UNSW Handbook Plan - Food Science and Technology

Food Science and Technology - FOODGS8033


	Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
	School: School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering
	Contact: http://www.chse.unsw.edu.au
	Program: 8033 - Food Science and Technology
	Award(s):
	Master of Science (Specialisation)

Plan Outline

The specialisation in Food Science and Technology is a formal program designed for graduates in Science, Applied Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Biotechnology or related disciplines, who seek specialised knowledge of the science and technology of foods. The program provides advanced training in various aspects of food science and technology that can be tailored to the background of the candidate.

A four year Bachelor degree, honours degree or equivalent (eg three year degree plus sufficient relevant industry experience) involving some basic studies in chemistry, microbiology and biochemistry is the minimum requirement for admission to the course.

Plan Structure

Professional Development Courses:

FOOD1577 Food Processing Principles (6 UOC)
FOOD1587 Food Preservation: Principles (6 UOC)
FOOD1597 Unit Opratins in Food Procsing (6 UOC)
FOOD1677 Product Design & Development (6 UOC)
FOOD2647 Food Safety (6 UOC)
INDC2003 Ind Chem Lab 1 (6 UOC)

Specialisation Courses:

Students must complete all core courses in the Food Safety and Quality specialisation and then may select other courses to meet the requirements of the program rules.

BIOT7071 Biological Engineering ( UOC)
CEIC8332 Process Eng in Food Industry (6 UOC)
FOOD1590 Food Diagnostics (6 UOC)
FOOD1688 Food & Nutritional Toxicology (6 UOC)
FOOD1697 Advanced Food Chemistry (6 UOC)
FOOD1747 Spec Topics in Food Sc & Tech (6 UOC)
FOOD1757 Topics in Food Science & Tech (3 UOC)
FOOD1777 Food Choice (6 UOC)
FOOD1787 Forensic Food Science (6 UOC)
FOOD2627 Food Microbiology (6 UOC)
FOOD2637 Quality Assurance & Control (6 UOC)
FOOD2667 Advanced Food Microbiology (6 UOC)
FOOD3567 Nutrition (6 UOC)
FOOD3577 Advanced and Applied Nutrition (6 UOC)

FOOD1587, FOOD1577, FOOD1597, FOOD1677 are core courses. Students must complete all core courses.

Project Courses:

FOOD5117 Minor Project (6 UOC)
FOOD5127 Research Project (12 UOC)

FOOD5177, FOOD5127 on approval of the specialisation authority.

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