​​Division of Human Nutrition

​Education - Postgraduate

Master of Public Health Nutrition​

The programme provides interdisciplinary training in public health nutrition, food and nutritional sciences to prepare the graduates for careers as scientists, researchers, public health nutritionists and managers in public health practice, government agencies, academic institutions, health care systems and the private sector.

​Specific admission requirements

For admission into the structure​d stream a NQF level 8 qualification (or international equivalent) in Health Science or Agricultural Sciences is required, as well as proof that you have completed nutrition modules at an undergraduate level. 

For admission into the research stream the candidate must have the above plus knowledge of  Research Methodology and experience in planning and implementing of a research project (at undergraduate level and professionally) or shall otherwise have attained a standard of competence deemed adequate for such purpose by Senate. 

Only a limited number of student are selected annually. ​

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Please note: One contact session (at the Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg campus) of one week's duration in the first year is compulsory for the structured and research streams. 

Please note: Preference will be given to candidates that will not be undertaking their community service year (if relevant) during their first year of study (SA residents). Candidates can apply during their community service year for the following year, should they be interested. All other candidates apply as per usual.

Structured stream