Food Scientists and Technologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science
What they do
Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.
Tasks they perform
Also known as
Relevant Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Honours in Formulation Science
by Nelson Mandela University
Bachelor of Consumer Science Honours
by University of South Africa
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences Honours
by North West University
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Science
by University of Zululand
Advanced Diploma in Animal Sciences
by Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Advanced Diploma in Food Science
by Durban University of Technology
Bachelor of Applied Science Honours in Food Science
by Durban University of Technology
Bachelor of Science Honours in Consumer Science
by University of Zululand
Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Extension
by Central University of Technology, Free State
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal and Poultry Science
by University of KwaZulu-Natal
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