Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Security at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Security is a multidisciplinary coursework programme jointly offered by the Faculties of Health and Medicine and AgriSciences. It trains specialists to outline, implement and evaluate integrated food and nutrition security policies suited to Southern Africa and beyond, and is delivered mainly through technology-mediated learning combined with on-campus courses.

Faculty: Faculty of AgriSciences | Department: Food Science | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Twelve theoretical modules (10 credits each) cover food systems, food safety, human economic development, agriculture-nutrition linkages, food processing, epidemiology, nutrients and health, functional foods, food chains, assessing food security, project analysis and policies. A 60-credit research assignment in Human Nutrition, Agricultural Economics or Food Science makes up 33% of the credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A professional bachelor's or honours degree at NQF level 8 in an applicable Agricultural Science, Health Science or Natural Science field, with a minimum average of 60% over the four years of study. Selection is competitive.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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