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Doctor of Food Science and Technology at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

Doctoral graduates can conduct research under guidance in a chosen field and contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome are reported in a dissertation that complies with the generally accepted norms for research at that level. PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION The primary purpose of the Doctor of Food Science & Technology is to educate and train researchers who will be able to reflect critically on food technology theory and practice and their application at an advanced level. Offering type listed: PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS; FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS.

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Sciences  |  Department: Food Sciences and Technology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Research Project & Dissertation.

Career pathways

Career opportunities are similar to the BTech: Food Technology and Master of Food Science and Technology with enhanced opportunities for promotion, as well as the capacity to conduct and lead research and managerial positions at middle to top management levels.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master of Food Science & Technology or equivalent

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.

Doctoral applications for 2027 close on 15 March 2027 for national and international applicants. Applicants must first identify a research topic and available supervisor.

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.

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