Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science

Summary

Extend your knowledge in your specialist area at postgraduate level with our honours programme.

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) programme involves one year of full-time study, or two years of part-time study, after you have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

After graduating with a BSc (Hons), it’s possible to progress to a Master of Science (MSc) degree. If you achieve First or Second Class First Division Honours in your BSc(Hons), you’ll be eligible for direct possible to a PhD.

Some specialisations may not be available for a Semester Two start.

Food Science:

Postgraduate study in Food Science will provide you with the skills to work in the food industry.

You will learn about topics such as the structure and composition of foods, food chemistry, nutritional and sensory qualities, food safety, preservation and evaluation. These underpin all aspects of manufacturing, processing and production in food-related industries.

Areas of research include:

• Structure and composition of foods
• Food chemistry
• Nutritional and sensory qualities
• Food safety, preservation and evaluation
• Processing and production in food-related industries
• Functional foods
• Nutrigenomics
• Emerging technologies and product development
• Principal contaminants and their control
• Science and management of food chains
• Legislation and regulations that govern good practice
• Theoretical and practical basis of food safety

Where can postgraduate study in Food Science take you?

Our graduates can be found in a wide variety of research and development contexts, including commercial enterprises in the dairy and brewing industries, Crown Research Institutes, multinational food companies and government agencies.

Jobs related to Food Science

• Compliance manager
• Dietician
• Food quality assurance officer
• Food safety officer
• Food technologist
• Nutritionist
• Production manager
• Regulatory affairs manager
• Toxicologist