Food Science and Nutrition B - FOODHS8033
Stream Summary
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)
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Stream Outline
The MSc by Coursework in Food Science and Nutrition is a formal program designed for graduates in Science, Food Science, Nutrition and Food Technology with principal interests in chemistry, biochemistry, physiology and human nutrition. The program is comprised of professional development courses and specialisation courses that allows for reasonable flexibility and a choice of courses in human nutrition and food science and technology based on the candidate’s background.
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.
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.
Stream Structure
Professional Development Courses:
- FOOD3567 Nutrition (6 UOC)
- FOOD3577 Advanced and Applied Nutrition (6 UOC)
- FOOD8010 Food Preservation (6 UOC)
- FOOD8030 Food Safety and Quality (6 UOC)
- FOOD8110 Advanced Food Chemistry (6 UOC)
Specialisation Courses:
Students must complete all core courses in the Food Science and Nutrition specialisation and then may select other courses to meet the requirements of the program rules.
Students must complete all core courses in the Food Science and Nutrition specialisation and then may select other courses to meet the requirements of the program rules.
- FOOD6806 Food Toxicology (6 UOC)
- FOOD8020 FS&T Laboratory (6 UOC)
- PHCM9108 Program Design & Evaluation (6 UOC)
- PHCM9120 Qualitative Research Methods (6 UOC)
- PHCM9132 Applied Research Methods: PH (6 UOC)
- PHCM9498 Epidemiology and Statistics:PH (6 UOC)
- PHCM9518 Advanced Epidemiology (6 UOC)
- PHCM9605 International Health (6 UOC)
- PHCM9630 Indigenous Health (6 UOC)
FOOD8010,8110,3567,3577 are core courses. Students must complete the core courses.
Project Courses:
- FOOD5117 Minor Project (6 UOC)
- FOOD5127 Research Project (12 UOC)
FOOD5117, FOOD5127 on approval of the specialisation authority.
