Food Science

Learning outcomes

Students who graduate from Food Science will be able to:

No.Learning outcome
1Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge in scientific concepts and methodologies within the context of food science.
2Integrate knowledge of agricultural and business practices to describe food supply chains.
3Exhibit depth of knowledge in the regulatory and ethical frameworks relevant to food science.
4Examine core principles and concepts of food science in the context of industry practice.
5Source, collate, synthesise and critically evaluate information from independent empirical data, industry resources and scholarly literature in food science.
6Communicate concepts and findings in food science through a range of modes for a variety of audiences, using evidence-based arguments that are robust to critique.
7Explain the role and relevance of food production processes to society and evaluate the social impact of changes in practice.
8Evaluate how biophysical, economic, social and policy drivers underpin and influence food production, management and business.
9Examine contemporary and emerging trends in food processing, production and quality assurance systems from a range of ethical and cross-cultural perspectives, to develop novel approaches in food science.
10Address authentic problems in food science, working ethically, responsibly and professionally within diverse, collaborative, interdisciplinary teams.