Selection Rank (International): 70
International Baccalaureate (IB): 24
Prerequisites
Assumed Knowledge: Chemistry and Mathematics is desirable
IELTS: Overall 6.5, Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6
TOEFL: Overall 79, Reading 13, Listening 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21
Pearson: Overall 58, Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50
C1 Advanced: Overall 176, Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169
Feed our future
Food is fundamental to our wellbeing as a society. New approaches to production and processing of food, as well as to our diet, are key for health and sustainability.
The Australian food and beverage industry exports $40 billion a year and is growing rapidly. There is a high demand for food and nutrition scientists able to tackle today's challenges and meet tomorrows global needs.
What will you do
Our Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science prepares you to educate and innovate with food. You will:
tackle global issues like food security and population health to help feed the world into the future
learn about food systems and production from ‘farm-gate to fork’
gain hands-on experience through 120 hours of placement in a food, nutrition or health organisation
learn how to design, formulate, produce, package and market foods under industry conditions
develop the skills to use and alter food to combat diet-related health issues
experiment with chemical composition and flavour combinations in the lab
explore ways of developing sustainable, nutritious, safe and healthy food supplies.
Where could it take you
You could work in public health advertising, developing food and nutrition policy, regulations and resources. You might pursue microbiology and increase the nutrient density of plant-based protein products. Perhaps you’ll take on a role in food quality assurance, waste management or education. You’ll also be eligible to apply for registration as an associate nutritionist, or could use the program as a pathway into dietetics.
CRICOS: 068797G
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Degree Structure
Example Study Plan
Year1,
S1,
Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells
Nutrition I
Chemistry IA
Or
Foundations of Chemistry IA
Farm-Gate to Fork' - Food Production I
S2,
Biology I: Human Perspectives,
The Science and Technology of Food Production I,
Chemistry IB
Or
Foundations of Chemistry IB ,
Statistical Practice I (Life Sciences)
Year2,
S1,
Food Quality & Regulation II,
Microbiology & Biotechnology II , *
S2,
Biochemistry II: Metabolism,
Food Microbiology II ,
Nutrition II ,
Year 3,
S1,
Food Science Industry Placement III
or
Nutrition Industry Placement III ,
Public Health Nutrition III ,
FOOD SC 3530RG Food Preservation & Packaging Techniques III ,
FOOD SC 3540RG Food Chemistry III
S2,
Food Processing Technology III
Nutrition III,
Food Product Development III ,
Sensory Evaluation of Foods III
Potential careers
Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Food Standards Officer, Market Researcher, Science Communicators, Scientific Data Analyst, Scientific Officer, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Health Promotion Professional, Community Nutritionist, Public Health Nutritionist, Research and Education, Food Engineer, Food Scientist, Sports Nutritionist.
Employment opportunities
The food industry is growing rapidly in Australia and all over the world.
This degree offers a wide range of career opportunities including:
• quality control and auditing
• nutritional advice and support
• new product development
• innovative food technology
• marketing and labelling
• public health nutrition
• research in food science and nutrition
• policy development
• education
Overseas student health cover: $609 per year
