Introduction

In this highly oriented and very highly regarded professional program, students study basic sciences in the first two years, then focus during the final two years on the breadth and depth of food science. For those with their eyes firmly focussed on food, this program equips graduates in the best possible way to pursue a diversity of careers in the food and related industries.

For more detailed information on the program structure, including a general description and courses taken for each of the four years, click on the 'Year' links.

In the first year, which set our food science course apart from most others, students study the basic scientific disciplines that underpin the study of food science and technology. These include biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics. In our own subject, Introduction to Food Science, students meet the staff and this exciting, diverse vocation, and begin to enhance their professional skills in written and oral communication.

Subject		Units of Credit	Semester 1 (hrs/week)	Semester 2 (hrs/week)
BIOS1201	Molecules, Cells and Genes	6	5	0
CHEM1011	Fundamentals of Chemistry 1A  or	6	6	0
CHEM1031	Higher Chemistry 1C
CHEM1021	Fundamentals of Chemistry 1B  or	6	0	6
CHEM1041	Higher Chemistry 1D
FOOD1120	Introduction to Food Science	6	4	0
FOOD1130	The Food Industry: Professional Perspective and Practice	6	0	6
MATH1031	Mathematics for Life Sciences	6	6	0
MATH1041	Statistics for Life and Social Sciences	6	0	6
PHYS1111	Fundamentals of Physics	6	0	6
TOTAL		48	21	24

Students complete their foundation in the basic sciences by studying biochemistry, chemistry and microbiology, and study nutrition in the Food Science & Technology Unit, while broadening their social perspective through enrolment in General Education courses. The General Education courses are chosen from a wide range offered across the University.

Students build on their science foundation through application of basic knowledge to study the quality, safety, composition, behaviour, processing and development of food products.

Choices!! In Stream A, students conduct a research project and pursue courses ranging from advanced electives covering the spectrum of food science and technology to marketing and economics. In Stream B, selected students spend half of the year in a practical industry placement, as well as studying electives in food or related areas such as marketing.