Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition

University of Newcastle - Central Coast - Ourimbah

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Overview

As an increasingly health-conscious society drives change, the specialty areas of food
science and human nutrition require people with a passion for innovative thinking. As a food scientist, you could work to develop new food products before they hit the consumer shelf, ensuring the foods we eat are more nutritionally balanced, safe to consume and desirable to purchase. With a Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition, you will stay up to date on the latest scientific developments and be equipped with the specialist knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in the food science, health and nutrition industries.

Majors

Areas of study

Biology and biochemistry, biomedical science, chemistry, essential nutrients, food marketing and consumer behaviour, food product development, future foods, food safety and microbiology, functional foods and health claims, food sustainability, plant and animal food products, nutrition in health and disease.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career opportunities

Graduates are highly employable and career opportunities include: food product developer, food consultant, food inspector, food product marketer, food scientist, technologist or chemist, quality assurance officer, health promotion officer, community health promotion, nutritionist, flavourist, nutrition education and research.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer87.887.8
Median rank to receive an offer6471.7
Lowest rank to receive an offer57.9565.1

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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