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Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition (Honours)

Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition (Honours)

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

An Honours program is offered as an additional year to the undergraduate program. The Honours program consists of a fourth year of full-time study (1 year) or the equivalent part-time study (2 years). Courses are offered on a semester basis, i.e. two semesters per year. The Honours program consists of a research project on a topic determined in consultation with your research supervisor. The program also involves a skills development strand to assist you in the development of your research skills and the writing of your research thesis. Honours is highly regarded by potential employers and provides entry into a research career.

Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • In-depth knowledge and skills appropriate to undertake further study and research in food science & human nutrition.
  • Ability to develop, conduct and manage a research project.
  • Critically and independently reflect and statistically analyze project results.
  • Ability to communicate a convincing and reasoned scientific argument at a level and style appropriate to the audience and to report scientific findings in an oral and/or written format.
  • Ability to work on an advanced scientific activity both autonomously and collaboratively.
  • Awareness of professional practice in food science & human nutrition and an understanding, appreciation and respect for appropriate conduct and practice.

Total units required

  • 80 units

Honours

There are three classes of Honours: Class I, Class II and Class III. Class II will have two divisions, namely Division 1 and Division 2.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.

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We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5. 

1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022  
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020 
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021 
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020 
 

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