Bachelor of Science Honours in Food Science
To provide qualifiers with:
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Qualification type
Honours Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Pretoria
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 11 - Services
Subfield
Consumer Services
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-06-30
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
To provide qualifiers with
- Postgraduate level knowledge of the field of Food Science.
- The ability to integrate knowledge obtained in Food Science to solve problems in the food and related industries.
- Knowledge of the principles of scientific research.
- Skills to apply scientific research methodology to the understanding of the nature of foods, the causes of their deterioration, and the principles of food processing.
- Opportunities for personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to science and society.
Entry requirements and RPL
Matriculation certificate
First degree: B Sc Food Science or related disciplines
Replacement note
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
Learning outcomes
A B Sc Hons (Food Science) graduate is able to
- Do research (under guidance) in one or more of the following specialisation areas of Food Science: Food chemistry, Food microbiology, Food analysis, Food Processing and Nutrition.
- Integrate knowledge obtained in Food Science and its component disciplines to solve problems in the food and related industries.
- Research, integrate and summarise research and technical literature in the field of Food Science
Critical cross-field outcomes
- Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.
- Organising and managing oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively.
- Communicating effectively using visual and language skills in the modes of oral and written persuasion.
- Using science and technology effectively and critically
- Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made
- Working effectively with others as a member of a team or group
Associated assessment criteria
Research report (formative and summative)
Tutorial exercises in problem solving (formative)
Written and oral seminars (formative and summative)
Oral examinations (summative)
Written examinations (summative)
Integrated assessment
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other
Research project report
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Related qualifications
M Sc (Food Science and Technology)
M Sc (Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology)
M Sc (Food Science and Technology) serves as an entry point to the related qualification
M Sc (Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology) provides credits for the related qualification
Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific arrangements
M Sc in Biological Sciences
M Tech (Food Technology)
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
N/A
Providers currently listed
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