Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications from a recognized university or institution:
- A three-year Graduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, Food Science & Nutrition, or an equivalent field, supplemented with three years of relevant work experience.
- A Post Graduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, Food Science & Nutrition, or an equivalent field.
Equivalency is considered for courses such as: Bachelors in Nutrition, Food & Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Home Science with Nutrition specialisation, Chemistry and Zoology, Dietetics & Food Service Management, Applied Nutrition, or Sports Nutrition as a major subject.