Course Level
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
CRICOS
055918K
Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition
Many countries have alarming rates of obesity, diabetes, cancer and heart disease. New healthy, enticing and tasty products are needed to help with these emerging health threats and graduates of this program are in the best position to make a difference.The Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition is offered at the Ourimbah campus. The degree provides a strong background in the principles underlying the sciences of food technology and human nutrition. This includes the basic sciences, the chemistry and biology of nutrients and the attributes of food, including food commodities and functional foods.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Ourimbah | Full-time - 3 years Part-time - 3 years | N/A | 67 |
Structure
Students are required to complete a total of, but no more than, 240 units, comprised of the following: 170 units of Core courses 20 units of ‘Health and Wellbeing’ directed courses; 10 units of 'Areas of interest' directed; 40 units of Elective
Subjects
- Biomedical Science
- Chemistry
- Food Analysis
- Food and Nutrition
- Food Product Development
- Functional Foods and Health Claims
- Macronutrients
- Micronutrients
- Nutrition in Health and Disease
- Plant and Animal Food Products
Entry requirements
- Year 12 HSC or ATAR equivalent
Recognition
Graduates will be eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) and the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA). Graduates will also be able to register as an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr), a register of Nutritionists established by the NSA with transition to Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) available with sufficient relevant work experience.
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