Program

Food Science and Technology - 3070

Program Summary

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering

Contact: http://www.chse.unsw.edu.au

Campus: Sydney

Career: Undergraduate

Typical Duration: 3 Years

Typical UOC Per Semester: 24

Min UOC Per Semester: 3

Max UOC Per Semester: 27

Min UOC For Award: 144

International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements

Award(s):

Bachelor of Science (Technology) (Major)

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Program Description

This program is designed for students who are employed in the food processing industries. It extends over six part-time years of study, and leads to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science (Technology). Students are required to complete an approved program of industrial training of not less than twelve months prior to the award of the degree. Industrial training should normally be undertaken concurrently with attendance in the program, but with the approval of the Head of Department may be completed after completion of the prescribed program of study.

The program covers the same subject matter as the first three years of the full-time program: 3060. For the first two years students follow a common program in which general biology is taken, and thereafter specialise in the biological sciences, which are fundamental to the study of food science and technology. The courses of Stages 4, 5 and 6 may be available only in daytime classes, and substantial daytime release from industry may be required. Students who have completed the requirements of this program and have qualified for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science (Technology) may proceed to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science by attending for one full-time year and completing the courses listed in Year 4 of the full-time program. Students desiring to proceed to the award of a BSc degree must apply to the Head of the Department not later than 31 December of the year in which the sixth stage is completed.

Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes

For details of all academic requirements for this program, see Rules

Program Structure

The structure of this part-time course is similar to the full-time course (BSc Food Science & Technology) only over a longer period. Please refer to that program for more information program 3060 program3060

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 Rules

Academic Rules

For details of all academic requirements for this program, see Rules

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

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.

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.

Area(s) of Specialisation