Health Sciences
Advanced Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
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Health Sciences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
On completion of this qualification graduates will be able to develop food products based on knowledge of food science principles, food product development theory and practice and sound nutritional concepts. The aim is to enhance the quality of life of the consumer. Graduates will also be able to work as part of a food and nutrition research team applying the principles of research methodology in a food or food-related field. Offering type listed: PART-TIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS; FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS.
Faculty: Faculty of Applied Sciences | Department: Biotechnology and Consumer Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Subjects listed on the programme page include Food and Nutrition Project; Food Development; Nutritional Studies.
Former students are employed as food product developers, product/technical representatives, food promotion consultants and in food research and development. Further career prospects are similar to those of the National Diploma but with better opportunities for advancement in research and managerial positions.
A Diploma in Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition (or equivalent qualification) is required and an average of 60% for subjects at NQF Level 6 or higher.
Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Applications for the 2027 intake open on Monday, 11 May 2026. Diploma applications close on 30 September 2026 for South African citizens and 31 August 2026 for non-South African citizens (31 July 2026 for Emergency Medical Care and Somatology; 31 August 2026 for Grade R and Early Childhood Care and Education).
The application fee is R110 (non-refundable); the late application fee is R160. A deposit of R1,750 is payable on acceptance and a registration fee of R785 applies.
Apply through the official page: https://www.cput.ac.za/study-at-cput/undergraduate/apply
Health Sciences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Health Sciences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Health Sciences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Health Sciences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Health Sciences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Health Sciences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Health Sciences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Health Sciences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
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