Stream

Food Science - FOODH13767

Stream Summary

Faculty: ENG - Faculty of Engineering

School: School of Chemical Engineering

Contact: www.chse.unsw.edu.au

Program: 3767 - Engineering (Hons) / Science

Award(s):

Bachelor of Science (Major)

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Stream Outline

Food Science involves the understanding of basic sciences and the application of this knowledge from paddock to plate. It involves the study of production, handling, processing, preservation, distribution and marketing, through to consumption and utilisation by consumers.

Food Science is concerned with food processes, food commodities, food composition and food quality (including sensory properties, safety and nutritional value).

Stream Structure

A major in Food Science is comprised of 72 units of credit of courses as follows:

Stage 1
Recommended elective (this courses is not required but is recommended as a good complementary course for this major):
Note: PHYS1111 is a prerequisite for FOOD1360 Food Processing Principles which is a prerequisite for FOOD3801 Unit Operations in the Food Processing Industry

Stage 2
Recommended elective (this courses is not required but is recommended as a good complementary course for this major):
Note: FOOD1360 is a prerequisite for FOOD3801 Unit Operations in the Food Processing Industry

Stage 3
PLUS 12 UOC from the following courses:

Honours

For information about Honours in Food Science see the Food Science Honours program (3065) or contact the School of Chemical Engineering.
Food Science

Study Levels

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