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Bachelor of Food Science and Technology B.Food S&T
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus | Waite Campus | Regency Park
Duration: 3 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Bachelor

Program Outline

A degree in Food Science and Technology allows you to design and oversee the manufacture of food and beverage products to ensure high nutritional value and consumer appeal. Students learn bio-chemical, microbiological, processing and packaging solutions to preserve and supplement the nutritional value of food and beverages. Training in the flavour and sensory attributes of food is required to provide consumers with convenient and functional foods that have long shelf lives.

Program Structure

This program combines world class training in the core sciences of biology, chemistry and microbiology through the University of Adelaide with strong industry-focused food technology through the TAFE SA Regency Campus.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant? ?

2008 CSP IB 25
SATAC Code 314761
2008 CSP TER 72.35
HESS group ? General
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $4,162
Mid-year entry? Yes
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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).
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 meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. 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 will not contribute to your rank. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. 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 TER 70
IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $22,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Assumed Knowledge ?
Chemistry and Mathematics desirable
Equivalent Scores
International TER 70
IELTS
Total
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 TER 70
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $22,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Assumed Knowledge ?
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry, Mathematical Studies
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Please note that this program is under review and the courses listed at levels II and III are indicative only.

Level I

Semester 1

Semester 2

Level II

Semester 1 

Semester 2

Level III

 Semester 1 

Semester 2

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Career Opportunities

Graduates may seek a variety of employment in local, national and international food and beverage industries including:

  • Food marketing
  • Food safety and legislation
  • Management and evolving food legislation
  • Processing operations, in economic evaluation and facility design
  • Product development and commercialisation of food products
  • Research and government organisations.

Potential careers

Marketing - Agriculture, Food & Wine, Food Scientist, Food Technologist

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Further Information

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Phone: +61 8 8303 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)

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Last updated: Wednesday, 8 Jul 2009
Student Profile

Promoting innovation in the food and beverage industries

Bridget Sara

Bridget Sara graduated with Honours in 2004 and is now the Food Industry Development Officer promoting innovation in the food and beverage industries for the Yorke Regional Development Board. This influential position allows Bridget to use her science and project management skills to improve the competitiveness of our local food industries.

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