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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
2010
ATAR
70.2
- 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.
Graduates gain ample opportunities for career progression into management and leadership positions, including food technologist/technical officer/manager, health care worker, laboratory assistant/manager, marketing manager, product development assistant, quality assurance officer/supervisor/manager, research student (honours and PhD) and senior food scientist.
- 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.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 314761 2010 CSP ATAR 70.2 2010 CSP IB 25 Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $4,355Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact 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 Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).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 Certificate IV 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). 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.
- Other Entry Pathways
How to Apply
SATAC Code: 314761International applicants
Not an international applicant?
International ATAR 70 IB 25 IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $24,250 Mid-year entry? Subject to availability CRICOS 068797G Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Equivalent Scores
International ATAR 70 IB 25 IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566A-Level 6 UEC [Malaysia] 25 SAT [US] 1540 ISC & CBSE [India] 60% ISBE [India] [1] 70% OSSD OAC [Canadian Pre-U] 65 Eynesbury Foundation Program 339 Bradford Foundation Program 70 [1] Acceptable Indian State Board Examinations: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andra Pradesh, Tamil NaduHow 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: $24,250 Mid-year entry? Subject to availability Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry, Mathematical Studies - Higher Education applicants
- Study Plans
The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2011 (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
- BIOLOGY 1101: Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells
- FOOD SC 1001WT: Consumers, Food and Health
- Plus one of the following
- FOOD SC 1000RG: Introduction to Food Technology I
Semester 2
- BIOLOGY 1201: Biology I: Human Perspectives
- FOOD SC 1002RG: Practical Food Production I
- STATS 1004: Statistical Practice I (Life Sciences)
- Plus one of the following
Level II Semester 1
- AGRIC 2500WT: Animal & Plant Biochemistry II
- FOOD SC 2505RG: Food Quality & Regulation II
- FOOD SC 2503RG: Food Processing Technology II
- PLANT SC 2500WT: Microbiology & Invertebrate Biology II
Semester 2
- FOOD SC 2500RG: Food Chemistry II
- FOOD SC 2502RG : Food Microbiology II
- FOOD SC 2504RG : Sensory Evaluation of Foods II
Plus passes in an additional Level II course to the value of 3 units, chosen from the list below:
- BIOMET 2500WT: Research Methodology II
- ANIML SC 2501WT: Genes and Inheritance II
Level III Semester 1
- FOOD SC 3500RG: Food & Nutrition Science: Industry Experience III
- FOOD SC 3504RG: Food Engineering Principles III
- PLANT SC 3500WT: Biotechnology in the Food and Wine Industry III
- WINEMKTG 3503WT: Food Marketing III
Semester 2
- FOOD SC 3503RG: Food Processing Technology III
- FOOD SC 3502WT: Nutrition III
- FOOD SC 3021RG: Food Product Development III
- PLANT SC 3230WT: Communication in the Agri-Food Industry III
- Career Opportunities
Food and Nutrition Science graduates gain careers with ample opportunities for career progression into management and leadership positions including:
- Food technologist, technical officer or manager
- Health care
- Laboratory assistant or manager
- Marketing manager
- Product development assistant
- Quality assurance officer, supervisor or manager
- Research student (Honours and PhD)
- Senior food scientist
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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