Applied Sciences

Faculty Overview

The Faculty has eight academic Departments which together offer 13 Programmes of study (Agriculture; Agricultural Management; Analytical Chemistry; Biotechnology; Consumer Science- Food and Nutrition; Environmental Health; Environmental Management; Food Science & Technology; Horticulture; Landscape Architecture; Marine Science; Mathematical Sciences; and Nature Conservation), and you have been admitted into one of them to join a family of over three thousand other students enrolled in this Faculty. We are very pleased to welcome you.

As you make the transition from High School to University, there may be challenges and new hurdles for you to overcome so that you can succeed and achieve your potential. Therefore, we have several structures, activities and programmes to support your academic endeavours to achieve success and be employable after your education in this Faculty.

Some of the support initiatives we have include Mentors, Tutors, Language support and an Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) that allows new students to spread their academic load in a manner that helps them succeed better. Please make the most of such opportunities to support your success at CPUT.

As a Faculty, we offer not just undergraduate qualifications but also a full suite of postgraduate qualifications up to the Doctoral level. We have a strong Research and Innovation ethos, which includes hosting a variety of Research entities (Groups, Units, Centres, etc) and a Technology Station. It is noteworthy that a nutritional supplement that is available in shops in South Africa and abroad (Omega Caro E) has been developed in this Faculty. It is just one example of innovative products resulting from our research. I welcome those of you who are joining us for postgraduate courses and encourage the new undergraduate students to think ahead towards research and postgraduate study.

Vision

The Vision of the Faculty of Applied Sciences is to be the leading Faculty of Applied Sciences in Africa and beyond, that seeks to build a better world through smart technology, education, research and innovation.

Mission

With an ethos of Ubuntu, the Faculty of Applied Sciences, through smart teaching, learning, research and community engagement, will produce enterprising graduates that contribute to society, leading to technological advancement and improved quality of life.

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