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BP199 · RMIT University · Bachelor degree

Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition

STEM College

Minimum ATAR
73.4
Full time
3 years
Part time
—
Credit points
—
Campus
Bundoora, Melbourne City
Mode
On campus

Overview

Learn the full range of theoretical and practical aspects of food science, technology and nutrition science.

Study food technology and nutrition, developing advanced skills in manufacturing and packaging, marketing, quality assurance and education. Learn more.

Course structure

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Year One of Program

48 cp

Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Complete 48 credit points from the following: AND Complete 36 credit points from your chosen combination From your chosen combination. AND Complete 12 credit points from any University Elective. University Elective

  • ONPS2700Data for a Scientific World12 cp
  • ONPS2699The World of Life Sciences12 cp
  • ONPS2701Physical Sciences in Action12 cp
  • MATH2443A Mathematical Toolbox for Scientists12 cp

Year Two of Program

84 cp

Complete 84 credit points from your chosen combination From your chosen combination. AND Complete 12 credit points from any University Elective. University Elective

Year Three of Program

12 cp

Complete 12 credit points from the following: AND ( Complete 12 credit points from the following: OR Complete 12 credit points from any University Elective. University Elective ) AND Complete 72 credit points from your chosen combination. From your chosen combination.

Major: Nutrition Science

AND

  • ONPS2722Nutritional Physiology12 cp
  • OHTH2068Nutrition, Health and Disease12 cp
  • ONPS2520Human Sensory Evaluation12 cp
  • ONPS2723Plant Processing for Nutrition and Health12 cp
  • BIOL1177Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 112 cp

Major: Food Science & Technology

  • ONPS2555Introduction to Microbiology for Food and Nutrition12 cp
  • ONPS2720Food Processing Technology12 cp
  • ONPS2113Food Microbiology12 cp
  • ONPS2554Food Manufacturing Animal Products12 cp
  • ONPS2558Food Packaging and Labelling12 cp
  • ONPS2721Food Safety Analysis12 cp

Minor: Food Science

  • ONPS2555Introduction to Microbiology for Food and Nutrition12 cp
  • ONPS2720Food Processing Technology12 cp
  • ONPS2113Food Microbiology12 cp

Minor: Nutrition Science

Minor: Human Biosciences

  • BIOL2528Biology and Chemistry for Human Biosciences12 cp
  • ONPS2423Introduction to Medical Biochemistry12 cp
  • BIOL2538Human Pathophysiology 112 cp
  • BIOL2539Human Pathophysiology 212 cp

Careers

  • Nestlé
  • Cadbury
  • Simplot
  • Heinz
  • Mondelez