Course Information and Fees
MTech: FOOD TECHNOLOGY (No new intake for 2022. (Returning students only)
magister technologiae
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FOOD TECHNOLOGY (No new intake for 2022. (Returning students only)
MTech: (magister technologiae)Graduates will be able to conduct independent applied and fundamental research in the field of food technology, including: food product development, food production, food chemistry, food microbiology, food quality assurance, food analysis, food biotechnology and nutrition. The research problem, including its justification, process and outcome, is reported in a dissertation, which complies with generally accepted international norms at this level.
• African seeds and cereals
• Propionibacterium spp.: Vitamin B12 and Folate synthesis; EPS as potential food hydrocolloids
Students conduct research under the guidance of research professionals, who have not only earned a PhD in Food Science, but are experienced academics. The project is aimed at bridging the innovation chasm. The research focus areas include:
• Antioxidants:
- o Maillard Reaction Products – antioxidants and flavouring food components.
o Antioxidant phytochemicals in sorghum
o Effect of indigenous garlic antioxidants on Fusarium spp.
• African seeds and cereals
• Propionibacterium spp.: Vitamin B12 and Folate synthesis; EPS as potential food hydrocolloids
Career Opportunities
Similar to the career opportunities for the BTech Food Technology, with enhanced opportunities for promotion, as well as research and managerial positions.
Admission requirements
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
Additional admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
Postgraduate admission requirements
Please Note:
The fees reflected here are for the 2022 academic year, and are subject to change for 2023.
Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
The fees reflected here are for the 2022 academic year, and are subject to change for 2023.
Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
Research Project and Dissertation.
Research Methodology refresher courses, including intermediate statistics, offered at the beginning of the course.
Research Methodology refresher courses, including intermediate statistics, offered at the beginning of the course.
Offering Type and Duration
Full-Time / Minimum one year
Offering Type and Duration
Part-Time / Two years
Course is offered on Bellville Campus.
For any queries get in touch with:
Contact: Mrs C Booyse
Telephone: +27 21 9596236
Fax: -
Email: booysec@cput.ac.za
Contact: Mrs L van Wyk
Telephone: +27 21 9596818
Fax: -
Email: vanwykl@cput.ac.za
