The Bachelor of Science in Food Management (Option: Nutritional Science) at the University of Pretoria is a three-year degree in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences that combines food science foundations with nutritional science — equipping graduates to understand the nutritional composition of food, the relationship between diet and health, and the management of food systems. Students study food chemistry, nutritional assessment, dietetics fundamentals, food safety, and food service management, building a versatile skill set applicable to health promotion, food industry, and food service roles. The programme is suitable for students interested in both the science of nutrition and the practical management of food systems in South African contexts.
Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics: Level 5 (60-69%); Physical Science or Life Sciences: Level 4 (50-59%); APS: 32 (excluding Life Orientation).
