Doctor of Technology: Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition
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About this qualification
The Doctor of Technology: Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition is an advanced HEQSF qualification at NQF Level 10, focused on scholarly work in consumer science with a food and nutrition emphasis. It carries 240 credits and was originated by Durban University of Technology. The supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 31 December 2018, so its current availability should be confirmed before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people seeking advanced academic development in consumer science, food and nutrition, particularly those interested in undertaking high-level scholarly work in this area. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s current requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support advanced academic, research or specialist work related to consumer science, food and nutrition. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. Because no related careers were supplied and the recorded registration-end date has passed, its current relevance and availability should be verified.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced scholarly inquiry in consumer science, food and nutrition
- Independent academic research
- Critical analysis of food- and nutrition-related issues
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Technology: Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition
- SAQA ID
- 66414
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 11
- Subfield
- Consumer Services
- Originator
- Durban University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is open for new enrolment.
- Confirm that the provider is currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about the assessment format and any research, dissertation or workplace requirements that apply.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 66414, NQF level and credit value match the current official offering.
- Clarify whether completion supports any further academic, research or professional pathway relevant to your goals; do not assume professional registration or career entry.