320)

Module credits 5.00
NQF Level 07
Prerequisites DTT 310
Contact time 1 practical per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 2
Module content
Practice training: Management of a dietetics clinic. Practising the consultation process and practice management
in a dietetics clinic.

Integrated healthcare leadership 310 (IHL 310)

Module credits 8.00
NQF Level 07
Service modules Faculty of Humanities
IHL 210, IHL 221/2/3/4 (For Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and
Prerequisites
Dietetics students only IHL 210 is applicable).
Contact time 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Nursing Science
Period of presentation Semester 1
Module content
Community needs assessment. Leadership in community development. Planning and implementation of
collaborative community-based interventions. Application of principles of monitoring and evaluation. NB: Only
for School of Healthcare Sciences and Department of Speech - Language Pathology and Audiology students.

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Medical nutrition therapy 310 (MNX 310)
Module credits 9.00
NQF Level 07
Prerequisites 3rd-year status
Contact time 1 discussion class per week, 2 lectures per week for 7 weeks
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 1
Module content
Aetiology and clinical manifestations of under- and over-nutrition/PEM; principles and practices of medical
nutrition therapy in under-nutrition/PEM; impact and influence of worm infestation. Relationship between
malnutrition and AIDS; role of nutrition in immunity within the context of HIV/AIDS; clinical signs, symptoms and
problems associated with HIV/AIDS and guidelines for the alleviation of these symptoms; nutritional related
problems of medication used by HIV/AIDS patients. Metabolic response to acute and chronic stress. Principles of
special nutritional care, special feeding methods and products required for injured/critically ill patients.
Appropriate practical assignments and case studies.

Medical nutrition therapy 323 (MNX 323)

Module credits 28.00
NQF Level 07
Prerequisites 3rd-year status and MNX 310.
Contact time 2 discussion classes per week, 4 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 2
Module content
Relationships between obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance and concomitant health
risks. Aetiology, pathophysiology and manifestation(s) of type 1 and type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, gestational
diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance; principles and practices of medical nutrition therapy of diabetes
mellitus integrated with medical/pharmacological treatment; dietary treatment/prevention of complications;
dietary adaptations when exercising and lifestyle/behaviour modification. Aetiology and clinical manifestations of
cardiovascular; principles and practices of medical nutrition therapy in CVD. Congenital heart disease and
special problems related to children with congenital heart disease. Aetiology and clinical manifestation(s) of
renal disease conditions; principles and practices of medical nutrition therapy in renal conditions (nephritic
syndrome, nephrotic syndrome, acute and chronic renal failure, nephrolithiasis). Nutrient-drug interactions.
Appropriate practical assignments and case studies.

Nutritional assessment 313 (NTA 313)

Module credits 30.00

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NQF Level 07
Service modules Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Prerequisites 3rd-year status
Contact time 1 discussion class per week, 1 practical per week, 4 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 1
Module content
Evaluation of nutrition status within the nutrition care process. Principles of science as applied in nutrition
assessment. Nutrition screening; clinical, anthropometric, biochemical and dietary evaluation of nutrition status.
Practice training: practising of theoretical principles of nutrition status evaluation in hospital/clinic and/or skills
laboratory.

Research methodology for healthcare sciences 300 (RHC 300)

Module credits 30.00
NQF Level 07
Service modules Faculty of Humanities
(ELH 121 and 122); AIM 111, prerequisites for BA Audiology: ODL 210 and 220;
Prerequisites KMP 210 and 220, prerequisites for BA Speech-Language Pathology students: SPP
210 and 220; KMP 210 and KMP 220.
Contact time 2 lectures per week, 2 practicals per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Nursing Science
Period of presentation Year
Module content
Concepts of research; research process; research studies appraisal; planning and developing literature review;
developing research idea and research question; research principles in designing research proposal; research
proposal writing.

Food service management 321 (VDB 321)

Module credits 18.00
NQF Level 07
Service modules Faculty of Health Sciences
Prerequisites Natural and Agricultural Sciences students: VDS 322 #
Contact time 1 practical per week, 3 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Consumer and Food Sciences

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Period of presentation Semester 2
Module content
Planning and layout of food service units for different food service systems. Equipment for food services. Factors
influencing the choice and purchasing of equipment for different food service units. Hygiene and safety in food
services. management in food service systems. Financial management in food services.

