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Food Science

Overview

The Food Science major will equip you with knowledge and skills relevant to the food and agribusiness sector, with a focus on the science underpinning food components, processing, quality and safety.

Using the context of the food industry, this major will develop analytical, problem-solving and research skills. The interdisciplinary and applied nature of the major will also provide you with transferable skills that are complementary to many other fields of study in the life and environmental sciences.

Requirements for completion

The Food Science major and minor requirements are listed in the Food Science unit of study table.

Honours

Honours in Food Science may be undertaken in certain appended honours degrees.  Admission requirements and unit of study information can be found on the Food Science - Honours unit of study table. Read how to apply for honours as a current student.

Contact and further information

Website School of Life and Environmental Sciences
Email soles.education@sydney.edu.au

Major Coordinator

Associate Professor Thomas Roberts
thomas.roberts@sydney.edu.au