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Food systems are crucial to achieving sustainable development, food and nutrition security and achieving social, economic and environmental goals. The Bachelor in Food Systems is multi-disciplinary, incorporating the concepts of food production and processing, sustainable agriculture, food security, food systems and sustainable development.
Students who enroll for this exciting degree will develop knowledge and competencies

focused on the value chain, ranging from post-harvesting to food consumption. The Bachelor of Sustainable Food Systems prepares students for a broad range of careers related to managing food systems and sustainable food production, including food product development, food processing, ingredient management, quality assurance, packaging, marketing and retailing, food security and community development. 
   
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BACHELOR IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS


The modules in this qualification explores all aspects related to sustainable food production, food processing and food systems.

The undergraduate Bachelor degree in Sustainable Food Systems is not a selection programme; therefore, online applications are subject to UFS prescribed dates and guidelines. The first intake for student enrolling for this degree was in 2024.

The following admission requirements apply as stated in the NAS Rule Book 2024:

  • NSC or NCV with an endorsement that allows access to degree studies or an equivalent qualification.
  • A minimum AP of 30.
  • A performance level 4 (50%) in an official tuition language.
  • A performance level 2 (30%) for Mathematics or 5 (60%) for Mathematics Literacy.
  • Participation in the National Benchmark (NBT) tests for language.

ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION


If you would like to apply online for our Bachelor programme, the following links will be helpful:

• Admission Requirements
• Undergraduate prospectus 2025
• Quotation for your studies
• Funding and bursaries
• International students: Office for International Affairs

PROGRAMME DIRECTOR (ACADEMIC ADVICE)

Dr Ismari van der Merwe
E: ivdmerwe@ufs.ac.za
T: +27 51 401 2598

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Prof Johan van Niekerk
E: vniekerkja@ufs.ac.za
T: +27 51 401 3765


BLOEMFONTEIN CAMPUS FACULTY CONTACT

Elfrieda van den Berg (Marketing Manager)
T: +27 51 401 2531
E:vdberge@ufs.ac.za

QWAQWA CAMPUS FACULTY CONTACT

Dilahlwane Mohono (Faculty Officer)
T: +27 58 718 5284
E:naturalscienceqq@ufs.ac.za

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