What is Food Science?
Food science is the basic science and applied science of food; its scope starts at overlaps with agricultural science and nutritional science and leads through the scientific aspects of food safety and food processing, informing the development of food technology.
Universities That Offer Food Science In South Africa
Below are some of the Universities That Offer Food Science.
- Nelson Mandela University.
- North-West University.
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University ( SMU )
- Stellenbosch University ( SU ) ( Universiteit Stellenbosch )
- University of the Free State ( UFS ) ( Universiteit van die Vrystaat )
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
- University of the Western Cape (UWC)
Is food science in high demand in South Africa?
The food industry is one of the biggest industries in South Africa. It is a provider of many business opportunities and employs in the order of 160, 000 people of whom about 15% have a post-matric qualification.
How long does it take to study food science in South Africa?
The BSc (Food Science) undergraduate programme is a three-year full-time degree programme. Food scientists are concerned with the chemical composition, structure and nutritional value of foods. They monitor chemical, physical and biological changes that occur in foods during processing, preservation and storage.
What can I do with a food science degree in South Africa?
Students who have obtained the BSc (Food Sc) degree can be appointed as innovative product developers or as managers in various divisions of food companies, such as production, product development, quality control, research and development, and the technical side.
What are the 5 types of food science?
The five fields of food science to understand as a food business are food microbiology, food engineering & processing, food chemistry, nutrition, and sensory analysis.