Overview

The Food Science and Technology program at Durban University of Technology is driven by the development of theoretical knowledge base as well as the business needs of the biotechnology sector. It involves a flexible model where the course content would continuously evolve with the rapid changes occurring within the field of Food Science without compromising on the basic tools in the area.

Employment Opportunities

Food Technologists/Scientists work predominantly in a laboratory or industrial environment and may be employed as quality inspectors, laboratory analysts, researchers, product development technologists, packaging technologists, auditors of food factories and suppliers. Food Technologists/Scientists may eventually specialize in one of the following areas: quality assurance or control; product re-search and development, production management and quality management.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Bacteriology
Biochemistry
Mycology
Food Legislation
Role of Applied Science in Society
Food Product Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

372 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durban, South Africa

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science Food Technology View 4 other Bachelors in Food Technology in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The person shall have reached the age of 23 in the first year of registration and shall have atleast:

three years of appropriate work experience; and/or

capacity forthe proposed instructional programme, which shall be assessed by a Senate-approved admission assessment comprising of a DUT Standardised Assessment Test for Access and Placement (SATAP), Academic Literacies (AL) & English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (2,5 hours) and/or an appropriate subject or programme specific written assessment designed and marked by the relevant Department; and the person has obtained

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

5050 ZAR / year

≈ 5050 ZAR / year

Additional Details

For National Students: Tuition plus Residence: R 10,710/year

Living costs

Durban

South Africa

7800 - 9401 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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