PHD Degree (sports)

Hey guys whats your thoughts on a degree in sports nutrition? This will be done part time and will not be a career path, just feel I need more from life.

Hi Pump,

Gaining extra knowledge about something is always cool. Enjoy doing the degee!

For me personally, I will never stop studying.

Nothing wrong with extra education in my books, look at me, i've been studying for 9 years already

Now that i started with bodybuilding i've also considered doing something like that, i'm still at varsity so was thinking of picking up a course on nutrition...

i say go for it, you never can know enough or too old to learn

Yip bud i also say go for it. I've been toying with the idea of doing a MBA for 3 years now. I just dont seem to have the balls to just go ahead and do it

Shit 00pump! Are you serious?! Have too much time on your hands?
Maybe if i win the lotto and can retire.

I rekon 00pump go for it ,if you have the time and the money. If it's what you enjoy do it.Make the most of life while you can.

Once you have completed your course then you should be able to give the forum members great advise that you have never known before.

Go for it bro.

Go for it pump, your knowledge is invaluable on this forum, might as well get a degree out of it.

Where can you study it part time? Is it an online course?

go for it bro, if I had the time and funds for it, I would be doing it aswell. I would also like to know where you can study this part-time???? As far as I know, all those studies were full-time??

My the force be with you!! Goodluck

Sorry it will be done at night.. I have found another site that offers this and trying to find out all the ins and outs.

Will provide feedback once I have it.

A Ph D in Sports Nutrition will follow on a M Sc Nutrition with Sports Nutrition as part of the curriculum. I attach information about our postgraduate courses. Ph D can be done part-time
Best wishes


Just got a reply So it can be done part time.

POST GRADUATE TRAINING: NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

Programmes

• Honours Baccalaureus Scientiae (B Sc Hons), NUTRITION (G626P)
• Magister Scientiae (M Sc), DIETETICS (G851P / G875P)
• Magister Scientiae (M Sc), NUTRITION (G870P / G871P)
• Philosophiae Doctor (Ph D), NUTRITION (G960P) / DIETETICS (G905P)

Course content:

The focus in these postgraduate training courses is Nutrition Research. You will have the opportunity to obtain practical experience in research by executing your own research project, in cooperation with the study leader and other students. The project will be on a relevant approved subject in one of the following specialities: the nutrition transition, micronutrient malnutrition, child nutrition, lipids in health and disease, nutrigenetics, haemostasis, or sports nutrition. The project will train you in the scientific process, such as the method of research, data acquisition and processing, literature research, presentation of results, scientific writing and communication through oral presentations and poster exhibitions. A research report will be submitted in the form of a mini-dissertation for B Sc Hons (G626P), a dissertation (G871/5P) or mini-dissertation (G851P / G870P) for Masters in Nutrition or Dietetics, respectively, or a thesis for Ph D (G960P/G905P).

In the B Sc Hons and M Sc Dietetics or Nutrition programmes, depending on previous learning experience, certain modules have to be selected (see Programme G626P and G870P). It is strongly recommended that all students take Advanced Nutrition (VOED 680).

Hons. B.Sc. Nutrition

The program consists of 96 credits in coursework and a research project of limited extent, which will prepare the student for further postgraduate studies.

Duration of study:

• Full-time: minimum 1 year, maximum 2 years
• Part-time: minimum 1 year, maximum 3 years

Admission requirements:

• B.Sc. degree in Nutrition or a similar qualification, approved by the University, based on knowledge and expertise obtained through previous training,
• a mark of at least 60% in Nutrition in the undergraduate programme (comparable to VNDL311, VOED323 at North-West University),
• approval by the School Director, and
• Introductory Descriptive Statistics (STTN111) or similar qualification is a pre- or co-requisite.

Programme G626P: Nutrition

• VOED678 Research report (32 credits)*
• VOED676 Nutrigenetics (16 credits)
• VOED677 Nutritional epidemiology (16 credits)
• VOED679 Public Health Nutrition (32 credits)
• VOED680 Advanced Nutrition (32 credits)
• VOED681 Sports Nutrition (32 credits)
• FLGX612 Cardiovascular Physiology A (16 credits)
• FLGX625 Endocrinology (16 credits)
• MBWB682 Biokinetics: Clinical (16 credits)
• MBWK686 Child wellness and health promotion (16 credits)

* Compulsory. Select further modules to complete 128 credits, however it is strongly recommended VOED680 (Advanced Nutrition) is included.

MBWB682 and MBWK686 (Human Movement Sciences) may be chosen as substitute for VOED679.

The focus in the modules is the latest research findings on highly relevant topics.

Outcomes of B Sc Hons study:

This study gives admission to M Sc study and will enable you to function as an entrepreneur in a private practice or established institution by:

• identifying and analyzing nutrition related health programmes in individuals and communities, and
• planning creative and innovative nutrition intervention programs.

