Honours Degree of Bachelor of Food & Nutrition Science - Waite Campus

There are many reasons we encourage graduates to apply for an honours year.

You might want to build a necessary foundation for postgraduate study.

You could be seeking answers to food and nutrition questions no one else have the answers for.

Perhaps you’d like to pursue advanced research skills and subject knowledge to gain a competitive edge in the job market.Researchers in the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Adelaide are international leaders in their fields, working at the cutting edge of science and technology.

Our prerequisite for honours research study is at least a credit standard GPA.

Academic Program Rules

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Honours Degree of Bachelor of Food & Nutrition Science

Example Study Plan

Core Courses FOOD SC 4010AWT/BWT Advanced Food and Nutrition Science (Hons) Research Project Students must complete a research project:FOOD SC 4020AWT/BWT Honours Food and Nutrition Science Project  

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

The scientific approach to problem-solving, maturity and self-discipline gained during the Honours year equips our graduates for a wide variety of careers.  Examples of the jobs that our Honours graduates find are: policy advisors, consultants, science communicators, analysts and researchers in universities, hospitals, government and industry. 

 Further Study

Honours graduates may choose to continue their research training with postgraduate study such as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).  A PhD is usually a 3 year program that provides students with the opportunity to carry out an original research project and explore in great detail a specific area of science. 

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

Adelaide Graduate Attributes

1. Deep discipline knowledge
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Career and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence