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Bachelor of Science
Food Science
Students learn the science behind the food we eat and its fundamental effect on everyone’s quality of life. The basic principles of microbiology and chemistry will give an understanding of food product development and food safety. Analysis of food, food chemistry, food microbiology, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), sensory evaluation, food packaging and legal issues relating to food are also studied.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- University Entrance
- Level 3: Biology, Chemistry, Statistics and Modelling
WHAT THIS MAJOR COVERS
Below is a summary only. For a comprehensive overview of this qualification, please refer to the Academic calendar.
Year 1
The Food Science major includes the following papers:
555301 Knowledge, Enquiry and Communication
775318 Form and Function of Plants and Animals *
775102 Biological Chemistry *
775111 Microbiology *
775317 Ecology and Evolution *
775611 Biophysics *
555401 Health and Environment
Year 2
Students choose from the following papers:
775411 Food Science *
776411 Food Chemistry I *
776412 Food Microbiology I *
776413 Food Technology
776414 Process Engineering *
776220 Analytical Chemistry of Food
Year 3
Students undertake a research project that involves an investigation into a scientific problem. Students develop skills in experimental design, literature searching and the collection, treatment, interpretation and reporting of results.
716282 Quality Assurance 6
777416 Food Chemistry II
777417 Sensory Evaluation **
777411 Food Microbiology II
777412 Food Packaging Technology
777413 Food Industry Legislation
777003 Research Project
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates should find a wide range of employment opportunities in food related industries.These include:
- Laboratory analyst
- Marketing and packaging (food specialist)
- New product development
- Public health advisor
- Quality control supervisor
Note:
1. To fulfil the Food Science Major you must take all of the papers marked * and one paper marked **
2. Research Project 777003 is a two semester paper.