Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition / Bachelor of Business
The University of Newcastle
About
Many countries have alarming rates of obesity, diabetes, cancer and heart disease.
A healthy diet and new food products are needed to address these emerging health threats, and graduates of this program are in a good position to make a difference.The Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition is offered at the Ourimbah campus.
The degree provides a strong background in the principles underlying the sciences of food technology and human nutrition.
This includes the basic sciences, the chemistry and biology of nutrients and the attributes of food, including food commodities and functional foods.
The Bachelor of Business is one of the most popular and dynamic degrees offered by the Faculty of Business and Law.
The program has a practical orientation, with students learning from case studies of real business situations.The food industry and opportunities for nutrition focused students in the commercial sector are significant.
With this in mind,a combined Bachelor of Food Science & Nutrition/Bachelor of Business (BFSHN/BBus) degree allows students to undertake and match business skills with their interest in food and nutritional sciences, a synergy that will maximise graduate employability.
Structure
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACFI1001 | Accounting for Decision Makers | Trimester 1 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) Semester 1 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) Trimester 2 - 2020 (Singapore) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) | 10 units |
| ACFI1003 | Introduction to Finance | Trimester 1 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 1 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) Trimester 2 - 2020 (Singapore) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) Semester 2 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) | 10 units |
| CHEM1110 | Chemistry for the Life Sciences I | Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| CHEM1120 | Chemistry for the Life Sciences II | Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| ECON1001 | Microeconomics for Business Decisions | Trimester 1 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) Semester 1 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) | 10 units |
| FSHN1010 | Introduction to Food Science and Technology | Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| FSHN1020 | Introduction to Nutrition Science and Applications | Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| LEGL1001 | Foundations of Law | Trimester 1 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 1 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) Semester 2 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) | 10 units |
| MKTG1001 | Foundations of Marketing | Trimester 1 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) Semester 1 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) Trimester 2 - 2020 (Singapore) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) | 10 units |
| MNGT1001 | Introduction to Management | Trimester 1 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) Semester 1 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) Trimester 2 - 2020 (Singapore) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) | 10 units |
| STAT1070 | Statistics for the Sciences | Summer 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| BIOL2011 | Fundamentals of Biology and Biochemistry | Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| FSHN2010 | Macronutrients and Micronutrients | Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| FSHN2040 | Animal Food Products | Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| FSHN2050 | Plant Food Products | Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| FSHN2060 | Food Marketing and Consumer Behaviour | Semester 2 - 2020 (ONLINE) | 10 units |
| FSHN2100 | Microbiology, Food Safety and Immunology | Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| FSHN3020 | Nutrition in Health and Disease | Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| FSHN3070 | Functional Foods and Health Claims | Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| FSHN3210 | Food Product Development | Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| FSHN3230 | Food Analysis | Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
Entry requirements
Admission to this program is available to Australian students, residents and international students. Admission information for Australian students and residents is available online here. Admission information for international students can be found here. During the admission process adjustment factors may be applied to your Selection Rank. Please visit our website to see if you are eligible.
Institution
