Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition
Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition
Your career as a food scientist With a food science degree, you can pursue a range of career paths in areas such as processing, manufacturing, packaging, marketing, research, quality assurance, product development and education. Graduate ready for a career in the world’s largest industry. RMIT University is one of Australia’s…
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Your career as a food scientist
With a food science degree, you can pursue a range of career paths in areas such as processing, manufacturing, packaging, marketing, research, quality assurance, product development and education.
Graduate ready for a career in the world’s largest industry.
RMIT University is one of Australia’s leading food science education and research institutes. Studying the Bachelor of Science (Food Technology and Nutrition) will give you:
Access to world class facilities
In our state-of-the-art The Food Innovation and Research Centre you will develop practical skills in industry-standard setting that includes a production facility, commercial kitchen, sensory evaluation lab and research lab. You’ll have access to a modern pilot plant that simulates industrial production, as well as a range of food preparation and processing equipment.
In-demand knowledge and skills
From production to plate, the food industry is the largest in the world.
There is a constant demand for graduates who can apply the relevant science and technology knowledge. This degree covers the full range of food technology and nutrition science, preparing you for a number of career paths.
Industry-relevant experience
You will have opportunities to engage with industry, including work placements and industry-based projects. Our teachers are experienced practitioners, and we collaborate closely with industry to ensure graduates have access to the latest technologies and training to make them work-ready at graduation.
What you will study
In this degree, you’ll learn the full range of theoretical and practical aspects of food science, technology and nutrition.
You’ll also be able to develop novel, healthy and functional food products that meet consumer demands and comply with strict safety and health guidelines.
Degree majors
Food technology
Nutrition
How you will learn in this degree
You’ll spend a high proportion of time in the laboratory and at the Bundoora-based pilot plant, undertaking production trials and development projects.
This degree culminates in capstone experiences which include work integrated learning activities, where you’ll apply your learning in a workplace context.
The food technology and nutrition degree is about the science of large-scale food manufacturing, and making it safe and nutritious to meet consumers’ needs.
In this degree you’ll learn the full range of theoretical and practical aspects of food science, technology and nutrition.
You’ll also be able to develop novel, healthy and functional food products that meet consumer demands and comply with government and industry’s strict safety and health guidelines.
Career
Food scientists use analytical techniques to test properties of food including nutritional value, flavour, and levels of various substances. They test foods to provide product information, ensure the safety of food products and ensure that food manufacturing processes meet government and industry standards.
Food scientists explore and develop new products, manufacturing methods and conduct sensory evaluation of products. They can also investigate and set safety and quality standards for production, packaging and marketing.
Evaluating the nutritional value of foods is a vital aspect of food science. Nutritionists specialise in studying the health aspects of food as well as food composition, consumption and regulation.
Graduates of the food technology stream find jobs with large food processing companies in research and development, marketing or quality assurance roles.
Graduates of the nutrition stream work for food companies in areas such as product development, marketing and regulatory affairs.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Since its establishment in 1887, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT) has been meeting the needs of the community surrounding it. Originally a Working Men’s College, RMIT showed its flexibility during World War Two, training over 20,000 servicemen in communications to help with the war effort.Now, it is a true pioneer in international education, championing cross-border study opportunities with campuses in various countries. Granted formal university status in 1992, RMIT is ranked 21st in the world for universities that are less than 50 years old.RMIT is the largest higher education institution in Australia, currently with more than 82,000 students. With nearly 20% of those students coming from overseas, it is a university that truly welcomes diversity and is a melting pot of different cultures. RMIT has three campuses in Vietnam, a European hub in Barcelona, an office in Indonesia, and partners with 200+ institutions in 42 countries to provide study opportunities worldwide.
