Food Science and Technology - 3060
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Contact: http://www.chse.unsw.edu.au
Campus: Kensington Campus
Career: Undergraduate
Typical Duration: 4 Years
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 192
UAC Code: 425008
ATAR: 91 
International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements
Award(s):
Bachelor of Science (Major)
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Program Description
This program is designed to provide depth and breadth in the relevant physical and biological sciences on which food science and technology is based. 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, communication, and in areas such as dietetics after further training. 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 (3060) is Pass or Honours, determined by academic performance in Stages 1-4 following Faculty policy.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
Please contact the School of Chemical Engineering for information on the Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes.
Program Structure
Listed below is the program structure for Food Science and Technology stream.
For Food Sciences and Nutrition stream, please see: FOODD13060
For Food Sciences and Nutrition stream, please see: FOODD13060
Year 1 - From 2008 onwards
And ONE of:
- CHEM1011 Chemistry A (6 UOC)
- CHEM1031 Higher Chemistry A (6 UOC)
And ONE of:
- CHEM1021 Chemistry B (6 UOC)
- CHEM1041 Higher Chemistry B (6 UOC)
Year 2- For New Enrolment Commencing 2008 or later
- BIOC2181 Fundamentals of Biochemistry (6 UOC)
- BIOC2291 Fundamentals of Molecular Biol (6 UOC)
- CHEM2921 Food Chemistry 1 (6 UOC)
- FOOD1360 Food Processing Principles (6 UOC)
- FOOD2320 Food Microbiology (6 UOC)
- INDC2003 Instrumental Analysis (6 UOC)
- MICR2011 Microbiology 1 (6 UOC)
- General Education (6 UOC)
Year 3- For New Enrolment Commencing 2008 or later
- FOOD3010 Food Preservation (6 UOC)
- FOOD3020 FS&T Laboratory (6 UOC)
- FOOD3030 Food Safety and Quality (6 UOC)
- FOOD3220 Nutrition (6 UOC)
- FOOD3801 Unit Operations in Food Proces (6 UOC)
- FOOD3901 Product Design and Development (6 UOC)
- FOOD6806 Food Toxicology (6 UOC)
- General Education (6 UOC)
Year 4- For New Enrolment Commencing 2008 or later
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)
Plus 24 UOC of electives from the list at
electives
electives
Or such other electives as approved by the Head of School. FOOD courses taken within the School must total at least 36 units of credit.
Stream B: Industry Module Program
Stream B: Industry Module Program
- FOOD4105 Industry Practicum (24 UOC)
- FOOD4110 Advanced Food Chemistry (6 UOC)
- FOOD5400 Industry Liaison (6 UOC)
Plus Electives totalling 12 UOC
General Education Requirements
Students in this program must also satisfy the General Education requirements.
This is usually 12 UOC taken in second and third year studies.
For further information, please refer to "General Education" in the Table of Contents (see left-hand side of page).
This is usually 12 UOC taken in second and third year studies.
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.
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
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 qualify for membership of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology, the US Institute of Food Technologists, and may qualify for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
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