Overview

This University of Pretoria degree is for those who are not only interested in creating food that tastes and looks great, but also want to understand why food tastes and looks the way it does.

Key Facts and Outcomes

Any candidate wishing to pursue a career in the culinary science stream requires not only technical ability, but also has to be an analytical problem solver who pays attention to detail.

This Food Management Culinary Science degree offers a seamless integration of culinary art and science to equip future graduates with a degree embedded in science and technology and tailored to changing culinary trends.

Career opportunities include culinary scientists, culinologists, sensory analysts, food researchers, food product developers, food service managers, safety and quality assurers, food production managers, entrepreneurs and food legislation experts.

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

543 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pretoria, South Africa

Disciplines

Culinary Arts

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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

Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.

Applicants currently in Grade 12 must apply with their final Grade 11 (or equivalent) results.
Please note that meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.
Applicants who have completed Grade 12 must apply with their final NSC or equivalent qualification results.
Successful candidates will be notified once admitted or conditionally admitted.
Unsuccessful candidates will be notified after 30 June.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

156000 ZAR / year

≈ 156000 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

78000 ZAR / year

≈ 78000 ZAR / year
Applies to you

Applies to you

Free

Living costs

Pretoria

South Africa

8592 - 10309 ZAR / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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