M Sc Nutrition

This programme consists of two options:

• a research focused programme (G871P) consisting of a dissertation, or
• a lectured programme (G870P) consisting of THREE modules and a mini-dissertation, based on a research project.

Duration of study:

• Minimum duration: 1 year
• Maximum duration: 3 years

Study may be either part-time or full-time.

Admission requirements:

• An appropriate B Sc Hons degree or similar qualification in the applicable field of expertise, and
• a mark of at least 60% in the B Sc Hons study.
• A student with a MB Ch B degree may be admitted to the M Sc Nutrition degree, provided that the lacking subject knowledge is obtained to the satisfaction of the School Director.
• Introductory Descriptive Statistics (STTK 111) or similar qualification is a pre- or co-requisite.

Programme G870P: Nutrition

• VOED873 Mini-dissertation
• VOED874 Public Health Nutrition
• VOED875 Advanced Nutrition
• VOED876 Sports Nutrition

Programme G871P: Nutrition

• VOED871 Dissertation

M Sc Dietetics

For this programme you have an option of THREE modules and a mini-dissertation, based on a research project.

Duration of study:

• Minimum duration: 1 year
• Maximum duration: 3 years

Study may be either part-time or full-time.

Admission requirements:

• A four-year Baccalaureus degree in Dietetics,
• a mark of at least 60% in subjects comparable to VNDL311, VRTP321 and VOED323 in the undergraduate programme, and
• Introductory Descriptive Statistics (STTK111) or similar qualification is a pre- or co-requisite.

Programme G851P: Dietetics

• VOED873 Mini-dissertation*
• VOED874 Public Health Nutrition
• VOED875 Advanced Nutrition
• VOED876 Sports Nutrition
• VOED877 Therapeutic Nutrition
• VOED880 Nutrition support of the paediatric patient
• VOED882 Nutrition support in critical care

*Compulsory, and select any THREE modules, however it is strongly recommended that VOED 875 Advanced Nutrition is selected.


Programme G875P: Dietetics

• VOED871P Dissertation

Outcomes of M Sc study:

The M Sc study gives admission to Ph D study and will equip you with advanced knowledge and expertise to:

• identify a relevant research question within the field of Nutrition or Dietetics,
• plan and execute an appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative research design in a scientific and ethical way through applying appropriate research methods, techniques and procedures,
• interpret the research findings in a scientific accountable way,
• compile a research report from the data, and
• be a leader in nutritional care in South Africa.

Philosophiae Doctor Nutrition / Dietetics

Duration of study:

• Minimum duration: 2 years
• Maximum duration: 4 years

The study may be full-time or part-time.

Admission requirements:

• An appropriate M Sc degree in Nutrition or Dietetics or similar qualification,
• a mark of at least 60% in the M Sc study.

Programme

The programme consists of a thesis based on original research on an approved subject in the applicable field of expertise.

Programme G960P: Nutrition

• VOED971 Thesis

Programme G905P: Dietetics

• DIET971 Thesis

Outcomes of Ph D study:

In addition to the outcomes for an M Sc, a Ph D will give you competence to:

• practice on a highly specialised level as a dietician or nutritionist,
• act as a leader in the profession and the functions of the profession,
• solve nutrition-related problems,
• lead research programmes,
• act as a promoter / co-promoter for students up to Ph D level,
• obtain research funds, and
• present research results through oral presentations and publications in scientific journals.

@pump, you mind telling us what school that is??
thanx;)

Hmmm, thats a lot of studying right there. You'll need 4 years to do a Bsc Nutrition, another 1 year for Bsc Hon, 1 year for Msc an finally 2 more years for Phd. So at least 8 years to get to that point, unless you already have Bsc: Nutrition?

spike you right it is allot, thats why I opened this thread. I would really love to chat to somebody that has completed this

I've got a friend doing the Bsc nutrition. But thats a far cry from the PhD. Most people would start with the Bsc and see how they enjoy it before even considering the Msc, let alone the PhD... Even the Bsc Hons normally requires you to be invited to do it.

Also remember that duration is a minimum possible, more than likely you're looking at a bit longer, especially doing it afterhours. My Mtech has taken me 9 years...

I don't think I can do 9 years at night, i'll lose my mind.

haha, yeah. My minimum time period was 6 years (for the entire Mtech degree), but life happens hey, my daughter was born and time got scarce... I'll finish this year, my 9th

LOL I bet you loving the 9 years studying

Yeah its been a long haul, and surviving off part-time work aint easy, but it'll be over soon and then i've got lots of plans. Fortunately I started young so i'll be 26 when i qualify

00pump - arent you starting off with a BSc IT?

Jack yip

Well in that case you just run your 2 new majors for 3 years? or isnt it just 1 since IT can be paired with most others?