Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
The Master of Science in Food Science is a full-thesis research degree under a supervisor, integrating chemistry, biochemistry and microbiology to improve food quality, safety and nutritional value, including preservation, processing, analysis, product development and packaging.
Faculty: Faculty of AgriSciences | Department: Food Science | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Study consists of the Food Science subject and a 180-credit Master's thesis, examined by thesis and a defence seminar.
A four-year BSc in Food Science, or a three-year BSc Food Science with a BScHons in Food Science, or a three-year BSc with Chemistry or Biochemistry at final-year level plus an honours degree (supplementary Food Science modules are prescribed in that case). Average final mark of 60% for the final-year modules. Supporting document: CV with three referees. 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.
Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
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