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Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science

Campus North Terrace Campus
Waite Campus
Regency Park

Degree Type Bachelor

Duration 3 years full-time or part-time? equiv.

SATAC Code 314761

2009
ATAR 70.45

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  • Program Outline

    This program offers a mix of theoretical plus hands on, practical science with secure employment prospects in Food and Nutrition Sciences. The program provides students with the skills to identify and develop the next nutritional trends, processing innovations and advanced packaging in a sustainable way. You will learn how to design, formulate, produce and package every day and specialty foods with specific functional and nutritional properties.   

  • Program Structure

    Core science courses at the University of Adelaide are complemented by industry-focused, practical experience in sensory evaluation of foods, food safety, food processing technology and new product development at TAFE SA Regency Campus.

    Lifelong learning is embedded in the program, providing experience in communication, project management, research, team work and regulatory frameworks to ensure that graduates can contribute to food and health industries of the future.

  • Admission and Fee Information

    Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
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    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant? ?

    SATAC Code 314761
    2009 CSP ATAR 70.45
    2009 CSP IB 25
    Annual tuition fees ?
    Commonwealth-supported place: $4,249
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Year 12 applicants
    You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).
    Prerequisites ?
    For midyear entry, applicants should contact the Student Centre before applying to ensure that an appropriate study pathway is available.
    Assumed Knowledge ?
    SACE Stage 2 Chemistry, Mathematical Studies
    Alternative entry pathways
    • Higher Education applicants
      You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
    • VET applicants
      You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
    • Special Entry applicants
      You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% and the quantitative component contributes 65% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
    • Without formal qualifications?
      You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
    How to Apply ?
    SATAC Code: 314761

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant? ?

    International ATAR 70
    IB 24
    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $23,100
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Assumed Knowledge ?
    Chemistry and Mathematics desirable
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 70
    IB 24
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5.5
    5.5
    6
    6
    How to Apply ?

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

    International ATAR 70
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $23,100
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Assumed Knowledge ?
    SACE Stage 2 Chemistry, Mathematical Studies
  • Study Plans

    The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

     Four year study plans are available for those students who require longer to complete their program.

    Level I

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    Level II

    Semester 1 

    Semester 2

    Plus passes in an additional Level II course to the value of 3 units, chosen from the list below:
    Level III

     Semester 1 

    Semester 2

  • Career Opportunities

    Graduates gain ample opportunities for career progression into management and leadership positions including:

    • Food Technologist / Technical Officer / Manager
    • Health Care
    • Laboratory Assistant / Manager
    • Marketing Manager
    • Product Development Assistant
    • Quality Assurance Officer / Supervisor / Manager
    • Research Student (Honours and PhD)
    • Senior Food Scientist, Food Standards Australia New Zealand

     

    Potential careers

    Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Food Standards Officer, Market Researcher, Science Communicators, Scientific Data Analyst, Scientific Officer, Government Officer, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Marketing - Agriculture, Food & Wine

  • Program Rules
  • Further Information
    Information sessions will be held at the University of Adelaide Open Day, 17 August 2008. An information session will also be held Ground Floor, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus from 4-6 pm on 10 December 2008. For further details: Telephone (08) 8303 5673, email faculty.sciences@adelaide.edu.au or visit www.sciences.adelaide.edu.au.
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