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
The aim of the Postgraduate Diploma in Consumer Science in Food and Nutrition is to deliver graduates who would be able to develop food products based on knowledge of food science principles, food product development theory and practice and sound nutritional principles. 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 Consumer Studies 5; Food and Nutrition Research Project 5; Food Studies 5; Nutritional Studies 5.
Surveys have shown that former students are employed as food product developers, product- or technical representatives, food promotion consultants, holding positions in food research and development as well as in the food safety sectors of the food industry. Further career prospects are like those of the Diploma but with better opportunities for advancement in research and managerial positions.
Applicants with one of the following qualifications will be able to enrol for the Post Graduate Diploma in Consumer Science in Food and Nutrition: • Advanced Diploma in Consumer Science in Food and Nutrition • A related qualification that includes an appropriate knowledge, skills and applied competence base in both food and nutrition e.g., B or BSc Degree in Consumer Science. • Minimum average of 60% for subjects at NQF Level 7 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.
Postgraduate diploma applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026 for both national and international applicants; applications open on Monday, 11 May 2026.
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/postgraduate/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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