Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before Sep 2026, International (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.)
Language
English — TOEFL® iBT: 83
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Pretoria, South Africa
Disciplines
Nutrition & Dietetics
Overview
About the programme
The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences presents degrees in fields ranging from the proverbial A to Z – from actuaries to zoologists, and consists of 13 departments.
All degree programmes are designed to develop problem-solving individuals who can easily adapt to changing circumstances and take the lead in their chosen fields of specialisation. The qualifications awarded are of world-class and provide access to a multitude of career opportunities for dynamic and creative people.
In the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, we strive to continuously improve our high impact research and significantly address the national shortage of PhD graduates that respond to global and local challenges. This Nutrition programme is offered at the University of Pretoria.
Programme Structure
Structure:
- A doctoral study is assessed on the basis of a doctoral thesis in the traditional format or in the form of a collection of published works, creative works and/or other scholarly contributions (articles and essays etc.).
- Oral defense: The faculty regulations may determine that an oral defense should form part of the academic requirements for the qualification.
- A professional doctorate is assessed on the outcome of the research component as well as the required coursework modules in accordance with the approved faculty regulations.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® iBT: 83
Other requirements — General requirements
Admission Requirements
- MSc (Nutrition) degree or relevant master’s degree
- At least 60% for the research component at master’s level
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 2,287 AUD / year ≈ 26,475 ZAR / year
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 2,287 AUD / year ≈ 26,475 ZAR / year
Additional Details
Non-SADC students: added international fee of R4,725
Living costs
Pretoria, South Africa: 742-891 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Various benefits — Deadline 07 Oct 2026 — U.S. government
- The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships — Various benefits — Deadline 03 Jun 2027 — The Association of Commonwealth Universities
- ServiceScape Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026 — ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — 3500 USD — Deadline 15 Nov 2026 — ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Various benefits — Deadline not specified — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 01 Mar 2027 — Voice Talent Online
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026 — IvyPanda
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 13 Jan 2027 — Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — 3000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — Anonymous Hope Fund
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — 1500 USD — Deadline not specified — IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — 12000 USD — Deadline 11 Jan 2027 — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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