Food Science and Nutrition - FOODD13060
Stream Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School: Sch Chemical Sci & Engineering
Contact: http://www.chse.unsw.edu.au
Program: 3060 - Food Science and Technology
Award(s):
Bachelor of Science (Major)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Stream Outline
This stream is designed to provide depth and breadth in the relevant physical and biological sciences on which food science and technology is based. It is strongly recommended that students obtain, before the completion of the program and during recess periods, as much professionally oriented or industrial experience as possible. The BSc program in Food Science and Technology, and in Food Science and Nutrition (3060) is Pass or Honours, the level of which is determined by academic performance in Stages 1-4 according to a formula determined by the Faculty.
Stream Structure
Food Science and Nutrition Stream
Year 1
And ONE of:
- CHEM1011 Essentials of Chemistry 1A (6 UOC)
- CHEM1031 Higher Chemistry 1A (6 UOC)
And ONE of:
- CHEM1021 Essentials of Chemistry 1B (6 UOC)
- CHEM1041 Higher Chemistry 1B (6 UOC)
Year 2
- BIOC2181 Fundamentals of Biochemistry (6 UOC)
- BIOC2291 Fundamentals of Molecular Biol (6 UOC)
- CHEM2921 Food Chemistry (6 UOC)
- FOOD2320 Food Microbiology (6 UOC)
- INDC2003 Instrumental Analysis (6 UOC)
- MICR2011 Microbiology 1 (6 UOC)
- PHSL2101 Physiology 1A (6 UOC)
- PHSL2201 Physiology 1B (6 UOC)
Year 3
- FOOD3010 Food Preservation (6 UOC)
- FOOD3020 FS&T Laboratory (6 UOC)
- FOOD3030 Food Safety and Quality (6 UOC)
- FOOD3220 Nutrition (6 UOC)
- FOOD3901 Product Design and Development (6 UOC)
- FOOD4403 Advanced Nutrition (6 UOC)
- FOOD6806 Food Toxicology (6 UOC)
- General Education (6UOC)
Year 4
Stream A
Stream A
- CEIC4002 Thesis A (6 UOC)
- CEIC4003 Thesis B (6 UOC)
- FOOD4110 Advanced Food Chemistry (6 UOC)
- FOOD5400 Industry Liaison (6 UOC)
- Electives totalling 18UOC
- General Education (6UOC)
Stream B: Industry Module Program
- FOOD4105 Industry Practicum (24 UOC)
- FOOD4110 Advanced Food Chemistry (6 UOC)
- FOOD5400 Industry Liaison (6 UOC)
- Electives totalling 12UOC
Elective list:
- ACCT1501 Accounting & Financial Mgt 1A (6 UOC)
- BABS3031 Biotechnology & Bioengineering (6 UOC)
- BABS3071 Commercial Biotech (6 UOC)
- ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 (6 UOC)
- ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 (6 UOC)
- FOOD2350 Forensic Food Science (6 UOC)
- FOOD4450 Advanced Food Processing (6 UOC)
- FOOD6801 Adv. Food Microbiology (6 UOC)
- INFS1603 Business Databases (6 UOC)
- MARK1012 Marketing Fundamentals (6 UOC)
- MGMT2721 Managing People (6 UOC)
General Education Requirements
Students in this program must satisfy the General Education requirements. In total students have to do 12 UOC of General Education course under program 3060.
For further information, please refer to "General Education" in the Table of Contents (see left-hand side of page).
Academic Rules
Please refer to Program Structure and contact the School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering for the Academic Requirements relating to this program.
Internal transfer is permitted from this program to the 3970 Bachelor of Science program.
Further Information
During Stages 3 and 4 of the program, excursions are made to various food industries. Detailed reports of some of these visits may be required.
Students in this program must satisfy the General Education requirements. In total students have to do 12 UOC of General Education course under program 3060.
For further information, please refer to "General Education" in the Table of Contents (see left-hand side of page).
Academic Rules
Please refer to Program Structure and contact the School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering for the Academic Requirements relating to this program.
Internal transfer is permitted from this program to the 3970 Bachelor of Science program.
Further Information
During Stages 3 and 4 of the program, excursions are made to various food industries. Detailed reports of some of these visits may be required.
Professional Recognition
Graduates of this program may qualify for membership of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology, the US Institute of Food Technologists, the Royal Australian Chemical Institute or the Nutrition Society of Australia, depending on specialisation.
The program provides basic preparation for food science and technology careers in the food industry, the public sector, education, research, the food service industry, public health, management and marketing. Graduates may also find careers in health and environmental sciences, management of food resources and food wastes, and communication, and in areas such as dietetics after further training.
The program provides basic preparation for food science and technology careers in the food industry, the public sector, education, research, the food service industry, public health, management and marketing. Graduates may also find careers in health and environmental sciences, management of food resources and food wastes, and communication, and in areas such as dietetics after further training.
