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Doctor of Food Science and Technology at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

Persons achieving this qualification will be competent scientific researchers who can work independently in developing and applying knowledge and skills to make an original contribution to the global knowledge or technology in the particular field chosen for study.

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Sciences  |  Department: Department of Biotechnology and Food Science  |  Duration: 2 - 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to Rule G7 and G24, an applicant must have a MAppSci (Food Science and 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.

Duration: 2 - 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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