The Bachelor of Science in Food Science at the University of Pretoria is a three-year degree in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences that focuses on the chemical composition, structure, and nutritional value of food, and how food components interact during processing, preservation, and storage. Students who enjoy science and are curious about food production from farm to fork are likely to excel in this programme, which applies chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics to understand and improve food systems. Graduates are eligible for registration as natural scientists with the South African Council of Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP). Career opportunities include food chemists, quality and safety assurance managers, food risk investigators, and technical sales and marketing advisors in South Africa's significant food manufacturing industry.
Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics: Level 5 (60-69%); Physical Science: Level 5 (60-69%); APS: 32 (excluding Life Orientation).
