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

Requirements for the major and minor in Food Science are listed in the Food Science unit of study table.

Honours

Honours in Food Science is available via an appended Honours. It is comprised of a total of 48-credit points distributed across 24-credit points of coursework and 24 credit points dedicated to a research project. The research project gives you the opportunity to take part in cutting edge research programs aligned with your cognate degree major and develop fundamental research and communication skills in science.  To view a full list of projects available please visit the Find an Honours Project website.

Honours in Food Science is available via an appended Honours. Students are required to undertake 24-credit points of research project, as well as two 6-credit point coursework units that will aid in the development of fundamental research, ethical and communication skills. A further 12-credit points of coursework is required to complete the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies, if not completed already, these could be used to complete a second major. To view a full list of potential supervisors offering Food Science projects please visit the Honours Hub on the SOLES Student Portal Canvas site.

Honours is available to students who have a completed a major in an area relevant to their project and have met the requirements outlined in the resolutions. Admittance into the program is determined by the Faculty of Science as well as the Honours Coordinator.

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