Bachelor of Science (Science) – Food Science
Bachelor of Science (Science) – Food Science
Food scientists develop and improve ways to process raw ingredients – including grains, meats, milk, fruit and vegetables – into safe, nutritious and tasty foods. There is high demand for food scientists to work in product development, quality assurance, food manufacturing and sustainable technologies, across government agencies and private industry….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Food scientists develop and improve ways to process raw ingredients – including grains, meats, milk, fruit and vegetables – into safe, nutritious and tasty foods. There is high demand for food scientists to work in product development, quality assurance, food manufacturing and sustainable technologies, across government agencies and private industry. Expertise in food science is also diverse: one day you could be developing a new food product, and the next you could be solving technical issues on a processing line. As a multidisciplinary science, Food Science involves the study of biology, chemistry, nutrition, microbiology and engineering. It also includes the latest research in the handling, processing and packaging of foods, from the farm to the consumer’s plate. This degree is designed as a pathway to a professional career in the industry or to further study in the expanding fields of food sciences and food securities. Careers
• Food scientist / technologist
• Food microbiologist
• Food product developer
• Quality control technologist
Industries
• Food manufacturing and supply
• Food research and development
• Agricultural research
• Airline and hospitality
• Analytical laboratories
• Food marketing and sales
• Hospitals and health agencies
• Supermarket and grocery
• Wine and viticulture
• Education
What you’ll learn
• Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding food science that is typically at a level that, whilst supported by advanced textbooks, includes some aspects that will be informed by knowledge of the forefront of food science, GC1
• Can apply their knowledge and understanding in a manner that indicates a professional approach to food science, and have competencies typically demonstrated through devising and sustaining arguments (to both specialist and non-specialist audiences) and solving problems within food science, GC2
REQUIREMENTS
You’re considered a high school leaver if you: Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years. English language requirements: IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking – 6.0; Overall band score 6.0.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population. Around 60,000 students from more than 130 countries study a Curtin degree, at locations including Perth, Margaret River, Kalgoorlie, Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore. Our cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to the campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and related sciences. We also have a long-standing focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.Curtin is widely recognised for its practical research that is focused on solving timely, real-world problems. In recent years our research activity has grown significantly, driving our rapid rise up the international university rankings.As a university that never settles, we will continue to develop existing partnerships and establish new ones in areas relevant to our research and teaching.
