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BSc in Food Management specialising in Culinary Science at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

Culinary Science combines food chemistry, microbiology, culinary art and food product development, integrating culinary art and science.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years, full-time  |  Intake: 2027 (closing dates: SA and international 30/09/2026)  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Characterisation of food ingredients, recipe development and functional properties of food types for food service applications.

Career pathways

Culinary scientist, culinologist, sensory analyst, food researcher, food product developer, food safety/quality assurance manager, food service manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 32. NSC/IEB: English HL/FAL achievement level 5, Mathematics achievement level 5, Physical Sciences achievement level 5, APS 32.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 78,000 a year (2026). Estimated average 2026 tuition for the 1st year of study for SA and SADC citizens (table row 'BSc in Food Management specialising in Culinary Science'); the source states a range of R78,000 to R94,000 for 1st year, the lower figure is shown, and 2nd to la Source

Intake: 2027 (closing dates: SA and international 30/09/2026)

Duration: 4 years, full-time

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