Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

An ideal candidate is someone who has analytical skills and a keen interest in the science of food and nutrition.

This is an interfaculty programme presented jointly by the Departments of Consumer and Food Sciences (Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences) and Human Nutrition (Faculty of Health Sciences).

Food Management Nutrition graduates will become nutritional scientists eligible for registration as natural scientists with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions and the Nutrition Society of South Africa.

A varied field with numerous career opportunities are available, which include:

Food product and supplement development to meet specific nutritional needs of the consumer

Project management and implementation of food programmes and legislation for government departments, international organisations and NGOs

Entrepreneurship and small business development

Nutrition research in the food industry or research institutes

The programme is offered by University of Pretoria.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

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

Nutrition & Dietetics View 16 other Bachelors in Nutrition & Dietetics 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

Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.

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

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Non-South African citizens (excluding students who are citizens of SADC countries) will be charged double the tuition fee of South African students.

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.

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