Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition
Murdoch University
About
This course prepares you for a career in many fields relating to the promotion of health at individual and community levels through the improvement of the food supply.
You’ll study subjects such as the chemistry of food, human physiology, food analysis, food safety, food preparation, food product development, the impact of nutrition on human health, disease and sports performance, and the social and public health aspects of nutrition.6 reasons to study Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition at MurdochFive-star rating for overall experience, teaching quality and skills development for Health Services & Support.* *Source:
Good Universities Guide 2020 You’ll study in the heart of the Murdoch Health Precinct, which includes public and private hospitals and leading medical research institute, the Australian National Phenome Centre.
Take advantage of our living labs to grow your food production research knowledge, including at our Whitby Falls farm on the outskirts of Perth.
You’ll complete a fieldwork placement with food industries or health organisations.
You’ll be well prepared to work in Australia or internationally in professional positions in the health and food industries.
If you plan to study postgraduate dietetics (or other medical or health-related courses) you’ll be well prepared to apply when you complete this course.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals.
Topics you’ll cover include:the role of food and nutrition in human health and illness prevention food composition knowledge and cooking / culinary skills novel food product design the role of food and nutrition in sport performance and cognitive performance an understanding of food and its impacts on the human microbiome.Your careerWhen you graduate from this course you are likely to find work in a health field, in the food sector or a human nutrition science field.
Employers may include metropolitan or regional community health centres, government organisations in food policy, non-government health organisations, food industries, food manufacturers, food marketing, sports clubs, and hospital food service facilities.Careers could include:Nutritionist or Public Health Nutritionist Food Scientist or Technologist Product Manager Food Safety Officer Food Marketing and Food Media Manager in educational health and wellbeing and community programs.Professional recognitionGraduates of the Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition may apply for membership with the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA).
Membership may be subject to additional requirements such as work experience in the field and ongoing professional development following completion of the degree.
Completion of core units in food science and food biotechnology will enable you to apply for membership of the Australian Institute of Food Science Technology (AIFST).Graduates of this course will have completed the pre-requisite requirements for entry into postgraduate courses in dietetics.For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.Murdoch Admission Information - Food Science and Nutrition (PDF) 176 KB
Structure
Spine 9 credit points
Required Units 3 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP100 | Career Learning: Managing Your Career | 3 |
Specified Elective Units 6 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP200 | Building Enterprise Skills | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MSP201 | Real World Learning | 3 |
| OR | ||
| FSN303 | Food Science and Nutrition in Practice | 3 |
Course Core 51 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| BSC100 | Building Blocks for Science Students | 3 |
| BMS101 | Introduction to The Human Body | 3 |
| CHE140 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 3 |
| FSN100 | From Paddock to Plate | 3 |
| BIO152 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| EXS102 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| CHE144 | Foundations of Chemistry | 3 |
| FSN200 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 |
| BMS206 | Biomedical Physiology | 3 |
| FSN201 | Food Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIO247 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| BSC206 | Introduction to Research Methodology and Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| FSN202 | Nutrition and Disease | 3 |
| BMS204 | Applied Human Physiology | 3 |
| FSN300 | Advanced Nutrition | 3 |
| FSN301 | Food Science | 3 |
| FSN302 | Food and Society | 3 |
Option 12 credit points
For more information about the structure, please view the Handbook
Minors 12 credit points
OR
General Elective Units 12 credit points
Entry requirements
Advanced Standing
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
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Adjustment for Murdoch RISE
Murdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.
If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.
There’s no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai, Singapore and Myanmar campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
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