Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science (Food Science) in South Africa

Master of Science (Food Science) program offers a comprehensive and advanced study of food science principles and applications. Students gain a deep understanding of food processing, quality control, nutrition and safety, equipping them with the necessary skills to meet the demands of the industry. This program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experiences, allowing students to conduct research and experiments in state-of-the-art facilities.

Possible career opportunities for graduates include:

1. Food product development specialist
2. Quality control manager
3. Food safety inspector
4. Food microbiologist
5. Research and development scientist
6. Regulatory affairs manager
7. Food packaging technologist
8. Sensory analyst
9. Food process engineer
10. Food science consultant

Institutions Offering Master of Science (Food Science)

•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Specific Admission Requirements:
  • A four-year BSc in Food Science degree, a three-year BSc Food Science degree with a BScHons in Food Science, or a three-year BSc with Chemistry or Biochemistry on final-year level with an honours degree.
  • Supplementary Food Science modules, as prescribed by the Department of Food Science, must be taken if you only qualify for the three-year BSc with Chemistry or Biochemistry on final-year level with an honours degree.
  • An average final mark of 60% for the final-year modules.
  
  Duration of Programme:
  -This programme extends over a minimum of 1 year but may take longer to complete.
  
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Admission Requirements:
  Relevant BScHons degree
  A weighted average of at least 60% at honours level.
  
  Duration of study:
  1 year, full-time.
  
  
•  University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  

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