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Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Food and Agribusiness)
Study Science at the University of Sydney
Overview
Feeding the world is big business. Whether you are passionate about producing high quality nutritious food, excited about getting into the food business, or looking to make an impact through applied science, the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Food and Agribusiness) provides an excellent launch pad for your career.
The degree offers a unique combination of a double major in Food Science and your choice of a Business or Economics discipline. Industry is looking for graduates who are critical, creative and adaptable, who can help to solve emerging challenges and support innovation.
The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Food and Agribusiness) will arm you with a highly sought after set of skills and knowledge, professional development through embedded internship and research experiences, and the flexibility to position yourself for diverse careers in the food and agribusiness sector.
In this course you will complete the Food Science major and a Business major.
Subject areas
Shared pool
Your fee
How to apply
What you'll study
This course requires you to complete an embedded Food and Agribusiness Program, including the Food Science major and a Business or Economics major chosen from the University Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees: Accounting; Agricultural and Resource Economics; Banking; Business Analytics; Business Information Systems; Business Law; Econometrics; Economics; Economic Policy; Finance; Financial Economics; Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management; International Business; Management; Marketing.
In your first year you will gain a broad scientific and economic overview of agriculture in the context of global issues around food, water and climate. You’ll also study biology, chemistry and statistics to give you the scientific foundation for the rest of your degree, alongside the introductory economics or business units for your second major.
In second year you will continue your science studies with food science and biochemistry and molecular biology, which links your studies in food to health and nutrition, and progress in your second major.
Third year offers more specialist, in-depth studies in your food science and economics or business majors.
Your fourth year will involve a research project and a professional internship to give you practical industry experience and set you up for a rewarding career.
Work components
This course has a mandatory work component totalling 412 hours that must be completed as part of the award requirements for the degree.
Sample study plan
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Food and Agribusiness)
| Year | Sem | Unit of study | |||
| 1 | 1 | Chemistry 1A | Introduction to Statistical Methods | Elective | Business/ Economics Major |
| 2 | From Molecules to Ecosystems | Global Challenges: Food, Water, Climate | Elective | Business/ Economics Major | |
| 2 | 1 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Applied Statistical Methods | Elective | Business/ Economics Major |
| 2 | Food Science | Managing Food and Beverage Supply Chains | OLE | Business/ Economics Major | |
| 3 | 1 | Food Processing and Value Adding | Chemistry and Biochemistry of Foods | Elective | Business/ Economics Major |
| 2 | Food Product DevelopmentORScience Interdisciplinary Project | Food Quality and Safety | OLE | Business/ Economics Major | |
| 4 | 1 | Research Project A | Research Project A | Advanced Food Science | Business/ Economics Major |
| 2 | Research Project B | Research Project B | Industry Internship | Business/ Economics Major | |
Assumed knowledge
Mathematics, Chemistry. Recommended: Biology.
Admission criteria
Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:
- a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
- English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.
Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.
Prerequisites
This course has a mathematics course prerequisite. For details on the prerequisite, and how it applies to you, visit: Mathematics course prerequisites.
Credit for previous study
If you've already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study.
Course opportunities
If you have a high ATAR you may be invited to join our Dalyell Scholars program.
Career pathways
- Food production
- Processing operations
- Quality assurance
- Food safety
- New product development
- Research and development
- Supply chain
- Logistics management
Depending on second major you could also pursue roles in:
- Agribusiness banking/finance
- Marketing
- Consumer research
- Retail
- Procurement
- Trade
- Industrial relations/human resources
- Information systems
- Policy
Food and Agribusiness students are proving their worth before they receive their qualification – securing jobs, developing real-world skills and making important connections within their chosen industry.
A degree in Food and Agribusiness can put you on the path to many exciting career directions and give you real-world professional experiece. Whether it be in beer brewing, or consulting with PwC, or working from paddock to plate with a food distribution company, or food and beverage product development and marketing.
We’ve reimagined the Sydney Undergraduate Experience – the way we teach and the way you’ll learn – to prepare you for a future full of possibilities.
Domestic students
Indicative Undergraduate Student Contribution Amount
The student contribution amount for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The exact student contribution that you pay will depend on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course, and the specific units of study in which you enrol. For further information about how to calculate your specific total student contribution, please refer to the University's Tuition Fees website.
Annual review and fee increases
Importantly, student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University, and will increase each year of your period of study (subject to a Commonwealth specified cap), effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental costs
Please note that for some courses there are additional costs in addition to the student contribution. Some of these additional costs are significant, for example, course-specific materials, tools, protective clothing, and equipment. Please consult the University's web page for more information: https://sydney.edu.au/students/materials-and-equipment.html.
Visa/MasterCard/American Express/JCB surcharge
Please note that a surcharge of 1.53% will apply for payments made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or JCB. The surcharge is subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at: http://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.
International students
Indicative International Tuition Fees for Undergraduate Students
The tuition fee for international undergraduate students is an indication of the fees payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the indicative amount. For further information about how to calculate your specific total tuition fees, please refer to the University's Tuition Fees website
Annual review and fee increases
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and will increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Combined undergraduate degree tuition fees
For international students, for combined undergraduate degrees, a single indicative course tuition fee applies for the duration of your study in the combined degree, regardless of the units of study that are undertaken as part of your combined degree. Importantly, the single indicative course tuition fee is subject to annual review, and will increase each year of your study in the combined degree.
Additional incidental costs and health insurance
For some courses there are incidental costs additional to the tuition fees. Some of these incidental costs are significant, for example, course-specific materials, tools, protective clothing, and equipment. Further information about these costs is available from https://sydney.edu.au/students/materials-and-equipment.html. In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through a government approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government. Further information is available from https://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/living-costs/health-insurance.html.
Visa/MasterCard/American Express/JCB surcharge
Please note that a surcharge of 1.53% will apply for payments made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or JCB. The surcharge is subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at: http://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.
