COURSE: BSC IN HOME ECONOMICS (FOOD)

After completion of this programme the student will be capable of following a career in the food industry. The qualification acquired is a Baccalaureus Scientiae (Home Economics). The major subjects are Foods and Food Science.

Type: undergradaute degree

Duration: 4 years full time

Compulsory Subjects

First year subjects:

• Biology


• Chemistry


• Physics


• Biometry


• Computer literacy


• Advanced computer usage

Second year subjects:

• Microbiology


• Foods


• Food science


• Biochemistry

Third year subjects:

• Physiology


• Human nutrition and foods


• Food science

Fourth year subjects:

• Mercantile law


• Consumer science


• Food science

Careers: chef, restaurant buyer, caterer, quality controller.

Source: www.ufs.ac.za

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