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University of Johannesburg Advanced Diploma in Food Technology

University of Johannesburg

Advanced Diploma in Food Technology

Johannesburg, South Africa

2 years

English

Full time

31 Oct 2025*

Feb 2026

ZAR 43,121 / per year **

On-Campus

* by noon

** fees for the complete programme amount to between R43121,00 and R51230,00. Fees may vary depending on the composition of a particular qualification

Key Summary

    About : The Advanced Diploma in Food Technology offers a comprehensive understanding of food science, processing, and technology. This program blends theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing students to address current challenges within the food industry. It equips students with skills to innovate in areas like food safety, quality assurance, and product development.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various careers in the food sector, including roles such as food technologist, quality assurance manager, and product development specialist. Opportunities exist in food manufacturing, research, and governmental food safety agencies, contributing to advancements in food technology and nutrition.

Introduction

It cannot be overemphasized that numerous changes, developments, and the wave of the 4th Industrial revolution is questing the "status quo" and gradually transforming our lives positively. A Biotechnological and Food Technological revolution is indeed unfolding and it will shape the future and transform our lives. New tools and technologies, advances in Food Technologies, and multidisciplinary approaches are changing the way Biotechnology and Food Technology are undertaken.

Reasons for studying at UJ

  • UJ offers not only a special program called the First Year Experience to help orientate students throughout the first year but we also offer a Senior Student Experience that gears students toward the workplace!
  • Grab the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and train alongside Olympians and Paralympians on state-of-the-art pitches, tracks, and fields, or just keep fit by joining one of the gyms on each of our 4 campuses.
  • Be part of a young, vibrant, and agile university that reflects and adapts easily to our country’s aspirations, while maintaining global relevance through numerous international partnerships.
  • 178 Internationally respected and accepted qualifications.
  • Join a university that cares enough to have raised over R300 million since the start of 2016 in order to support the Missing Middle Campaign. UJ also ensures that more than 6 000 needy students have two healthy meals per day.
  • Study in the vibrant City of Gold – the economic hub of South Africa. Join a vibrant, cosmopolitan, progressive group of students and academics on their way to re-imagining the future!
  • UJ offers an amazing on-campus experience whether you live in one of UJ’s residences, belong to a day house, or whether you just want to socialize at the Student Centres on all campuses.
  • We ensure the health, safety, and security of all our students through our own on-campus health services and UJ Protection Services.
  • Did you know that during the first five years of UJ’s existence it doubled its targeted research output and to this day, continues to break records!

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