The Bachelor of Science in Food Management (Option: Culinary Science) at the University of Pretoria is a three-year degree in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences that combines food science with culinary skills — equipping graduates to understand the science of food while developing practical food preparation and management competencies. Students study the chemical, physical, and sensory properties of food alongside culinary techniques, food safety, and food service management, preparing them for careers at the intersection of food science and the culinary arts. The programme is particularly suited to students interested in product development, culinary innovation, food quality assurance, and food business management in South Africa's dynamic food industry.
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).