Large-scale food production 323 (VDS 323)

Module credits 19.00
NQF Level 07
Prerequisites VDS 231
Contact time 1 practical per week, 3 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Consumer and Food Sciences
Period of presentation Semester 2
Module content
Large-scale production.

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Curriculum: Final year
Minimum credits: 121

Core modules
Community nutrition 411 (CNT 411)
Module credits 22.00
NQF Level 08
Service modules Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Prerequisites 4th-year status
Contact time 1 discussion class per week, 4 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 1
Module content
Global nutrition challenges e.g. food security, protein-energy and micronutrient malnutrition, non communicable
diseases of lifestyle, etc. Public health approaches and general nutrition interventions to address these
challenges. Nutrition program development including assessment, analysis and interventions in the South
African context as well as Nutrition Policy formulation

Internship training in community nutrition 480 (CNT 480)

Module credits 14.00
NQF Level 08
Prerequisites CNT 411
Contact time Five times 8hrs per day for 7 weeks
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 2
Module content
Academic service learning project in community-based programme development (i.e. planning, implementation
and evaluation). Facility-based primary healthcare service delivery.

Dietetic profession 411 (DTT 411)

Module credits 3.00
NQF Level 08
Prerequisites 4th-year status
Contact time 1 practical per week

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Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 1
Module content
Dietetic profession. Practice training: Management of a dietetics clinic. Practising the consultation process and
practice management in a dietetics clinic.

Integration in dietetics 480 (DTT 480)

Module credits 5.00
NQF Level 08
Prerequisites 4th-year status
Contact time 1 seminar per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 2
Module content
*Attendance module only

Internship training in food service system management 480 (FSS 480)

Module credits 14.00
NQF Level 08
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 5 discussion classes per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 2

Advanced human nutrition 411 (HNT 411)

Module credits 10.00
NQF Level 08
Service modules Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Prerequisites 4th-year status
Contact time 1 discussion class per week, 3 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition

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Period of presentation Semester 1
Module content
Seminars and case studies (theory and practical application): Eating behaviour, eating disorders,
nutrient/nutrition supplementation, sports nutrition, vegetarianism, food safety, nutrition of the disabled,
prevention of non-communicable disease of lifestyle; nutrition and immunity; nutrition and genetics.

Medical nutrition therapy 411 (MNX 411)

Module credits 25.00
NQF Level 08
Prerequisites 4th-year status
Contact time 1 practical per week, 3 discussion classes per week, 6 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 1
Module content
The role of diet and nutrition in the aetiology and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and related
organs, metabolic disorders and gout, diseases of neurological origin, prematurity and paediatric disease
conditions. Nutritional care of physiological trauma and cancer. Nutrient-drug interactions. Appropriate practical
assignments and case studies (practising the nutrition care process).

Internship training in medical nutrition therapy 480 (MNX 480)

Module credits 18.00
NQF Level 08
Prerequisites MNX 411
Contact time 5 discussion classes per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Human Nutrition
Period of presentation Semester 2

Research in healthcare sciences 400 (RHC 400)

Module credits 10.00
NQF Level 08
Prerequisites RHC 300
Contact time 1 lecture per week, 1 practical per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Nursing Science
Period of presentation Year

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Module content
Conducting process of obtaining ethics clearance, data collection, data analysis, research report writing.

Regulations and rules

The regulations and rules for the degrees published here are subject to change and may be amended
after the publication of this information.

The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and
registered students of the University, as well as all prospective students who have accepted an offer of
a place at the University of Pretoria. On registering for a programme, the student bears the
responsibility of ensuring that they familiarise themselves with the General Academic Regulations
applicable to their registration, as well as the relevant faculty-specific and programme-specific
regulations and information as stipulated in the relevant yearbook. Ignorance concerning these
regulations will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression, or basis for an exception to any of
the aforementioned regulations.

University of Pretoria Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) verification project

The higher education sector has undergone an extensive alignment to the Higher Education Qualification Sub-
Framework (HEQF) across all institutions in South Africa. In order to comply with the HEQSF, all institutions are
legally required to participate in a national initiative led by regulatory bodies such as the Department of Higher
Education and Training (DHET), the Council on Higher Education (CHE), and the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA). The University of Pretoria is presently engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications
and programmes with the HEQSF criteria. Current and prospective students should take note that changes to UP
qualification and programme names, may occur as a result of the HEQSF initiative. Students are advised to
contact their faculties if they have any questions.

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