After completion of this programme the student will be capable to follow a career as a Consumer Scientist, e.g. consumer consultant, designer, buyer, marketer, or quality control inspector of consumer products. The student should also be capable to advise consumers on the management of time, energy and other resources. The qualification acquired is a Baccalaureus in Consumer Science.
Type: undergraduate degree
Duration: 4 years full time
Compulsory Subjects
First year subjects:
- Industrial psychology
- Chemical principles in agriculture
- Biology
- Advanced computer literacy
- Business management
- Consumer science
- Computer literacy
Second year subjects:
- Microbiology
- Foods
- Food science
- Agricultural economics
- Mercantile law
Third year subjects:
- Human nutrition
- Foods
- Consumer science
- Foods science
Fourth year subjects:
- Consumer science
- Food science
Careers: consumer analyst, researcher, consumer consultant, quality controller.
Source: www.ufs.ac.za